Deputy Director, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Quick answer
Human Rights Watch is hiring a full-time Deputy Director, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (US-based) with a salary range of $121,000 - $133,000 to lead work on health, labor, social security, and the environment in its new division.
- Role
- Deputy Director, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- Organization
- Human Rights Watch
- Location
- Multiple Locations Considered
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- USD 121,000 - 133,000 (US-based) or CAD 152,000 - 167,000 (Canada-based)
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
Human Rights Watch is seeking a Deputy Director to lead its work on Economic, Social and Cultural (ESC) Rights with a focus on Health, Social Security, and Labor within a newly created Environment, and Economic and Social Rights Division.
What you'll do
- Design and implement a multi-year strategy for the ESC team to advance research and advocacy
- Help integrate members of the new division and provide day-to-day management and strategic leadership of the ESC team
- Manage research ensuring sound project selection, rigorous investigative research methodologies, and compliance with organizational standards
- Coordinate with other parts of the organization to strategically guide and advance work on these areas of work
- Act as a senior representative and advocate for the work of the division internally and externally
- Represent HRW and the work of the division externally
What it takes
- A graduate degree or an equivalent level of experience in a field related to economic, social and cultural rights or environment and human rights
- A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience overseeing research and advocacy on issues related to ESC rights
- Experience managing in a large organization
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW
- Capacity to plan, prioritize and manage multiple competing demands
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive salaries and comprehensive employer-paid benefits, relocation assistance package, and where possible will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Multiple locations considered, with the option to work from the office on an as-needed basis.
What is the compensation?
The salary range is USD 121,000 - 133,000 (US-based) or CAD 152,000 - 167,000 (Canada-based).
What are the key qualifications required?
A graduate degree or equivalent experience, at least seven years of relevant work experience, and excellent communication and management skills.
How do I apply?
Apply immediately or by October 6, 2026, by visiting the online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and a resume or CV.
Is the job remote?
The position will be based in one of HRW’s global offices, with the option to work from the office on an as-needed basis.
How to apply
Apply directly on Human Rights Watch's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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