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Role Description The Asia Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Myanmar Researcher to investigate, analyze, and advocate against human rights abuses in Myanmar and related regional issues. The researcher will develop and implement a research and advocacy agenda on human rights issues related to Myanmar. This full-time position reports to a Deputy Asia Director and will be based in one of the following locations in the Asia region: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore or the Philippines. The role is remote and expected to start in September 2026. Responsibilities: - Research, monitor and document the human rights situation in Myanmar and neighboring countries. - Write and publicize reports, briefing papers, letters, news releases, op-eds, and submissions to international bodies. - Lead development and implementation of local, regional, and international strategies to change abusive laws, policies, and practices in Myanmar. - Respond to queries from the media, public, and colleagues in the human rights community. - Place abuses within the broader political, social and economic contexts. - Work closely with NGOs and local human rights organizations. - Assist in conducting fundraising. - Liaise effectively with HRW staff located in multiple locations. - Travel internationally, as required. - Deliver outputs in a timely manner consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities. - Carry out other tasks as required. Qualifications - An Advanced degree or equivalent experience in international relations, journalism, law, social sciences, or related studies is required. - A minimum of five years of professional-level experience working in or on Myanmar, with experience of human rights documentation, is required. - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Burmese are required. - Significant knowledge of human rights and politics in Myanmar and regional dimensions of the human rights crisis is required. - Familiarity with the situation of refugees from Myanmar is desirable. - Ability to identify, prioritize, research, analyze and effectively communicate important human rights developments is required. - Ability to conduct interviews safely remotely and in-person with a wide range of people is required. - Experience conducting open source investigations is desired. - Ability to produce high quality written materials under tight deadlines is required. - Knowledge of and experience working in human rights and familiarity with international human rights law are required. - Familiarity with international humanitarian law is desired. - Initiative and follow-through, capacity to think creatively and strategically are required. - Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW and with external partners are required. - Ability to be self-directed and multi-task effectively is required. - Ability to think strategically to develop and implement advocacy strategies is required. - Demonstrated ability to think strategically about global and local media environments is required. - Experience conducting media interviews is desired. - Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate staff in other time zones is required. Benefits - HRW offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. How to Apply Please apply by 31 May, 2026, by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and submitting a cover letter and CV or resume. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require a disability-related accommodation, please email recruitment@hrw.org . Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered. Company Description 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.

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS Finance Division Multiple Office Locations Considered Application Deadline: 10 May, 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) seeks a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to strengthen our forecasting, planning, internal reporting, and decision-support capabilities in a complex, mission-driven, global organization. Reporting to the Deputy Director of FP&A based in Brussels, the FP&A Manager will partner closely with program and operations leaders worldwide. The position will preferably be based in or near one of the following HRW offices: São Paulo, Washington DC, New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Stockholm, Nairobi, or Johannesburg. Responsibilities: - Lead components of the annual budgeting cycle, forecasting, and multi-year planning across divisions and functions. - Build trusted partnerships with program leadership, country office administrators, Development, and Accounting to understand needs and translate them into clear analyses and recommendations. - Deliver timely, accurate internal reporting and decision support (e.g. budget vs. actuals, headcount/FTE and vacancy savings, funding gap views, scenario analyses). - Develop and maintain financial models and forecasting tools; improve processes, data flows, and controls that underpin planning and reporting. - Support and build dashboards and self-service analytics (e.g. Power BI) and help define the FP&A data model and metric definitions. - Advance continuous improvement initiatives (automation, standardization, documentation) in partnership with technology, accounting, and Program departments. - Work in partnership with the Deputy Director to provide advice on strategy development and its implementation. Identity, propose and develop opportunities and areas of interest for the department. - Help shape and monitor financial KPIs tied to operational and strategic plans; prepare concise narratives for senior leadership and the Board. - Support revenue planning in coordination with the Grants and Development teams to help inform budgeting and multi-year financial models. - Communicate complex financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences. - Demonstrate inclusive behavior and consistently adhere to HRW’s internal values. - Perform additional tasks as required by the FP&A Deputy Director. Qualifications: Education: A bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience required. A professional qualification (e.g. CIMA/ACCA/CPA) is preferred. Experience: At least five years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or closely related roles. Experience in nonprofit/NGO environments is preferred. Related Skills and Knowledge: - Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and analytical skills with a proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. - Strong Excel and data literacy; experience with BI/visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) and familiarity with planning tools is a plus. - Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce (or similar ERP/CRM) preferred. - Understanding of grants/donor-restricted funding, multi-currency consolidations, and project/departmental reporting in mission-driven organizations preferred. - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages for non-financial audiences and senior stakeholders; strong presentation and writing skills. - Proven ability to operate in a distributed, international environment; self-starter who can prioritize and drive to deadlines with minimal supervision. - Commitment to HRW’s mission and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization in non-US locations, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. The salary range for this position if based in the US is USD 80,000 – 88,000. If Toronto based is CAD 100,000-110,000. Other salary ranges vary based on location and are according to local markets and currencies. How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by 10 May, 2026 by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and a CV or resume. