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:
- 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; - 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; - Contributing
to the development and implementation of local, regional, and
international strategies to protect human rights in laws, policies, and
practices in Rwanda; - 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; - Working
closely with local and international human rights groups to ensure that
HRW’s work complements and enhances their work; - Responding
promptly to queries from HRW colleagues, human rights NGOs and others; - Coordinating
and supporting the work of local staff in Rwanda, in conjunction with the
Senior Researcher; - Liaising
effectively with HRW staff located in different countries to ensure
effective coordination and delivery of activities; - Assisting
with research by other members of HRW’s Great Lakes team, as needed, in
particular in Burundi; - Being
prepared and willing to work flexible hours to accommodate developing and
urgent events; - Traveling
domestically and internationally, as required, to conduct research and
advocacy or attend meetings with colleagues; - Delivering
outputs in a timely manner and maintaining consistency with the agreed
strategy and priorities of the Africa Division; and - 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:
- Knowledge
of political and human rights developments in Rwanda and the Great Lakes
region is required. - Ability
to multi-task effectively and work under pressure with strong planning and
organizing skills are required. - Strong
interpersonal and team-building skills in order to work collaboratively
with local HRW staff, other HRW colleagues and external partners are
required. - Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English and French are required. - Strong
initiative and the capacity to think creatively and strategically are
required. - 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.
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
Watchis
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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