Associate at Human Rights Watch

Responsibilities:

1. Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Africa Division staff, such as scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, preparing for and taking minutes at meetings, creating and maintaining extensive filing and archiving systems, and responding to requests for information;
2. Assist with preparing, proofing, formatting, on occasion drafting, editing, formatting, online posting and/or distributing documents such as news releases, reports, tables, charts, briefing papers, op-eds, publications, and web content;
3. Assist with vetting of documents, supporting the translation of documents into English and Kiswahili, and providing other language support;
4. Support the division’s external engagements including with the advisory committee, by planning meetings and events and drafting briefing documents;
5. Shepherd Africa Division publications through the internal review process;
6. Provide logistical on-the-ground support to Africa Division staff and on occasion to staff from other divisions, during work-related travels to East and Horn of Africa countries, such as coordinating and scheduling meetings, conducting interviews, representing HRW to external partners, interpreting as required;
7. Assist with research, electronic clipping, wires, and translations;
8. Assist with events such as news conferences, staff meetings, retreats and special events;
9. Assist with the recruitment and mentoring of interns;
10. Record, track, and process divisional finances;
11. Maintain communication between HRW offices, its staff, and external partners; and
12. Perform other tasks, as may be required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent experience in human rights, international relations, social science, or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required. Knowledge of Kiswahili or other national language from the East and Horn of Africa is desirable.
2. Demonstrable interest in international human rights and sub-Saharan Africa is required. Sub-Saharan Africa related experience is desirable.
3. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
4. Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.
5. Ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations globally is required.
6. Proficiency in computer packages including MS Office applications is required.