Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Associate for its Advocacy and Operations Departments in its Brussels office.
Description: The Associate will contribute professionally to the day-to-day administrative, clerical and operational activities for one of HRW's busy advocacy offices in Europe, including but not limited to, managing extensive files, contact lists and databases; setting up meetings and recording minutes; formatting and disseminating letters and other publications; managing expense reimbursement for the Advocacy Department; making travel arrangements; photocopying, filing, faxing, answering phones, processing incoming mail; and other assigned tasks.
The Associate will also be charged with operational tasks, including, managing bank accounts and financial transactions; producing reports; working with financial service vendors; handling issues with relation to HRW's Association Sans But Lucratif (ASBL) status; maintaining the smooth and effective functioning of the office; handling reception and supplies; answering general enquiries; handling facilities tasks including general office maintenance and security and liaising with the landlord; and troubleshooting IT issues, including helpdesk support to Brussels-based staff.
The ratio of time devoted to various functions is expected to vary over time, and there may be significant periods of time when particular components of the job are dominant. HRW prides itself on its professionalism and on providing the highest levels of responsiveness and service to staff across the organization, so the person in this position will be expected to take initiative to identify and solve problems and implement administrative innovations. S/he will be expected to build close and collaborative relationships with the managers and staff based in the Brussels office, as well as colleagues in other European offices and the organization's headquarters in New York. S/he will work closely with both the Brussels-based EU Director and the London-based Associate Director of European Operations and play a collaborative role in handling cross-border operational issues in Europe.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of operations or administrative experience in a demanding and fast-paced environment. S/he must demonstrate excellent organizational, administrative and financial skills, a proven history of taking initiative, prioritization and solving problems, superb interpersonal skills, and high energy and attention to detail. S/he will have excellent leadership and management skills, including the demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team of talented professionals in multiple global locations. Strong interest in international human rights advocacy is desirable. Applicants for this position must possess current EU work authorization for a minimum of two years from the start date.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience and education. Human Rights Watch offers excellent employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability and life insurance, an outstanding pension plan and 20 days vacation per year.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY (no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing in a single submission: a letter of interest, your resume, names or letters of reference, and a brief, unedited writing sample no later than May 10, 2009 to hrw.org" href="mailto:opsjobs
hrw.org">opsjobshrw.org. Please use "Brussels Associate Application Ref OPS-09-1010-A" 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 (Brussels Associate Ref OPS-09-1010-A)
2nd Floor
2-12 Pentonville Road
London, N1 9HF
UK
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.
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.
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www.hrw.org/en/employment/2009/04/10/associate
