Deadline- 3 February 2014
All eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship Program offered by Orvill H.Schell , Jr. Center for International Human Rights. The goal of this program is to intend applicants for human rights activists in the early stages of their careers.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- The fellowships are open to everyone, regardless of nationality or immigration status. Human Rights Watch will assist prospective fellows in obtaining the necessary work authorization; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
- Finberg Fellowship, applicants must be graduates of law, journalism, international relations or other relevant studies at the Master’s level. LL.M.s are also eligible. Graduates with LL.B. degrees or advanced degrees in other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong background in international human rights and be committed to building a career in human rights. Research experience, including experience conducting interviews, ideally in the context of human rights research, is required. Field experience in human rights work is strongly desirable.
- Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills and excellent oral and written communications skills in English. Proficiency in one language in addition to English is strongly desired as is familiarity with countries or regions where serious human rights violations occur.
- Applicants should be highly motivated and well-organized; able to work quickly and well under pressure, both independently and as a member of a team; able to juggle multiple tasks; and able to meet tight deadlines. The fellowship year will require creativity, initiative, perseverance, and flexibility while maintaining HRW’s high methodological standards.
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