Human Rights Watch

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY SENIOR RESEARCHER, ISRAEL/PALESTINE Middle East and North Africa Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: 26 September 2026 The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Senior Researcher who will document and anal

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY MEDIA ASSOCIATE Media Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: 27 September 2026 The Media Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Associate, to provide administrative and research assistance to

FULL TIME JOB VACANCY RESEARCHER Disability Rights Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 The Disability Rights Division (DRD) of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Researcher to investigate, document, and report on disability rights issues globally and to ad

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY Deputy Director, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Environment, and Economic and Social Rights Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: October 6, 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Deputy Director to lead its work on Economic, Social and Cultural

FIXED-TERM FULL-TIME VACANCY Deputy Director, Executive Communications Communications Department New York Office Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 Reporting to the Global Communications Director, the Deputy Director, Executive Communications will serve as a senior strategic partner to Human R

Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 Established in memory of Judge Leonard H. Sandler, a 1950 Columbia Law graduate with a lifelong commitment to civil rights and liberties, this fellowship is open to candidates who will hold a J.D. from Columbia Law School by June 2

2027-2029 Aryeh Neier Fellowship Opportunity Human Rights Watch / American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) invite applications for the Aryeh Neier Fellowship. The fellow will wor

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY Associate, Development and Outreach Development and Outreach Department Sydney Office Application Date: 21 September 2026 The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a full-time Associate in our Sydney office. The Sydney office serves as an im

FULL TIME JOB VACANCY CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Development and Outreach Department Multiple Locations Considered (NYC Preferred) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Role The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will bring fresh vision and strategic leadership to build on and boldly advance

FIXED-TERM FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY LWOP Senior Project Organizer Children’s Rights Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: September 14, 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Senior Project Organizer to lead its project on life without parole (LWOP) sentences in California. H

EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Office of the Executive Director New York Office Application Deadline: September 7, 2026 The Executive Assistant provides operational, project, and administrative support to the Executive Director (ED) and the Special Advisor, Internal Communications.

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT DIVISION Location: Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: Open until Filled Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an Associate Director, Audience Engagement to support the Audience Engagement division in the

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY COLLABORATION EXPERIENCE MANAGER Information Technology Operations Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: September 13 th , 2026 The Information Technology Operations Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) seeks a Collaboration Experience Manager. The Collab

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY OPERATIONS AND FINANCE MANAGER Operations Department Toronto, Canada Application Deadline: September 6 th , 2026 The Financial Operations team of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Operations & Finance Manager to ensure the smooth, efficient,

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY INFORMATION SECURITY ADVISOR Information Security Program Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: August 23, 2026 The Information Security Program at Human Rights Watch (HRW) supports the organization in working safely and securely in an increasingly complex digital

FIXED-TERM FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY AI Strategy and Solutions Lead Operations Department Multiple Office Locations Considered Application Deadline: August 30, 2026 We're seeking an AI Strategy and Solutions Lead to build the foundation for responsible AI adoption across our organization. Thi

Africa Division Intern Application Deadline: 27 August 2026 The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an intern based in the Nairobi office. The internship will primarily focus on ongoing projects and research in Uganda and Tanzania and support those teams as needed. Ideally, the in

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS Finance Division Multiple Office Locations Considered Application Deadline: 26 August, 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) seeks a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to strengthen our forecasting, planning,

Africa Division Intern Application Deadline: 28 August 2026 The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an undergraduate student intern based in the Nairobi office. The intern will focus on HRW projects surrounding the Great Lakes region, including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of

Development & Outreach Department Intern Application Deadline: 28 August 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an intern for the Development and Outreach Department for its Amsterdam office. Fluency in English and Dutch is required. Ideally, the intern will be available for 32 hours per week