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Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer

LocationNew York, Washington D.C., or London (with global flexibility)
SetupOn-site
LevelSenior
Posted1mo ago
Leadership & Executive

Quick answer

Role
Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
Organization
Human Rights Watch
Location
New York, Washington D.C., or London (with global flexibility)
Work setup
On-site
Level
Senior
Compensation
$340,000 – $375,000 (if based in the United States; international rates vary by market)
Category
Leadership & Executive

The role

The Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, overseeing the daily internal operations of Human Rights Watch. This role manages key organizational functions including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Security to drive operational excellence and organizational culture. The COO is responsible for translating strategic goals into actionable processes while fostering a diverse, high-performing global work environment.

What you'll bring

Strategic LeadershipChange ManagementFinancial ManagementOperational StrategyOrganizational DesignDiversity

How we treat you

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

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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