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require disability-related accommodations during the application process, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered. Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA DIRECTOR Program Department Multiple Office Locations Considered Application Deadline: 23 April, 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) is looking for an outstanding human rights professional for the role of Middle East and North Africa Director, one of six regional research programs in the Program Department. The MENA Director should be a strategic thinker, strong manager, and a persuasive communicator and advocate in the field of international human rights. They should have proven dedication to the defense and advancement of human rights and deep knowledge of research methodologies and human rights issues in the MENA region. The MENA Director is responsible for leading the division and overseeing research, communications, and advocacy to promote and defend human rights in the MENA region by generating domestic and international pressure to curb human rights violations. Along with other members of the MENA management team they are responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of MENA’s staff, setting strategic goals and priorities, overseeing and guiding research plans, editing research products, ensuring security of staff, information and partners, managing risk, and responding to opportunities for impact. The MENA Director must lead and motivate the MENA division’s 24 staff, most of them based in the region, many working in challenging environments, in different time zones, and with different work weeks. They must demonstrate the ability and commitment to foster the safety and resilience of staff, to promote diversity and inclusion, to build consensus with staff around confronting key challenges and taking on new research and advocacy approaches, and to ensure the highest research standards in a culture of learning, trust, teamwork, and collaboration. The MENA Director reports to the program office and leads a MENA management team consisting of three deputies. The position will preferably be based in an HRW office in the MENA region (Beirut, Amman, or Tunis), but may also be based in New York, Washington DC, or one of HRW’s European offices (Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London or Stockholm). Responsibilities - Provide leadership and vision and set priorities for the MENA division. - In collaboration with relevant internal and external partners, oversee and develop research, advocacy, and communications plans on human rights issues in MENA countries and across the region. Ensure that plans include clear goals and benchmarks and that they align with the organization’s strategic goals and programmatic priorities; - Oversee and manage the production of research products and other advocacy materials and ensure they generate domestic and international pressure to curb human rights violations, help ensure that all materials adhere to the organization’s standards and are appropriately vetted,and work collaboratively with MENA staff in addressing the challenges and opportunities in the region; - In collaboration with the Program Office and Operations Department, support the management of MENA-based staff and operations, spread across several countries and time zones. - Manage budget setting and spending priorities, in co-operation with the Finance Department, and regularly monitor the MENA budget to ensure resources are allocated to maximize impact; - Collaborate with the Development Department on fundraising, providing requested information and drafting reports to donors in a timely manner, promoting the work of HRW as a whole, and actively soliciting and following up with potential new donors to achieve program-specific fundraising goals; - Respond to and/or anticipate relevant news events in order to frame developing news stories through a human rights prism, advise senior management on effective responses and advocacy, and project a human rights perspective into coverage of developing news events globally, regionally, and nationally; - Represent the organization regularly in the international media on MENA issues and advocate with high-level officials from governments, the UN, and other relevant international and regional organizations; - Foster and strengthen partnerships with other human rights actors and lead our collaboration in the human rights movement at the international, regional, and national levels; - Keep the physical and information security of staff at the forefront of management by ensuring that staff receive appropriate training in security policies and procedures, holding staff accountable to following security policies and procedures, and proactively identifying and partnering with the security team on potential risks and modeling responsible risk taking in the division, ensure that this security mindset is extended to consultants, interlocutors, and partners in their work with HRW, - Maintain the security of offices in the MENA region in partnership with the physical and information security teams, and support incident responses as needed, and foster a culture of resilience and well-being for MENA staff in line with HRW's values; Lead, motivate, and mentor direct reports. Communicate clear expectations, set performance objectives, provide regular and timely constructive feedback, ensure balanced workloads, and provide guidance on professional growth. - Promote an inclusive and positive work environment including by soliciting diverse points of views, encouraging staff to participate in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and proactively addressing bias, discrimination, and microaggressions; - Work collaboratively with all departments and divisions to ensure operational effectiveness, efficiency, and impact; - Perform other responsibilities as required. