Human Rights Watch Opens New Career Opportunities Across Global Offices|Deadline 6 Sept 2026

Overview

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an independent international organization that investigates human rights abuses, exposes the facts and presses governments and other powerful actors to respect rights and secure justice. It works in nearly 100 countries, and its staff includes lawyers, journalists, researchers, academics, policy and advocacy specialists, and finance, operations and technology professionals. It currently advertises a range of vacancies and internships in Africa, Europe, North America and several multi-location postings.

Who can apply

HRW says it seeks people who are passionate about human rights and want to make a difference. Backgrounds can include human rights research, law, journalism, international development, advocacy, public policy, finance, operations, information technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, communications and academic research. Internship applicants should check the education and experience requirements of each posting.

Current openings include Operations and Finance Manager in Toronto, Information Security Advisor, AI Strategy and Solutions Lead, Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, Researcher for China, Manager of Enterprise Applications Integration and Chief Operating Officer, most of them listed for multiple locations. Other roles are France Director in Paris and a Development and Outreach Department Intern in Amsterdam. Two Africa Division internships are based in Nairobi, Kenya, one covering Uganda and Tanzania and the other the Great Lakes region.

What you get

Benefits include competitive salaries, employer-paid health insurance for employees and families, paid time off, life insurance, retirement savings contributions and wellness resources. HRW also offers training programmes, workshops, mentorship, team retreats, in-house events and networking opportunities.

Requirements

Each vacancy has its own requirements, duration and location arrangements. HRW describes its work as grounded in international human rights, humanitarian, criminal and refugee law, and says it values independence, accuracy, transparency, ethics and impact.

How to apply

Candidates choose the position that fits their qualifications and apply through the HRW careers portal, after reading the individual job description for details and instructions.

Key dates

The listed postings date from mid-July to mid-August 2026, with the most recent posted on August 12, 2026.