OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Part-Time (24 hours per week) Position Available:
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Operations Department
(Berlin Office)
Application Deadline: July 17, 2011

Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Operations Associate.

Description: Human Rights Watch is seeking an Operations Associate to be responsible for providing a high level of professional day-to-day support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of HRW's Berlin office. The position reports mainly to the London-based Deputy Director of European Operations, and will also have a dotted line to the Berlin Coordinator.

Working in conjunction with staff in Berlin, Europe and HRW's New York-based headquarters, responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Finance

Managing the bank accounts and cash flows for Berlin; processing financial transactions and data including monthly bill payments; processing expense reimbursements and disbursements; assisting with budgets, payroll, pensions, running internal and external financial reports; processing and tracking revenue transactions; working with financial service vendors such as auditors; and handling issues in relation to HRW's legal status.

Human Resources

Maintaining a good understanding, knowledge of and compliance with Germany employment laws; assisting with the recruitment and on-boarding of Germany-based staff and interns; maintaining the attendance management database; and administering staff contracts, benefits, pensions and insurance.

Facilities and Administration

Maintaining the smooth and effective functioning of the office; liaising with the premises landlord; responding to public queries and visitors; ; performing general office maintenance including stocking office supplies; assisting with travel arrangements and follow-up; answering general post, email and telephone enquiries; and maintaining office security and protocols.

Information Technology

Liaising with the IT/helpdesk to troubleshoot computer problems and backing up and updating network files as necessary.

HRW prides itself on its professionalism and on providing the highest levels of responsiveness and service to staff across the organization, so the Operations Associate will be expected to take initiative to identify and solve problems and implement operations innovations. S/he will be expected to build close and collaborative relationships with the managers and staff based in Berlin, as well as colleagues in other European offices, and the organization's headquarters in New York; and play a collaborative role in handling cross-border operational issues in Europe.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 2 years of operations or administrative experience in a demanding and fast-paced environment. S/he must demonstrate excellent organizational, administrative and financial skills, a proven history of taking initiative and solving problems, superb interpersonal skills, high energy and attention to detail. S/he will have excellent leadership and management skills, including the demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team of talented professionals in multiple global locations. This position would be an excellent stepping stone for candidates interested in developing their skills and experience in non-profit or charitable management and leadership. The candidate must have excellent written and spoken skills in German and English.

Applicants for this position must possess current German work authorization

Salary and Benefits: Salary range is EUR 16,800 to 18,000, commensurate with experience and education. Human Rights Watch offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a pension plan and 25 days vacation per year, pro rata.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY by emailing in a single submission in English: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than July 17, 2011 to opsjobs@hrw.org. Please use "Berlin Operations Associate Reference: OPS-11-1033-A" 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:

Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (Berlin Operations Associate Reference OPS-11-1033-A)
Poststraße 4-5
10178 Berlin, Germany

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

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.