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be a thoughtful, collaborative, and strategic leader with deep knowledge and experience of the MENA region and at least 10 years of relevant experience in international human rights or related work, including investigations, reporting, and advocacy, and with at least five years in a senior management position, preferably one that involved both managing down and up within an organization or institution. Candidates who are traditionally underrepresented in the human rights sector are enthusiastically encouraged to apply if they feel they have the ability to succeed in this role, even if they do not have all of the skills and qualifications listed. Education: An advanced Degree in international relations, law, journalism, social sciences, or a related field is required. Experience: A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience is required, with at least five years in a management position. Required Qualifications / Skills - Extensive knowledge of human rights issues in the MENA region, excellent political judgment, and ability to identify trends. - Relevant international field experience and familiarity with human rights research methodologies. - Recognized management experience, including supervising a team of talented professionals in multiple global locations. - Ability to identify critical human rights challenges and opportunities and formulate strategy. - Track record of dealing with the media and cultivating relationships with journalists. - Ability to defend and explain complex issues and positions to intergovernmental bodies as well as staff, including senior officials - Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with local partners, government officials and external media partners. - Track record of identifiable and measurable successes in managing and advising on complex projects, implementing operational change, conducting monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. - Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. Desirable Qualifications / Skills - Track record of, and passion for, being a collaborative team player who can empathetically engage with staff across levels and jurisdictions. - Ability to coach colleagues to understand stakeholders’ perspectives and to handle high-level stakeholder challenges. - Fluency in Arabic or another major MENA language is strongly preferred. Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. 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. The salary range for this position if based in the US is USD $150,000 – 165,000. Salary ranges outside of the United States vary based on location and are not a direct translation from USD. How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by 23 April, 2026 by visiting our online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org/ and submitting a CV and cover letter, preferably as PDF files. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require a disability-related accommodation to submit your application please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered. Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY Director, Information Security Information Security Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: March 29th Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Director of Information Security to lead our efforts in ensuring robust digital security practices across our globally dispersed organization. This critical role involves safeguarding HRW’s ability to investigate abuses, expose facts, and advocate for human rights by maintaining a secure digital environment in over 45 countries. The Director of Information Security will be at the forefront of responding to evolving threats from governments, non-state actors, and other adversaries while fostering a culture of security awareness and resilience within the organization. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director of Information Security will work closely with the Director of IT Operations and the Director of Enterprise Applications to ensure cohesive strategies across HRW’s technical ecosystem. The Director will manage a dedicated team of three, closely collaborate with the Director of Physical Security, and engage with internal and external security advisors to provide strategic leadership on digital security. This role involves navigating complex and varied operational environments, advising on security best practices, and supporting HRW’s mission with effective and innovative solutions, including real-time crisis management. The successful candidate will also work with non-technical staff to build trust, solve problems, and ensure digital security is embedded across all organizational functions. This position may be based in the following locations where HRW has an office: New York, Washington, London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Amman, Nairobi, or Johannesburg. This position will be able to work remotely, but will be expected to travel to HRW offices as required. Responsibilities: 1. Design, manage, and supervise all aspects of the Information Security program including work plan development and implementation, priority and objective development, monitoring and evaluation, budget monitoring and management, reporting, and collaboration with donors and other partners; 2. Implement and maintain an information security risk management program, and work closely with the Director of Physical Security to implement cohesive security risk management frameworks within Departments across HRW; 3. Advise on technical security concepts pertaining to network security, email security, remote data and third party security; 4. Develop and manage global information security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to assess, balance, and minimize risk and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data. 5. Lead information security planning processes and implementation to establish and/or enhance an inclusive and comprehensive information security program in support of all information systems and technologies; 6. Provide operational security and safety advice as required to managers and staff on the preparation and execution of higher-risk projects and activities, including direct digital security support and advice during the travel or other deployment/presence in higher risk contexts or conducting higher risk activities in coordination with the Director of Physical Security; 7. Provide security incident response in coordination with the Director of Physical Security; 8. Work with the Director of Physical Security to advise on operational security measures and measures for all HRW staff; 9. Proactively work with all HRW departments to craft policies and solutions that mesh well with how HRW staff work; Implement practices that will ensure the