Employment at Human Rights Watch means joining a dedicated and diverse staff committed to the protection and preservation of international human rights. Our staff members, all experts in their field, come from over 40 countries around the world and speak over 50 languages. We strive to provide our employees with pleasant and productive working conditions and want to help them derive satisfaction and a sense of fulfillment from their jobs.

As it is our aim to attract and maintain the most qualified and diverse work force possible, currently HRW offers generous employer-paid benefits to all staff, such as medical, dental, and vision care for you, your dependents and domestic partner (same or opposite sex) as of first day of employment, generous paid time off, "bankable" sick days, generous life insurance, and an outstanding pension plan (a 10% employer contribution after two years of employment, no employee match required, fully vested).  In addition, we offer opportunities for professional development to all staff, including comprehensive in-house training programs, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 per year, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax transit reimbursements, and free auditing at a local university.  HRW provides parental leave, and 3-month paid sabbaticals each 7 years.  In addition, flexible schedules and telecommuting can often be arranged.

It is a condition precedent to your employment that you are legally entitled to work in the assigned location. HRW may sponsor you for work authorization and/or cover certain relocation and/or visa costs. Please note also that HRW is neither equipped nor authorized to provide personal tax advice. Employees are responsible for obtaining personal tax advice and paying all applicable taxes deriving from their employment with HRW.

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Job-Seekers

Program & Advocacy Positions

• Anti-Narcotic Policy Researcher (Bangkok), Health and Human Rights Program Apply by September 1, 2008
• Deputy Director, Asia Division Apply Immediately
• Publications Specialist (New York or London Office), Program Office, Apply by September 12, 2008
• Regional Advocacy and Communications Director (Cairo), Middle East and North Africa Division Apply Immediately
• Researcher on Egypt and Libya (New York, Washington D.C., or Cairo), Middle East and North Africa Division Apply Immediately
• Researcher on Francophone West Africa, Africa Division Apply by September 1, 2008
• Researcher on Indonesia & East Timor, Asia Division Apply Immediately
• Researcher on Iran/United Arab Emirates (New York, Washington, D.C.), Middle East and North Africa Division Apply Immediately
• Researcher on the Middle East & North Africa (Cairo or Beirut) Apply by September 1, 2008
• Translations Manager (New York Office), Communications Department, Apply by September 8, 2008
• Washington Advocacy Deputy Director, Advocacy Division Apply Immediately
• Women's Rights Advocate/Researcher for Europe and Central Asia, Women's Rights Division Apply Immediately

Development & Outreach Positions

• Associate Director (London Office), Development & Outreach Department Apply Immediately
• Coordinator, Membership & Information Services (New York), Development & Outreach Department Apply Immediately
• Zurich Committee Director (Zurich), Development and Outreach Department Apply by September 5, 2008

Operations Positions

• DC Office Manager (Washington, DC), Operations Department Apply Immediately
• Deputy Director (New York Office), Human Resources Department Apply by August 22, 2008
• Helpdesk Administrator (New York), Information Technology Department Apply Immediately
• Project Manager (New York) Apply Immediately

Administrative Positions

• Associate (Brussels Office), Advocacy Division, Apply by September 12, 2008
• Associate (New York Office), Development and Outreach Department, Apply by September 12, 2008
• Associate (New York Office), Human Resources Department, Apply by August 22, 2008
• Associate (New York Office), Women’s Rights Division,  Apply Immediately
• Associate (Washington DC), Advocacy Division and Refugee Program, Apply by September 1, 2008
• Associate (Washington DC), United States Program, Apply by August 25, 2008
• Coordinator (London Office), Development & Outreach Department, Apply by August 22, 2008
• Facilities Assistant (New York Office), Finance and Administration Department, Apply Immediately
• Office Administrator (Toronto Office), Operations Department, Apply by September 8, 2008
• Office Administrator (Berlin Office), Operations Department, Apply by September 8, 2008