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Human Rights Watch

Current Openings: in NY: Asia Division (position starts mid-June)

Since its founding in 1978, Human Rights Watch has become the largest U.S.-based international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies of the U.S., other influential governments, and international institutions.

Description: Associates provide critical administrative and clerical assistance, including but not limited to maintaining extensive files, contact lists and databases; maintaining communication among HRW's domestic and international offices and providing substantive, logistical and administrative assistance to field offices; retrieving and responding to requests for information; preparing, formatting and distributing documents such as press releases, reports, tables, charts, briefing papers, opeds, publications and web content; assisting with research, electronic clipping, wires, and translations; preparing for and taking minutes at meetings; assisting with advisory committee matters; assisting with special events, hiring, and training; drafting and editing correspondence and other documents; assisting with travel arrangements and followup; recruiting and coordinating interns; recording departmental finances; word processing; photocopying; filing; faxing; answering phones; processing incoming mail; and other assigned tasks.

Minimum two-year commitment required.

Qualifications: Candidates must be self-motivated, extremely well-organized, collegial, and able to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously. He or she must be willing to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team. Strong interest in
international human rights as well as degree in International Relations and/or relevant regional study or experience highly desirable. The candidate must have solid office/administration experience, demonstrated
organizational skills, and excellent computer literacy. Current U.S. work authorization required for these positions.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range starts at $25,000. Human Rights Watch offers excellent employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability and life insurance, an outstanding pension plan, and 20 days vacation per year.

APPLY IMMEDIATELY (no calls please) by mailing a cover letter, resume, names or letters of reference, and an unedited writing sample to HRW Associate Search Committee:
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.