highest levels of protection of organizational assets; 10. Serve as a resource for staff and partners on technology issues as they pertain to programmatic research especially around HRW’s particularly sensitive work on net freedom issues including surveillance and global internet technology; 11. Proactively identify and analyze attempts at compromise and offer solutions to prevent future compromise; 12. Lead, motivate, and mentor direct-reports, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely constructive feedback, ensuring balanced workload, providing guidance on professional growth, and monitoring staff well-being as it pertains to stress and resilience. issues and self-care; 13. In collaboration with the Director of Physical Security, prepare and present reports on security matters to senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and the HRW Board of Directors as required; 14. Establish and maintain information networks and relationships globally with relevant civil society counterparts, security contacts, government, intelligence, and/or law enforcement contacts, as well as corporate and third party resources, to inform both changing strategy requirements, and ensure HRW and its counterparts are responsive to near and far term risks; 15. Stay informed of and recommend leading, innovative solutions for applicable information security applications, as well as keeping up with industry trends and changes; 16. Be an ambassador for HRW and security best practices in the fields of Human Rights and technology and build relationships with people, organizations, and within sectors that may serve to advance the goals above; 17. Perform other duties as necessary. Qualifications: Education and Experience: A level of education that when combined with your professional experience will adequately show you have the capability to lead information security at HRW. We anticipate that successful candidates will have around 10 years of experience in the Information Security field, and around 5 years of management experience, but are eager to hear from candidates who feel confident that they can perform well in this role even if they do not have this level of experience, and particularly if they are from backgrounds underrepresented in the field. Candidates who have relevant academic degrees or security certifications are encouraged to apply, but this is a plus - not a requirement. Related Skills and Knowledge: 1. 3-5 years experience in managing a team. 2. Extensive knowledge of information security and risk management, ideally in the context of an international organization or in journalism with practical experience in high risk and complex operating environments. 3. Security management experience and/or prior director level role in a related field is required. 4. Working knowledge of the risks associated with human rights and/or civil society activism and/or journalism globally is required 5. Experience securing a Windows Azure Active Directory environment. 6. Strong experience and practice in practical security issues and solutions 7. Strong technical understanding of the digital threats faced by HRDs, and digital security tools and tactics for targeted and vulnerable populations, including encryption, circumvention, and anonymization technologies and secure configuration and use of devices. 8. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required, particularly relating technical topics to lay audiences and persons from a variety of cultural and educational backgrounds. Ability to apply strong analytical skills to interpret and translate complex terms, concepts, and issues into language easily comprehensible to non-experts. 9. Creativity with excellent analytical skills, ability to multi-task and strong project management skills are required. 10. A high level of resilience and drive, able to be flexible, adapt to change as required, choose a course of action, developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions. 11. Ability to cope well under pressure and demonstrate excellent judgment. 12. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse and cross-cultural teams to achieve common objectives; collaborative and team-oriented with an “enabling” mindset. Other: Willingness to partake in extensive global travel is required. Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; people of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. The salary range for this position if based in the US is USD 150,000 – 165,000 plus benefits. Salary ranges outside of the US vary based on location, and you will receive specific salary ranges based on your location early during the recruitment process. How to Apply: Please apply by March 29th, 2026, by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and resume, preferably in PDF format. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission or require a disability related accommodation, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered. Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio- economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

FIXED-TERM FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGIST Digital Investigations Lab, Technology, Rights and Investigations Division Multiple Office Locations Considered Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 The Digital Investigations Lab within the Technology, Rights and Investigations division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a motivated Solutions Technologist to join our innovative team and enhance our capacity for tech-enabled investigations. We believe that integrating technology responsibly through automating processes, bringing in new tools and developing workflows is key to pursuing crucial investigations that would not otherwise be feasible. The Digital Investigations Lab conducts rigorous human rights investigations, working in partnership with HRW’s thematic and regional researchers. The successful candidate will join a growing team of dedicated technologists. Specifically, this role involves engaging with researchers to understand their workflows and, in collaboration with the Research Technologist and Information Security and Technology department, designing tools that align with infrastructure, research needs and ensure technical solutions are secure, scalable and mission driven. By helping us grow our tool base, write vital documentation, and mainstream technology to our researchers, you will not only help our day-to-day needs but also directly enable new and ambitious, cutting-edge work. We are seeking someone who is detail-oriented, guided by process and clear documentation, and motivated to build and maintain technology solutions that last. This 12-month, fixed-term position reports to the head of Open-Source Research in the Digital Investigations Lab. This position will be based within commuting distance from one of the following HRW offices: London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, New York, Washington DC, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Sao Paulo, or Stockholm, and must be willing to work from the office as needed. Responsibilities: 1. Technology Integration and Growth: Implement and maintain new and existing tools and processes related to research, contribute to the growth of the overall technology tool base, write vital, clear documentation, and help mainstream technology to researchers across Human Rights Watch. 