Employment at Human Rights Watch means joining a dedicated and diverse staff committed to the protection and preservation of international human rights. Our staff members, all experts in their field, come from over 40 countries around the world and speak over 50 languages. We strive to provide our employees with pleasant and productive working conditions and want to help them derive satisfaction and a sense of fulfillment from their jobs.

As it is our aim to attract and maintain the most qualified and diverse work force possible, currently HRW offers generous employer-paid benefits to all staff, such as medical, dental, and vision care for you, your dependents and domestic partner (same or opposite sex) as of first day of employment, generous paid time off, "bankable" sick days, generous life insurance, and an outstanding pension plan (a 10% employer contribution after two years of employment, no employee match required, fully vested).  In addition, we offer opportunities for professional development to all staff, including comprehensive in-house training programs, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 per year, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax transit reimbursements, and free auditing at a local university.  HRW provides parental leave, and 3-month paid sabbaticals each 7 years.  In addition, flexible schedules and telecommuting can often be arranged.

It is a condition precedent to your employment that you are legally entitled to work in the assigned location. HRW may sponsor you for work authorization and/or cover certain relocation and/or visa costs. Please note also that HRW is neither equipped nor authorized to provide personal tax advice. Employees are responsible for obtaining personal tax advice and paying all applicable taxes deriving from their employment with HRW.

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.

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