France Director
Quick answer
Human Rights Watch is hiring a full-time France Director based in Paris, paying EUR 112,000–132,000 to lead advocacy and media efforts for human rights issues.
- Role
- France Director
- Organization
- Human Rights Watch (HRW)
- Location
- Paris Office
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- EUR 112,000–132,000
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Human Rights Watch is seeking a France Director to develop and implement advocacy and media engagement strategies before the French government and key institutions, focusing on human rights issues both domestically and internationally.
What you'll do
- Lead HRW’s advocacy in France and develop strategies on the full range of countries and issues addressed by HRW
- Promote HRW's work in France to influence decision-makers, mainly key high-level officials at the Elysée, Foreign Ministry, Matignon, Parliament, and other government ministries and agencies
- Act as a spokesperson in French media and support HRW’s strategy to promote its work effectively to traditional and social media in France
- Coordinate closely with the Communications team and HRW advocates around the globe on EU- and ECA-related advocacy
- 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 is required
- A minimum of ten years of policy advocacy work experience, including at least four years of management experience
- Substantial knowledge of the French political landscape and government ministries and agencies
- Significant human rights experience and expertise
- Effective, concise public speaking skills in English and French
- Excellent writing and editing skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Paris, France.
Is this a remote position?
No, it requires working from the office 3-4 days per week.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range for this role is EUR 112,000–132,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a graduate degree in international relations or equivalent work experience, ten years of policy advocacy work experience, and significant human rights expertise.
How to apply
Apply directly on Human Rights Watch (HRW)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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