Associate Director, Development and Outreach, Geneva

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY

Associate Director, Development and Outreach

Development and Outreach Department

Geneva Office

Application Deadline: April 14, 2025

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Director to focus on fundraising, including outreach events and initiatives, in the Geneva area and other French speaking regions of Switzerland. This full-time position will be based in our Geneva office and will report to the Geneva Director in the Development and Outreach Department.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid setting, spending 2-3 days per week in the Geneva office, depending on tax status.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Geneva Director on the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy for Geneva and other French speaking regions of Switzerland;
2. Collaborate with the Geneva fundraising team on research, identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors, representing the work of HRW to existing and prospective supporters to secure donations and grow financial support, managing their own portfolio of donors;
3. Lead the organization and production of the Geneva flagship fundraising event, the Geneva Voices for Justice Annual Dinner, by ensuring that the roles and responsibilities are clearly distributed, managing and coordinating the project with respect of the timeline and commitments of stakeholders; managing the relationships with the Annual Dinner committee and various stakeholders; developing speeches with speakers; progressively taking over the management of all aspects of the auction, including securing matching donations and securing the lots, identifying and briefing the auctioneer; develop an analysis of the Annual Dinner;
4. Oversee Annual Dinner income tracking, expenditure budgets and regularly monitor the department budget to ensure that Annual Dinner resources are allocated appropriately and that expenses are respected;
5. Manage some fundraising, outreach, and cultivation events such as film screenings, researcher briefings, privately hosted dinners, field trips and other events in line with HRW’s branding and policy guidelines, including ensuring adequate follow-up and archiving of information in Salesforce;
6. Support the Director in the management of and strategic planning for the Committee and other sub-committees in Geneva, including Committee communications and initiatives, with some administrative support from the Senior Coordinator;
7. Oversee gift processing managed by the Senior Coordinator, as well as donor support services in Salesforce, including but not limited to: mailings, gift tracking and acknowledgments;
8. Oversee the maintenance of donor lists, fundraising reports, and office and event expenses;
9. Participate in the recruitment, training, and supervision of interns;
10. Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion values and initiatives into the division’s work, in coordination with the DEI Office and departmental leadership; and
11. Perform other responsibilities as may be required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in international relations, social sciences, communications/marketing, or equivalent work experience is required.

Experience: A minimum of 7 years of donor or volunteer management, philanthropy or fundraising experience and demonstrated success in managing large-scale events is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Strong experience in managing relationships with private and institutional major donors is required.
2. Demonstrated commitment to human rights issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW are required.
3. Creativity, initiative, follow-through, and excellent organizational skills are required.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in French are required.
5. Ability to effectively build donor and volunteer relationships is required.
6. Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners are required. Track record of effective team work is highly desirable.
7. Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work well under pressure are required.
8. Strong computer skills are required. Experience with Salesforce, Constant Contact and knowledge of social media are highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; people of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by April 14,2025, by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a letter of interest and a CV or resume, preferably in PDF format. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds based anywhere to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Rights Watch 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 and practices of influential governments and international institutions.