Job Description
The Americas Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Senior Researcher who will focus on improving human rights in Mexico. The Americas Division works to advance human rights in Latin American and the Caribbean and conducts a wide range of work, including investigation, report writing, advocacy and media work. The successful applicant must be flexible and able to respond quickly to crises as they may occur, in coordination with Americas Division staff. The Senior Researcher must have strong research and documentation skills and be capable of producing excellent written material under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities include researching, monitoring and documenting human rights abuses, writing and publicizing reports, assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to change abusive laws and policies, and responding to queries from the media. The role also involves placing abuses within broader contexts and presenting concerns to government officials and other stakeholders.
About Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations and its success in changing human rights policies.