Human Rights in China (HRIC) is a leading international Chinese human rights NGO with offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Brussels.
Candidates for all positions 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.
Currently available staff positions and information on internship opportunities are listed below. Please direct general inquiries to jobs@hrichina.org.
HRIC is an equal opportunity employer.
SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER [Hong Kong]
Post date: February 14, 2013
Start date: Upon Filling the Position
Human Rights in China, a leading NGO dedicated to promoting and advancing human rights in China, is seeking a highly qualified bilingual (Chinese and English) professional to fill the position of HK Senior Program Officer, based in Hong Kong. This is a fulltime position with benefits.
This is an exceptional opportunity to advance the mission of a dynamic, collegial, and highly respected international organization.
Responsibilities: The HK Senior Program Officer will report directly to the Executive Director. As part of the program team, his/her responsibilities include: supervision of HK staff and interns, program coordination with NY staff on advocacy, media work, and research and publication projects. In coordination with the NY office, the Senior Program Officer will also be responsible for outreach and networking with diverse constituencies, including government, media, NGO, and academic communities.
Qualifications:
- Native Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) fluency and excellent written and spoken English.
- Postgraduate degree in law, China studies, international affairs, or other relevant field.
- At least 3-5 years of demonstrated NGO advocacy program management and oversight.
- Demonstrated strategic program planning in one or more of the following areas: international human rights, China exchange programs, or information and communication technology.
- Knowledge of mainland China; a strong interest in Chinese law, policy, and society.
- Familiarity with applicable international human rights law and processes and experience representing an NGO in both an advocacy and media liaison role with governments, civil society, the media, and UN bodies.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills.
Candidates must be committed to HRIC’s mission and interested in working in a friendly, high-energy, collaborative NGO that maintains the highest professional standards.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.
Application: Apply immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please e-mail a cover letter, résumé, and at least three references to: jobs@hrichina.org with “HK Senior Program Officer” in the subject line.
Human Rights in China is an equal opportunity employer.
Fellowship
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Robert L. Bernstein Fellowship in International Human Rights [New York or Hong Kong]
A fellowship for graduates of NYU Law School to devote a year to full-time human rights work. The Fellow will work closely with HRIC lawyers and advocacy staff and contribute to HRIC’s interrelated advocacy, casework, research, and outreach.
Internships
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HRIC Internships [New York]
HRIC's internships offer direct and in-depth exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, domestic and international advocacy work, and participation in HRIC's projects, research and briefings. Interns are an integral part of the culture and work of our organization.
