Human Rights Watch ,Assistant Researcher (Africa Division)Jobs in Rwanda

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date: 24 Jul 2015
The
Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly qualified
applicants for the position of Assistant Researcher on Rwanda. The Africa
Division works to advance human rights in Africa and conducts a wide range of
work, including investigation, report writing, advocacy and media work. The
Assistant Researcher will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and will be part of the
Great Lakes team. The position reports to a Senior Researcher in the

Africa
Division.

Responsibilities:
  1. Researching
    and documenting the human rights situation in Rwanda, including
    interviewing victims and witnesses of abuses, and collecting and analyzing
    information from a range of sources including the Rwandan government,
    media, NGOs, journalists, diplomats, and others in the country;
  2. Drafting
    reports, briefing papers, letters, news releases, and other documents on
    the human rights situation in Rwanda, as needed, in a concise and accurate
    manner, with a quick turnaround time;
  3. Contributing
    to the development and implementation of local, regional, and
    international strategies to protect human rights in laws, policies, and
    practices in Rwanda;
  4. Analyzing
    the human rights situation within the broader political, social and
    economic context of Rwanda and presenting human rights concerns to government
    officials, diplomats, and NGOs, in consultation with the Senior
    Researcher;
  5. Working
    closely with local and international human rights groups to ensure that
    HRW’s work complements and enhances their work;
  6. Responding
    promptly to queries from HRW colleagues, human rights NGOs and others;
  7. Coordinating
    and supporting the work of local staff in Rwanda, in conjunction with the
    Senior Researcher;
  8. Liaising
    effectively with HRW staff located in different countries to ensure
    effective coordination and delivery of activities;
  9. Assisting
    with research by other members of HRW’s Great Lakes team, as needed, in
    particular in Burundi;
  10. Being
    prepared and willing to work flexible hours to accommodate developing and
    urgent events;
  11. Traveling
    domestically and internationally, as required, to conduct research and
    advocacy or attend meetings with colleagues;
  12. Delivering
    outputs in a timely manner and maintaining consistency with the agreed
    strategy and priorities of the Africa Division; and
  13. Carrying
    out any other duties, including administrative tasks, as required.
Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor’s degree
in international relations, law, journalism, social sciences or studies
relating to the country relevant to the function is required.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of experience working in an office environment or
assisting in field research is required. Experience working or volunteering for
a non-governmental organization and experience traveling to Rwanda or the Great
Lakes region are required.
Related
Skills and Knowledge:
  1. Knowledge
    of political and human rights developments in Rwanda and the Great Lakes
    region is required.
  2. Ability
    to multi-task effectively and work under pressure with strong planning and
    organizing skills are required.
  3. Strong
    interpersonal and team-building skills in order to work collaboratively
    with local HRW staff, other HRW colleagues and external partners are
    required.
  4. Excellent
    oral and written communication skills in English and French are required.
  5. Strong
    initiative and the capacity to think creatively and strategically are
    required.
  6. Ability
    to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.
Salary
and Benefits
:
HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and
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 immediately or by 24 July by emailing, in a single submission, a letter
of interest describing your experience, curriculum vitae, contact details for
three references, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) to africajobs@hrw.org. Please use “Assistant
Researcher Ref: AFR-15-1048”
as the subject of your email.
Only
complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Human
Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its
hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce,
actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
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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