{"id":38890,"date":"2017-06-28T08:37:29","date_gmt":"2017-06-28T07:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=38890"},"modified":"2017-06-28T08:39:09","modified_gmt":"2017-06-28T07:39:09","slug":"human-rights-watch-ongoing-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/human-rights-watch-ongoing-recruitment.html","title":{"rendered":"Human Rights Watch Ongoing Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Human Rights Watch 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 and practices of influential governments and international institutions.<\/p>\n<p>We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Researcher<br \/>\nLocation<\/strong>: Nigeria<br \/>\n<strong>Job Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Full time<br \/>\n<strong>Department:<\/strong>\u00a0Africa Division<br \/>\n<strong>Project Summary\/Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (\u201cHRW\u201d) is seeking applicants for the position of Researcher on Nigeria.<\/li>\n<li>The Researcher will be responsible for developing and implementing a research and advocacy agenda on human rights conditions in Nigeria.<\/li>\n<li>The position reports to the Executive Director of the Africa Division and will preferably be based in Nigeria but other locations, especially in the region, may be considered.<\/li>\n<li>The Africa Division works to promote human rights in Africa and conducts a wide range of work, including human rights investigations, report writing, advocacy, building local partnerships, and media work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research, monitor and document human rights abuses by collecting and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources including governments, local media, NGOs, victims, witnesses, journalists, diplomats, security forces and others in the field;<\/li>\n<li>Conduct fact-finding missions in Nigeria and other countries, as needed;<\/li>\n<li>Write and publicize reports, letters, news releases, op-eds, and submissions to international bodies based on the findings of the research;<\/li>\n<li>Develop and implement local, regional, and international strategies to change abusive laws, policies, and practices;<\/li>\n<li>Work closely with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local human rights organizations to ensure that HRW\u2019s work complements and enhances their own work;<\/li>\n<li>Liaise effectively with HRW staff located in multiple locations throughout the world to ensure effective coordination and delivery of activities;<\/li>\n<li>Deliver outputs in a timely manner and be consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities of the Africa Division;<\/li>\n<li>Assist the Executive Director of the Africa Division and HRW\u2019s Development and Outreach Department in conducting fundraising;<\/li>\n<li>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;<\/li>\n<li>Respond promptly to queries from the media, public, and colleagues in the human rights community and take initiative to project concerns in public debate;<\/li>\n<li>Travel domestically and internationally, as required, in order to carry out research and advocacy;<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared and willing to work flexible hours to accommodate developing and urgent events; and<\/li>\n<li>Perform other duties as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Education: An advanced (graduate) degree in International Relations, Journalism, Law, Social Sciences, or related studies is required.<\/li>\n<li>Experience: A minimum of three to five years of experience in human rights research, including time spent working in Nigeria, is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related Skills and Knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required; ability to speak a local language is desirable.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to identify and prioritize, research, analyze and effectively communicate human rights issues in Nigeria in a rigorous, timely and sophisticated fashion is required.<\/li>\n<li>Ability and sensitivity to conduct interviews with a wide range of people, including victims, witnesses, and government officials are required.<\/li>\n<li>Strong initiative and follow-through, the capacity to think creatively and strategically, excellent writing and editing skills, and a dynamic public speaking ability are required.<\/li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW, as well as with external partners, are required.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure with a broad range of people and as part of a team is required.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to develop and implement realistic and effective local and international advocacy strategies in order to identify and seize advocacy opportunities is required.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to produce high quality written materials under tight deadlines is required.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of and familiarity with international human rights law are required.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability and willingness to think strategically about the global and local media environments and how to use traditional and social media to further advocacy goals is desirable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Salary and Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.<\/li>\n<li>HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested and qualified candidates should:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/careers-hrw.icims.com\/jobs\/1440\/login?mobile=false&amp;width=990&amp;height=500&amp;bga=true&amp;needsRedirect=false&amp;jan1offset=-480&amp;jun1offset=-420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.<\/li>\n<li>Human Rights Watch welcomes applications from people of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, national, and socio-economic backgrounds, women, LGBT persons, and persons with disabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and 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