Migration & Refugee Rights – Social Impact Jobs

Chief Operating Officer

FULL TIME JOB VACANCYDeputy Executive Director and Chief Operating OfficerExecutive DivisionMultiple Locations ConsideredApplication Deadline: Open Until Filled The RoleThe Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for ensuring that HRW’s mission is implemented efficiently, effectively, and with maximal impact by managing day-to-day internal operations, translating strategy into action, optimizing processes, managing resources, and ensuring highly effective and professional internal communications throughout the organization. By driving internal organizational operational excellence, the COO …

Manager, Enterprise Applications Integration

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY****Manager, Enterprise Applications IntegrationEnterprise Applications DivisionMultiple Locations ConsideredApplication Date: June 25th, 2026 The Enterprise Applications Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a skilled Integration Manager to lead the Integrations Team. This role oversees all integration architecture, design, development, and maintenance across HRW’s enterprise systems – leveraging Dell Boomi to bridge the connected app infrastructure, which includes Salesforce, NetSuite, Ultipro, among other connected platforms. The Integration Manager will supervise a team currently consisting of an Integrations Developer …

Operations and Finance Manager

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYOPERATIONS AND FINANCE MANAGEROperations DepartmentToronto, CanadaApplication Deadline: September 6th, 2026 The Financial Operations team of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Operations & Finance Manager to ensure the smooth, efficient, and compliant running of HRW's Canada office. This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for the office's finance function, alongside HR administration, compliance, governance, and office operations, The successful candidate will be comfortable wearing multiple hats in a lean office environment, taking …

Collaboration Experience Manager

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYCOLLABORATION EXPERIENCE MANAGERInformation Technology Operations DivisionMultiple Locations ConsideredApplication Deadline: September 13th, 2026 The Information Technology Operations Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) seeks a Collaboration Experience Manager. The Collaboration Experience Manager leads the team that oversees our internal collaboration and knowledge sharing platforms and is responsible for the successful management and adoption of these tools across the organization in close collaboration with the Director of IT Operations and other internal and external parties. This role will be based …

Executive Assistant

EXTERNAL JOB VACANCYEXECUTIVE ASSISTANTOffice of the Executive DirectorNew York OfficeApplication Deadline: September 7, 2026 The Executive Assistant provides operational, project, and administrative support to the Executive Director (ED) and the Special Advisor, Internal Communications. The Executive Director is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization and ensures that HRW continues to build our organization for maximum impact in the world today. This position reports to the Special Advisor, Internal Communications, in the Office of the Executive Director. The position …

LWOP Senior Project Organizer

FIXED-TERM FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYLWOP Senior Project OrganizerChildren’s Rights DivisionMultiple Locations ConsideredApplication Deadline: September 14, 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Senior Project Organizer to lead its project on life without parole (LWOP) sentences in California. HRW has worked to eliminate LWOP sentences since 2004, publishing research on the use of the sentence in the US and working to change laws. In 2021, HRW initiated the LWOP Project, a multi-faceted effort to end LWOP for all, including people who …

Chief Development Officer

FULL TIME JOB VACANCYCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICERDevelopment and Outreach DepartmentMultiple Locations Considered (NYC Preferred)Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The RoleThe Chief Development Officer (CDO) will bring fresh vision and strategic leadership to build on and boldly advance the organization's fundraising, marketing, and donor and community engagement efforts, deepening impact and expanding reach at a pivotal moment for HRW. This is a critical position for the organization and an exciting opportunity to shape and accelerate the fundraising strategy and roadmap for HRW's …

Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship

Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 Established in memory of Judge Leonard H. Sandler, a 1950 Columbia Law graduate with a lifelong commitment to civil rights and liberties, this fellowship is open to candidates who will hold a J.D. from Columbia Law School by June 2027. Human Rights Watch is strengthened profoundly by the diversity of our staff and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We actively seek and welcome …

Associate, Development and Outreach

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYAssociate, Development and OutreachDevelopment and Outreach Department******Sydney Office******Application Date: 21 September 2026 The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a full-time Associate in our Sydney office. The Sydney office serves as an important base for HRW’s development, fundraising, and outreach efforts across Australia, largely characterised by a full schedule of donor cultivation and fundraising events. The ideal candidate is organised, a self-starter, and interested in fundraising. This position is hybrid and full-time at …