2. Support the acquisition and analysis of data for human rights investigations across various thematic and geographic areas, in line with the priorities set by Human Rights Watch’s global strategy, and working with the Research Technologist. This acquisition of data could involve: scraping public information; creating machine readable data with approaches such as optical character recognition; finding hard to access data; finding company and website data; and other related processes. Alongside relevant colleagues, develop processes and guidance on the secure and ethical acquisition of data. 3. Work closely with HRW’s Information Security and Technology department to ensure that agreed development processes are followed, information is securely managed and that any scripts, software, or new tools conform to HRW’s in-house security and safety standards. 4. Automate ways of working, for instance building out technical solutions to automate day-to-day research processes within the Digital Investigations Lab. This could involve integrating open source tools within the team’s existing workflows, software development, writing scripts to automate daily tasks, leveraging internal tools such as Power Automate and Power BI and exploring machine learning techniques. 5. Integrate findings and analysis into Human Rights Watch research by collaborating closely with the Digital Investigations Lab and other researchers to analyze the data, write up findings, and present information, either on GitHub or on the Human Rights Watch website in a concise and accurate manner, in accordance with guidance provided by Human Rights Watch; 6. Collaborate closely with colleagues with diverse technical backgrounds and located in multiple locations around the world who conduct investigations with non-traditional human rights techniques, such as remote sensing, data analysis and open source research methodologies. You will ensure effective coordination and delivery of activities in a fast-paced environment where new challenges often present themselves; 7. Engage with researchers across HRW regional and thematic divisions to understand existing research workflows and adapt solutions developed by our Research Technologist to fit their workflows or requirements. Qualifications: Education: A level of education that when combined with your professional experience will adequately show you have the capability to perform the role of Research Technologist at Human Rights Watch. Candidates who have relevant academic degrees, computer science, or security certifications are encouraged to apply. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in software development, data-systems design or information technology is required, preferably with international human rights, journalism or related organizations. Other: Candidates who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology and/or human rights sectors (such as people who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, migrants, people with disabilities, or people who have other related lived experiences) are enthusiastically encouraged to apply if they feel they have the ability to succeed in this role, even if they do not have all the skills and qualifications listed below. Related Skills and Knowledge : • Familiarity with values of the human rights mission and work of Human Rights Watch including a solid understanding and respect for maintaining standards concerning the responsible application of technology; • Curiosity about digital investigations and geospatial analysis and, at minimum, an interest in learning the tools, processes and workflows needed by researchers to do such work; •  Proven ability to build and maintain essential technical tools and infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of digital investigations, including clear documentation and support for non-technical research staff.Proficient in extracting data from the internet (via both APIs and scraping) and cleaning unstructured data for analysis; • Proficiency in  Python and modern JavaScript. • Experience developing or maintaining a range of outputs, such as applications, browser extensions, Jupyter notebooks, or other research-facing tools. • Understanding of open source software principles and experience in contributing to open source projects; • Good foundation in collaborative software development practices and processes, including version control (Git), code review, tool deployment, testing, and documentation; • Proficient using command-line tools for scripting and automating workflows • Familiarity with AI technologies and an interest in learning about the application of machine learning methodologies to open source research; • Ability to work in the English language; • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities; • Ability to make progress independently toward short- and long-term projects; • Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical staff and to respectfully engage with people from different backgrounds, countries and cultures; and • Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Desired • Experience in evaluating and integrating external technical collaborations and pro-bono partnerships; • Experience with programmatic data visualization; and • Language skills other than English; Other: Applicants must possess work authorization for the office location in which they would like to be based. HRW is unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization for this role. Salary and Benefits : HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. If based in the United States, the salary range for this role is USD 80,000 – 88,000. Salary ranges in other locations vary based on local market. How to Apply : Please apply immediately by March 1, 2026 by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and a resume or CV. No calls or email inquiries, please. Applications must be complete to receive considerations, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require a disability-related accommodation during the application process, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered. Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer. Human Rights Watch is an international human rights research 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 governments and international institutions