Why Human Rights Watch
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedInvestigates and documents human rights abuses worldwide, publishing reports to protect vulnerable populations and advocate for global justice.
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Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenFULL-TIME JOB VACANCY ASSOCIATE, FUNDRAISING Development and Outreach Department Stockholm Office Application Deadline: 16 October 2026 The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Associate in its Stockholm office to provide fundraising, outreach, coordination, and administrative assistance to the team. The Stockholm office serves as an important base for HRW’s development, fundraising, and outreach activities in Sweden. This position is full-time and reports to the Development and Outreach City Director based in Stockholm.
The successful candidate must be based within commuting distance of the Stockholm office and is expected to work from the office 3-4 days per week.
Responsibilities
1. Support and coordinate the planning and implementation of all HRW activities and events in Sweden, including but not limited to the annual Stockholm Voices for Justice event, as well as evaluation of designated events to identify best practices and lessons learned; 2. Support and prepare various communication materials for both internal and external use, including content for newsletters, invitations, social media, and event-related mailings; 3. Maintain and help grow the Swedish HRW accounts on social media, primarily Instagram and LinkedIn, as needed; 4.
Provide development and fundraising support by prospect research, tracking gifts and donor databases by updating records and information, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the data, and performing revenue reconciliation; 5. Provide administrative support, including scheduling and preparing for meetings, taking minutes, drafting agendas and background materials, handling mail, responding to inquiries, translating and proofreading documents, and arranging travel. 6. Act as a liaison, maintaining active communication with other departments and project stakeholders, responding to general inquiries from both the public and internal teams; 7.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, providing guidance to, and coordinating interns and recruiting divisional staff as needed; and 8. Perform other tasks as may be required.
Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, business administration, international relations, events management, or a related field is required.
Experience
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience is required and experience coordinating events is considered a strong asset. Related Skills and Knowledge: 1. Prior office/administration experience and strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail are required. 2. Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize between multiple tasks, work with minimal supervision, and complete tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner, while maintaining confidentiality as needed is required. 3. Ability to work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations…
About Human Rights Watch
From its Form 990- Budget $85M · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
- founded 1976
- Pays its leaders $271K–$539K (12 reported)
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