Deadline: 11 October 2019
Open to: applicants with an advanced (graduate) degree in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines and prior research experience
Benefits: the salary for 2020-2021 fellows is USD 60,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits
Description
Established in memory of Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg, early supporters of Human Rights Watch (HRW), this fellowship is open to candidates who hold an advanced (graduate) degree or have a degree granted by June 2020 in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide. Candidates with LL.B. degrees or advanced degrees in other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
Human Rights Watch is strengthened profoundly by the diversity of the staff and their differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and more. They are actively seek and welcome applications from people of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, women, LGBTI persons, and persons with disabilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Fellows typically work full-time for one year in Human Rights Watch’s New York or Washington, D.C. office. In some instances, other locations may be considered. The fellowship begins in September 2020.
Fellows monitor human rights developments in various countries, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy and media outreach aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations.
Past fellows have conducted research and advocacy on numerous different issues in countries all over the world. Examples include projects on: police corruption and access to justice in Liberia; accessibility for people with disabilities in Russia; youth in solitary confinement in US prisons; hazardous child labor in artisanal gold mining in Tanzania; and police abuse of gay men in Kyrgyzstan.
Human Rights Watch will ensure that fellows receive training and mentorship, including regular and timely feedback and guidance on professional growth. Human Rights Watch is committed to ensuring a balanced workload for Fellows and monitoring staff well-being.
Eligibility
Education: An advanced (graduate) degree in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines is required. LL.Ms are also eligible. LL.B. degrees or advanced degrees in other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
Experience: Prior research experience, including experience conducting interviews, ideally in the context of human rights research, is required.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrated strong background in international human rights and commitment to building a career in human rights are required.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English are required.
- Proficiency in another language in addition to English is strongly desired, as is familiarity with countries or regions where serious human rights violations occur.
- Self-motivation, ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work under pressure are required.
- Strong initiative and follow-through, exceptional analytical skills, the capacity to think creatively and strategically, excellent editing skills, perseverance and flexibility while maintaining HRW’s high methodological standards are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW, as well as with external partners, are required.
- Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations are required.
- Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.
Benefits
The salary for 2020-2021 fellows is USD 60,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
How to apply?
Please apply by visiting the online job portal and attaching a CV/resume, letter of interest, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others), preferably altogether as one PDF file.
For additional information please visit the official website.