RWANDA: RESEARCHER

RWANDA: RESEARCHER
Human Rights Watch
Researcher on Rwanda Africa Division (based in Kigali)
(New York, NY)

Founded in 1978, Human Rights Watch monitors and
promotes human rights in some 70
countries worldwide. It is 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 policies of abusive governments and
forces as well as influential
governments and international institutions.

DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time appointment for an
initial period of one year as of
January 2004, with the possibility of extension. The
researcher will be based in a field
office in Kigali, Rwanda. Responsibilities include: ·
Monitoring, investigating and
documenting human rights violations in Rwanda, and
developing local and international
advocacy strategies to bring violations to the attention
of the government and the
international community; · Mentoring local groups to
improve efficiency in gathering,
analyzing and presenting information; building their
advocacy capacity; and helping them
obtain training and other support from international
resources; · Writing concise and
accurate briefing memos, short reports and press
releases as needed, with a quick
turnaround time; · Effectively advocating for
improvement of human rights with regional
governments, the United States, the European Union, and
intergovernmental organizations;
· Organizing and supervising the field office; ·
Applying sound judgment to investigation,
reporting and advocacy work and advising on new research
and advocacy opportunities; ·
Responding to inquiries from the press, public, and
colleagues in the human rights
community.

REQUIREMENTS: The researcher must be flexible and able
to respond quickly to crises
and conflicts as they occur, producing excellent written
material under tight deadlines. An
advanced degree in a relevant field (international
relations, journalism, law, history or the
social sciences) as well as experience in human rights
work are required. Candidates
should have a background in human rights concerns in the
region and excellent oral and
written communications skills in English and French.
Experience living or working in the
region is an asset. The ideal candidate will be highly
motivated and well organized,
possess leadership skills and the ability to take
initiative in problem solving, and be able to
work quickly and well under pressure both independently
and as a member of a team.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: HRW seeks exceptional applicants
and offers competitive
compensation and generous employer-paid benefits.

APPLY IMMEDIATELY (deadline: November 21, 2003) by
e-mailing together a cover letter,
resume, references, and a sample of original, unedited
writing (no calls, please) to
[email protected]

If e-mailing is not possible, mail materials together to

Human Rights Watch, Attn: Search Committee - Rwanda
Researcher, 350 Fifth Avenue,
34th Floor, New York, NY 10118-3299 USA.

(Please do not split a submission between e-mail and
regular post.)

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.