HRW is seeking a researcher for its Europe and Central Asia Division. The researcher will have primary responsibility for monitoring violations of human rights in Turkey, as well as secondary responsibility for monitoring violations in one or two other countries in the region, depending on the researcher’s expertise and the Europe and Central Asia division’s needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring, investigating and documenting human rights violations in Turkey and other assigned countries and developing effective recommendations to help ameliorate those violations; advocating effectively for the improvement of human rights with governments and other governing institutions in the region, together with international organizations with a field presence, including the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union (E.U.); writing concise, timely and accurate briefing memos, reports, press releases and other documents; collaborating effectively with HRW colleagues and with international and local non-governmental organizations in Turkey on issues of common concern; and responding to inquiries from the press, public, and international and local organizations based in Turkey and elsewhere. The organization would strongly prefer for the researcher to be based in our offices in New York, London, or Brussels, but will consider applications from strong candidates who can only be based in one of HRW’s other European offices (Berlin or Geneva). Frequent travel to Turkey and other countries of responsibility as well as to New York for consultations is required.
Qualifications:
An advanced degree in law, international relations, regional studies, journalism, or a related field; several years of human rights experience, ideally with significant experience conducting field research; and a demonstrated commitment to international human rights are required. Familiarity with the institutions of the European Union and the Council of Europe strongly preferred. Candidates should have excellent Turkish and, preferably, other regional languages; excellent writing and communications skills; and a background in the region.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY (no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing a letter of interest, resume, names and contact information for references, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than September 15, 2006 to eca@hrw.org. Please use “Turkey Researcher Application” 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:
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