Director, Washington, DC

The role

Human Rights Watch is seeking a highly strategic and effective leader with compelling communication and interpersonal skills for the position of Washington, DC, Director to formulate and execute advocacy strategies on the full range of US foreign policy and national security issues and countries addressed by the organization.

What you'll do

• Lead HRW’s advocacy in the US on the foreign policy and national security front
• Promote and coordinate the work of HRW in the US to influence decisionmakers
• Strategize on promoting HRW’s work effectively to traditional and social media
• Coordinate closely with HRW advocates around the globe
• Provide US political analysis, perspective, and guidance to the organization
• Work with non-governmental organizations, civil society partners, and other key actors on collaborative advocacy efforts

What it takes

• A graduate degree in international relations, journalism, law, social sciences or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of ten years of policy advocacy work experience, including at least four years of management experience
• Substantial knowledge of US government departments and agencies
• Significant human rights experience and expertise
• Excellent political and strategic judgment and analytical and strategic-thinking capabilities
• Effective, concise public speaker and possess excellent speaking, writing, and editing skills in English

What you'll bring

How we treat you

competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits

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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