Deadline: 20 December 2015
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Operations Associate/Communication and Media Relations Associates in Paris, France. The duration for the post is of 9 months.
The Operations Associate/Communication and Media Relations Associates to support its Operations and Communications Departments.
HRW defends the rights of people worldwide, and scrupulously investigate abuses, expose the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Operations Associate/Communication and Media Relations Associates will perform the following functions-
- Maintain the smooth and effective functioning of the office.
- Handle general office maintenance and facilities issues, stocking office and kitchen supplies.
- Liaise with the premises landlord and deal with suppliers and providers.
- Answer general post, email and telephone enquiries.
- Act as the local Finance representative and ensure compliance with Finance policies locally.
- Manage the bank accounts and cash flows.
- Record all monthly financial activity into the organization’s financial system.
- Process financial transactions, pensions, monthly bill payments, expense reimbursements.
- Handle issues in relation to HRW’s legal, branch and charitable status.
- Act as the local HR representative and deal with general HR queries.
- Assist with the recruitment, on-boarding and departure of local staff, fellows, consultants and interns.
- Administer local staff contracts, extension, terminations, exit checklists and translations.
- Administer and process, pensions, health benefits and insurance.
- Liaise and assist HR staff in headquarters with legal and HR audit issues locally.
- Liaise with the IT/helpdesk to troubleshoot computer problems and back up and update network files as necessary.
- Liaise with the IT or local phone service and internet provider to troubleshoot phone and internet problems.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communication, business administration, nonprofit management, human resources, international relations or a related field is required.
- Minimum three years of operations or administrative experience in a demanding and fast paced environment, preferably in a multinational organization.
- Experience in nonprofit management, human resources, finance or IT is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, financial and analytical skills are required.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and management skills are required.
- Ability to function under pressure, prioritize competing demands with minimal supervision and handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team of talented professionals in multiple global locations.
- Proven track record of taking initiative and problem solving.
- Excellent written and spoken skills in English and French are required.
- Experience with finance, human resources or development databases is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work well both independently as well as part of a team.
- Good judgment, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief writing sample (unedited by others) and contact information for three references via email.
For more information, please visit HRW.
