Washington, DC, Director
Quick answer
Human Rights Watch is hiring a senior Washington, DC, Director (US-based) paying US$ 133,000 – 157,000 to lead advocacy strategies on US foreign policy and national security issues.
- Role
- Washington, DC, Director
- Organization
- Human Rights Watch
- Location
- Washington, DC, Office
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- US$ 133,000 – 157,000
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
HRW 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.
What you'll do
- Lead HRW’s advocacy in the US on foreign policy and national security issues
- 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 and guidance to the organization
- Work with non-governmental organizations and civil society partners
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 speaking, writing, and editing skills in English
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous employer-paid benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Washington, DC, and requires working from the office as needed.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range for this role is US$ 133,000 – 157,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a graduate degree, ten years of policy advocacy experience, and significant human rights experience.
How do I apply?
Please apply by visiting the online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a letter of interest and a CV or resume by November 1, 2026.
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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