[Bilimsel Haber] Job Posting: Researcher on Turkey, Europe & Central Asia Division, Human Rights Watch

[Onur İnal]

Position Available:

RESEARCHER ON TURKEY

Europe & Central Asia Division

Deadline for applications: September 15, 2006



Human Rights Watch ("HRW") 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 of influential
governments and international institutions.



Description: HRW is seeking a researcher for its Europe and Central Asia
Division.  The researcher will have primary responsibility for monitoring
violations of human rights in Turkey, as well as secondary responsibility
for monitoring violations in one or two other countries in the region,
depending on the researcher's expertise and the Europe and Central Asia
division's needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
monitoring, investigating and documenting human rights violations in  Turkey
and other assigned countries and developing effective recommendations to
help ameliorate those violations; advocating effectively for the improvement
of human rights with governments and other governing institutions in the
region, together with international organizations with a field presence,
including the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation
in Europe, the European Union (E.U.); writing concise, timely and accurate
briefing memos, reports, press releases and other documents; collaborating
effectively with HRW colleagues and with international and local
non-governmental organizations in Turkey on issues of common concern; and
responding to inquiries from the press, public, and international and local
organizations based in Turkey and elsewhere.  The organization would
strongly prefer for the researcher to be based in our offices in New York,
London, or Brussels, but will consider applications from strong candidates
who can only be based in one of HRW's other European offices (Berlin or
Geneva).  Frequent travel to Turkey and other countries of responsibility as
well as to New York for consultations is required.



Qualifications:  An advanced degree in law, international relations,
regional studies, journalism, or a related field; several years of human
rights experience, ideally with significant experience conducting field
research; and a demonstrated commitment to international human rights are
required. Familiarity with the institutions of the European Union and the
Council of Europe strongly preferred.  Candidates should have excellent
Turkish and, preferably, other regional languages; excellent writing and
communications skills; and a background in the region.



Salary and Benefits:  Human Rights Watch seeks exceptional candidates and
offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits.



PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY (no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing a
letter of interest, resume, names and contact information for references,
and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than September 15,
2006 to eca at hrw.org.  Please use "Turkey Researcher Application" 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 (Turkey Researcher)

350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor

New York, NY 10118-3299 USA

Fax: (212) 736-1300