Associate, Arms

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Human Rights Watch Full time

**FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY**
**ASSOCIATE, ARMS**
**Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division**
**Washington, DC Office**
**Application Deadline: May 26, 2024**

The Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an Associate to provide administrative assistance and support to its Arms Program. The Arms Program documents the negative impacts of the use of weapons and promotes the establishment and implementation of international treaties and legal norms. It currently focuses on autonomous weapons systems (killer robots), cluster munitions, incendiary weapons, landmines, and the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.

This full-time position is based in our Washington, DC office and will report to the Division's Deputy Director, also based in Washington, DC.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist with preparing, drafting, editing, proofing, formatting, coding for the website, arranging translations, and distributing materials such as news releases, reports, briefing papers, fact sheets, op‑eds, letters, infographics, social media posts, maps, and other publications;
- Conduct background research and monitor current events including by tracking media coverage;
- Liaise with HRW staff and shepherd publications through the internal review process. Develop and maintain strong communications among HRW staff, including other associates and support staff. Help facilitate timely and meaningful coordination across HRW offices, departments, and divisions;
- Assist with providing advocacy support, including to global coalitions such as the Stop Killer Robots campaign, the Cluster Munition Coalition, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, and the International Network on Explosive Weapons, as well as partners such as the International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School.
- Participate in external calls and in-person meetings, taking notes, developing advocacy materials and messaging, and carrying out joint activities;
- Serve as a member of the editorial team for the annual _Landmine Monitor _and_ Cluster Munition Monitor_ reports, including updating and editing country profiles, drafting and sending letters to governments, preparing overviews and factsheets, assisting with report production, and contributing to launch events;
- Assist with planning and executing virtual and in-person events, conferences and meetings with staff and partner NGOs;
- Assist with the recruitment and mentoring of interns and with recruiting division staff; and
- Carry out other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in international relations, human rights, or a related field is required.

**Experience**: A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required. Experience in an international and/or nonprofit environment is preferred.

**Related Skills and Knowledge**:

- Prior office/administration experience and strong organizational skills are required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. Proficiency in another language such as Arabic, Russian or Chinese is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in human rights is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, timeliness, and ability to work well under pressure while managing multiple priorities are required.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision is required.

**Other**:Applicants for this position must possess valid US work authorization; HRW is unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

**Salary and Benefits**: The salary range for this position is USD 58,000- 62,327. Human Rights Watch offers competitive salaries and comprehensive employer-paid benefits.

**_ 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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