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Human Rights Watch
London, England, United Kingdom; Multiple Locations Considered; Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya; New York, New York, United States; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Source: Human Rights Watch careers · View original posting
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FULL TIME JOB VACANCY
RESEARCHER
The Disability Rights Division (DRD) of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Researcher to investigate, document, and report on disability rights issues globally and to advance priority research topics as defined by HRW’s Global Strategy. The position will report to the Director of the Disability Rights Division, and will be based within commuting distance of one of HRW’s offices in in Nairobi, New York, Toronto or London, with other locations with HRW offices considered.
Compensation
: Human Rights Watch offers competitive salary and comprehensive employer-paid benefits. If based in the United States, the salary range for this role is US$ 80,000 – 88,000. If based in Canada, the salary range for this role is CAD 100,000 – 110,000. Salary ranges in other jurisdictions vary based on local market conditions, and are not a direct translation of the US/Canadian ranges.
HRW offers relocation assistance where possible – of the preferred locations for this role, HRW can assist in obtaining work authorization in the United Kingdom. Citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
: Please apply immediately or by October 1, 2026, by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a letter of interest 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 based anywhere 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 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.
Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.
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