Job Posting - LGBTQ Researcher for HRC
F/T Position Available:
RESEARCHER ON LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER RIGHTS
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program
(New York Office)
Deadline for applications: October 16, 2006
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Please note: Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held in New York
and are tentatively scheduled for October.
Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is an international human rights monitoring and
advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive
and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns,
and its success in changing the human rights-related policies of influential
governments and international institutions.
Description:
HRW's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender ("LGBT") Rights program is
seeking a Researcher. The Researcher will focus on human rights abuses
related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression worldwide
under the supervision of the Director of the LGBT Rights program, who will
provide guidance on the choice of research and advocacy projects. The
Researcher will be responsible for ongoing research and advocacy efforts,
play an important role in developing strategies for dealing with human
rights issues related to sexuality and sexual rights, and contribute to
policy development in this area. S/he will carry out fact-finding missions
to target countries; write and publicize reports on findings; develop
advocacy strategies; present human rights concerns to governments,
intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, and the press; and
write press releases, articles, op-eds, and position papers. The Researcher
will coordinate research and advocacy plans with the HRW thematic and
regional divisions. S/he will help create and maintain partnerships with
NGOs working on sexual rights and will follow media and other reports on
human rights abuses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or
expression. S/he may also be responsible for editing, representing the
program in seminars and other meetings, and related tasks. The Researcher
may assume primary responsibility within the program for responding to
emergency situations. The Researcher will be based preferably in HRW's New
York headquarters, although other locations may be considered.
Qualifications:
An advanced degree in law, public health, international relations, gender
studies, or a related field, and two to three years of experience in human
rights, with a preferred emphasis in LGBT rights, gender, sexual rights, or
a closely related area, are required. Candidates must have research
experience and advocacy skills and should have good interviewing skills;
field experience in public health or human rights is strongly desirable, as
is demonstrated experience working with sexual minorities and LGBT
communities. Experience working with issues of gender identity and
expression is highly desirable. Excellent oral and written communications
skills in English are required, and writing and speaking proficiency in
another language is highly desirable. Candidates should be highly motivated
and well-organized; able to work quickly and well under pressure, both
independently and as a member of a team; juggle multiple tasks and meet
tight deadlines; and demonstrate a commitment to international human rights.
Salary and Benefits:
Human Rights Watch seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive
compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable
relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary U.S.
work authorization; non-US citizens are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY (no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing
together a letter of interest, resume, names or letters of reference, and a
brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than October 16, 2006 to
lgbt@hrw.org. Please use "LGBT Researcher Application" as the subject of
your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred
that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send
materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post)
to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (LGBT Reseacher)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: (212) 736-1300