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Deputy Director, Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

Human Rights Watch
Location
Multiple Locations Considered
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Environment, Economic, and Social Rights Division
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Graduate degree or equivalent experience in economic, social and cultural rights or environment and human rights
  • Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience overseeing research and advocacy on ESC rights
  • At least four years in a management role
  • Deep knowledge of health, labor, social security, and environment using the international human rights framework
  • Experience conducting on-the-ground human rights investigations
  • Management experience supervising a team of researchers
Nice to have
  • Experience managing in a large organization
  • Fluency in a second language
  • Experience working with local organizations and movement partners
What the job really is

The Deputy Director for Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights at Human Rights Watch will lead initiatives focused on health, social security, and labor within a new division. This role involves managing a team, developing and implementing strategies, conducting rigorous research, and advocating for human rights issues, while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits
  • Relocation assistance package
  • Assistance in obtaining necessary work authorization
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed for locations outside the U.S. and Canada
  • Role involves significant travel domestically and internationally
  • Position requires managing stress and resilience of staff, which may impact work-life balance
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