Human Rights in China (HRIC), a leading international Chinese human rights NGO with offices in Hong Kong and New York, is seeking a committed, energetic, detail-oriented professional to fill the position of Program Assistant in our New York office.
About HRIC
HRIC was founded by Chinese students and scholars in March 1989. Its mission is to promote universally recognized human rights and advance the institutional protection of these rights in the People's Republic of China (China).
HRIC's approach is a long-term process of engaging multiple international actors, including the media, governments, corporations, various United Nations bodies, and other multilateral organizations. HRIC also aims to maximize and leverage its resources by collaborating with other local, regional, and international NGOs.
You’ll enjoy working at HRIC if you are:
* Passionate about human rights issues and China;
* Interested in being challenged by innovative projects;
* Willing to take the initiative to suggest and implement leading-edge strategies;
* Looking for a friendly, professional, fast-paced, international work environment.
Responsibilities
The Program Assistant will work with HRIC program staff and provide research and administrative support for ongoing advocacy projects. S/he will also be responsible for interfacing with program staff to manage and streamline HRIC's contacts database.
The Program Assistant will work extensively with HRIC IT and operations staff to provide logistical and technology support, including tasks related to basic IT help desk and website maintenance.
The Program Assistant must be a self-starter who can independently move projects ahead and resolve issues as they arise.
Additional Qualifications:
Candidates must be committed to HRIC's mission and interested in working in a friendly, high-energy, collaborative bilingual NGO that insists on the highest professional and public-interest standards.
* Excellent writing and communication skills
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills
* Well-organized, detail-oriented, cooperative, and comfortable handling multiple tasks
* Required fluency in written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin) and English
* Interested in China and supporting human rights advocacy
* Must be comfortable with computers and technology. Previous experience in IT or web development is a plus
How to Apply:
Please fax or e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to: hric.jobs@hrichina.org with "Program Assistant" in the subject line.