Brazil: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACH

Organization: Human Rights Watch
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 17 Mar 2017

FIXED-TERM PART-TIME JOB VACANCY

(30 hours per week)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,

FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACH

Development and Outreach Department

São Paulo Office

Application Deadline: 17 March 2017

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a highly-qualified applicant for the position of Associate Director to develop a plan of action for communication and outreach on the fundraising work of HRW in Brazil. This is a fixed-term position for a one (1) year period at a 30 hour per week schedule. The position is based in the International Initiatives unit, reports to the Director, Americas Initiatives, and collaborates closely with the Brazil Director.

Responsibilities:

1. Scope the potential for financial support for the organization in Brazil by helping HRW representatives to build a network of individuals and/or foundations that could provide donations and general support funds;

2. Research, identify and cultivate new prospective donors to meet revenue targets for the organization;

3. Execute a strategic plan that aligns with the programmatic goals of the Brazil office, including outlining a calendar of Development events to capitalize on the opportunities presented by visiting staff, Board Members, the World Report launch, research reports, etc.;

4. Create donor proposals, donors list, fundraising reports, and expenses; Scope the effective use of legal and fiscal incentive for donations under the Brazilian legislation;

5. Build a Human Rights Watch Brazil-based Circle of Friends group, establishing clear terms of reference for the Circle of Friends and direct the group’s efforts in line with fundraising, outreach, and advocacy strategies;

6. Oversee the production of fundraising, outreach and cultivation events throughout Brazil, with a focus on developing an annual fundraising event for Human Rights Watch in Brazil;

7. Deliver outputs in a timely manner and monitor progress against milestones and deadlines of all outputs that are within the purview of responsibility; and

8. Perform other tasks as may be required connected exclusively with the responsibilities herein.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree in business, management, international affairs, philanthropy or related fields is highly desirable.

Experience: A minimum of five years of fundraising experience is required.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

1. Track record of fundraising experience with proven success in creating and managing fundraising programs in Brazil is required.

2. Experience managing high-level relationships is required.

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Portuguese are required.

4. Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with local partners, government officials and external media partners are required.

5. Experience working within international contexts is required.

6. Strong technology skills, including experience with donor databases (preferably the Raiser’s Edge) and knowledge of social media are highly desirable.

7. Demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW is required.

Duration: Fixed-term position for a one-year period at a 75% schedule (30 hours per week).

Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.

How to apply:

Please apply immediately or by 11:59 PM EST on March 17, 2017 by visiting our online job portal at http://careers.hrw.org/opportunities/show/?jobid=1377. 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 an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

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.