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Human Rights Watch is an American-founded international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights.
The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking applicants for the position of Researcher on South Sudan. The Africa Division works to promote human rights in Africa and conducts a wide range of work, including human rights investigations, report writing, advocacy, building local partnerships, and media work. The Researcher will be responsible for developing and implementing a research and advocacy agenda on human rights conditions in South Sudan. This is a fixed-term full-time position for two years. The position reports to a senior manager in the Africa Division and will be based in our Nairobi office.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education: An advanced (graduate) degree in international relations, journalism, law, social sciences, or related studies is required.
Experience
A minimum of three years of experience in human rights, journalism, law, or related fields, including time spent working in South Sudan, is required.
Related Skills And Knowledge
Other: Applicants must possess valid Kenyan work authorization.
Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Please apply immediately by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.
Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.
Human Rights Watch is an 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 and practices of influential governments and international institutions.
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