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ASSOCIATE

Application Deadline: July 12, 2012

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an Associate to provide administrative and clerical assistance to the Development and Outreach Department in the Beirut Office. This position reports to the Manager of Development in Beirut.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting with the organization and coordination of logistics for special events in Lebanon and the region, such as Committee meetings, outreach events and annual dinners;

2. Managing the administration of major gifts prospects and conducting prospect research;

3. Responding to requests for information and corresponding with Beirut Committee members and constituents, including the creation of mailings;

4. Providing support including scheduling internal and external meetings, creating agendas, preparing background materials, drafting minutes and conducting follow-up to meetings;

5. Overseeing preparations of event-related materials and event-related mailings;

6. Processing, tracking and acknowledging gifts using HRW’s Raiser’s Edge database;

7. Ensuring accurate and timely recording of all campaigns, appeals, gifts and contact information on Raiser’s Edge and providing reports when necessary;

8. Coordinating and managing development web content, newsletters, and e-mailings;

9. Processing expenses, answering phones and e-mails, and processing incoming development mail;

10. Assisting with English to Arabic translations and proofreading;

11. Assisting with travel arrangements and follow-up;

12. Maintaining extensive files, contact lists, and databases;

13. Performing tasks including, filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, word processing, maintaining databases, maintaining contact lists and subscriptions, bulk mailings, report filing and tracking;

14. Assisting with departmental hiring and training, and overseeing departmental interns; and

15. Carrying out other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Experience: One year of relevant work experience is preferred.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Prior office/administration experience and strong organizational skills are required.

2. Excellent reading and oral communication skills in English and Arabic are required.

3. Strong interest in international human rights is required.

4. Experience with Raiser’s Edge and donor databases as well as knowledge of web management and html are strongly desired.

5. Strong interpersonal skills are required.

6. Ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously is required.

7. Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.

8. Ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as function as a member of a team is required.

9. Proficiency in computer packages including MS Office applications is required.

Other: Applicants for this position must possess current Lebanese work authorization valid for a minimum of one year from start date.

Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers comprehensive compensation and benefits.

Contact: Please submit a cover letter, resume, a brief writing sample (unedited by others), salary requirements, and contact information for three references. Please submit the entire application in ONE attached document to devjobs@hrw.org. Please use “Development Associate Beirut Ref DEV-12-1016-A” as the subject of your email.

Only complete applications will be reviewed and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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.