[Bilimsel Haber] Open position for HRW researcher on Turkey

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

Open position for HRW researcher on Turkey

Researcher on Turkey, Europe and Central Asia Division

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.

Additional 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.

How to Apply:

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 <mailto: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

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.

Job posted on: August 03, 2006
Job Category: Research
Type: Full time
Salary: HRW offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid
benefits.
Education: No minimum requirement
Languages: English, Turkish
Last day to apply: September 15, 2006
Posted by: Human Rights Watch
Area of Focus: Human Rights and Civil Liberties
Location: New York, New York, 10118