• Full Time Job Vacancy
• Asia Division
• Sydney Office

The Sydney office is part of Human Rights Watch’s network of affiliated offices and charities throughout the world. Its core activities are advocacy and media relations. The Associate will support the Director to carry out these activities, especially in relation to fundraising and outreach. 

The successful candidate may have the option to work remotely but will be expected to work from the Sydney office at least 2-3 days a week. We aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment and onboarding of this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and track policy developments, official statements and visits, and legislative plans; track key Australian policy debates including legislative analysis; 
2. Schedule meetings, manage travel arrangements and take minutes at meetings;
3. Maintain and update advocacy lists;
4. Assist with the organisation and coordination of logistics for special program events in Australia;
5. Provide administrative support to the Australia Director;
6. Help to cultivate strong relationships with Australia-based journalists and media outlets, including updating relevant contacts in the HRW media database;
7. Draft, edit, code, and distribute communications and documents, including news releases, reports, web content for the HRW Australia website, and other social media as relevant;
8. Monitor and analyse media coverage of HRW in Australia;
9. Assist with research as required;
10. Recruit, coordinate, and mentor Interns;
11. Perform other tasks, as may be required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in international relations, law, journalism, social sciences or studies relating to the country relevant to the function is required.

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience working in an office environment or assisting in field research is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organising skills and ability to work under pressure are required.
2. Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners are required.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required; oral and written communication skills in other languages is highly desirable.
4. Strong initiative and follow-through, the capacity to think creatively and strategically, excellent writing and editing skills, and a dynamic public speaking ability are required
5. Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.
6. Experience working for an international human rights organisation in a support function is highly desirable.

Other: Candidates must possess valid work authorisation for Australia; HRW is unable to sponsor work permits for this role.

Salary and Benefits: Human Rights Watch offers competitive salary and comprehensive employer-paid benefits.

How to Apply:

Please apply immediately by visiting our online job portal and attaching a letter of interest and resume or CV, preferably as PDF files. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A position description is attached.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require a disability-related accommodation, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Associate enquiry via EthicalJobs. 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 based anywhere 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 organisation 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.