Employment Opportunities

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, HRW offers generous employer-paid benefits to all staff, such as medical and dental care for you, your dependents and domestic partner (same or opposite sex) as of first day of employment, 20 vacation days as of your first year of employment, "bankable" sick days, 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.

Job opportunities at Human Rights Watch are available in the following areas: our five regional divisions (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Central Asia, and Middle East and North Africa) and three thematic divisions (Arms, Children´s Rights, and Women´s Rights). Areas of special initiative include academic freedom, business and human rights, free expression, prisons, and human rights in the United States. Current campaigns include the Campaign for an International Criminal Court and the Campaign to Ban Landmines. 

There are also departments devoted to advocacy, communications and press, development and special events, finance and administration, the general counsel, human resources, the HRW international film festival, publications, and the U.N. representative. 

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.