FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
Researcher, China
Asia Division
Multiple Locations Considered
Application deadline: 9 June 2024
The Asia Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Researcher who will investigate, analyze, and advocate against human rights abuses in China. The Asia Division is one of HRW’s six regional research programs and is made up of about 30 staff, many of them based in the region and working in challenging environments.
This position reports to the East Asia Director and will preferably be based in one of the following HRW’s offices: Tokyo, Sydney, London, Brussels or Berlin. We will also consider having the successful candidate based in the region. The role is expected to start in July 2024.
The successful candidate may have the option to work remotely. We aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment and onboarding of this position.
Responsibilities:
1. Research, monitor and document the human rights situation in China by collecting and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources including governments, media, academia, NGOs, victims, witnesses, journalists, diplomats, security forces and others;
2. Write and publicize reports, briefing papers, letters, news releases, op-eds, and submissions to international bodies; collect supporting documents and materials such as photographs and videos;
3. Assist in the development and implementation of local, regional, and international strategies to change abusive laws, policies, and practices;
4. Respond to queries from the media, public, and colleagues in the human rights community and take initiative to project concerns in public debates;
5. Assist the Director of the Division and HRW’s Development and Global Initiative Department in conducting fundraising, when needed;
6. Place abuses within the broader political, social and economic contexts and present human rights concerns to government officials, opinion leaders, inter-governmental agencies, and the media;
7. Work closely with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local human rights organizations to ensure that HRW’s work complements and enhances their own work without jeopardizing their security;
8. Liaise effectively with HRW staff located in multiple locations throughout the world to ensure effective coordination and delivery of activities;
9. Travel internationally, as required;
10. Deliver outputs in a timely manner and consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities of the Asia division, and
11. Perform other tasks, as may be required.
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