The successful candidate will be a thoughtful, collaborative, and strategic leader with deep knowledge and experience working on human rights issues related to health, labor, social security and the environment. They will have experience of conducting on-the-ground investigative human rights research, as well as managing researchers. They will be a persuasive advocate with a strong track record of driving change, building equitable partnerships, and shaping HRW’s contribution to the global human rights movement.
They will be an experienced manager who communicates effectively across teams, builds consensus around key challenges and new research and advocacy approaches, comfortable managing experienced staff, and upholds the highest research standards in a culture of learning, trust, teamwork, and collaboration. They will be someone who operates from a place of principle and inclusive leadership.
They will champion health, labor and social security work throughout the organization, clearly explain technical concepts in plain language, and communicate the human rights dimensions of this work to internal and external audiences.
Education: A graduate degree or an equivalent level of experience in a field related to economic, social and cultural rights or environment and human rights is required.
Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience overseeing research and advocacy on issues related to ESC rights including health, labor, social security, and/or the environment and human rights, with at least four years in a management role, is required. Experience managing in a large organization is an additional benefit.
Related Skills and Knowledge
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Deep knowledge of and experience working on health, labor, social security and the environment using the international human rights framework is required.
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Demonstrated experience developing and implementing impact-driven human rights research and advocacy projects, including firsthand experience conducting on-the-ground human rights investigations and track record of publications is required.
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Management experience, including supervising a team of researchers, ideally in multiple locations, and proven experience supporting direct reports to update substantive knowledge and research skills is required.
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Track record of measurable success executing complex projects, managing budgets, implementing operational change, conducting monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring high-quality deliverables is required.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. Fluency in a second language is a plus.
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Strong and consistent editor of a range of written work products, with the ability to edit for factual and legal accuracy, structure, clarity, audience, gender analysis, grammar and length is required.
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Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW, as well as develop constructive relationships with NGOs, media, research institutes, multilateral organizations, governments, academia, and the private sector are required.
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Capacity to plan, prioritize and manage multiple competing demands, adjust to changing priorities, and meet deadlines in a challenging, fast-paced environment is required.
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Optimism, collegiality, willingness to experience and learn from mistakes, and patience and persistence in building effective ways of working in an established organization are required.
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Demonstrated commitment to high standards of accuracy, objectivity, creativity, and ethics is required.
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Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations is required.
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Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others in multicultural teams, across organizational boundaries and multiple time zones, and with employees at all levels is required.