Manager, Development and Outreach

Due to COVID-19, many of our global offices are operating at reduced capacity. The successful candidate may be required to work remotely if local regulations require it. We recognize that this period, during the pandemic, is an exceptionally difficult time for most people, particularly those with caregiving responsibilities, and we aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible throughout both the recruitment and onboarding processes for this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Netherlands Director and the Development team to identify, vet, cultivate, serve, solicit, and manage individual donors and prospects, including committee members, foundations, and corporations;
2. Work with the Development Team to identify, evaluate, implement, and manage new funding sources;
3. Manage supporters based in the Netherlands; foundations and individuals;
4. Manage, coordinate, and assist in organizing small-scale and flagship fundraising, outreach, and donor engagement events in the Netherlands, including virtual events, researcher or program briefings, and other donor engagement events;
5. Liaise with the leadership of the Netherlands Committee and the Committee: schedule meetings (in person or online), create agendas, prepare background materials, lead meetings, oversee events, and follow up on meetings;
6. Assist the Netherlands Director in developing fundraising strategies;
7. Assist with event production (in person or virtual) for individuals, foundations, and corporations;
8. Manage communications with and create content for the Netherlands Committee and the broader Dutch donor community, including distributing event invitations, program updates, and other relevant outreach materials;
9. Provide support services for the Amsterdam office, including tracking gifts and using HRW’s Salesforce database;
10. Oversee the recruitment and training of interns and coordinate their work;
11. Promote an inclusive and positive work environment by seeking out diverse perspectives, encouraging staff to participate in DE&I initiatives, and proactively addressing bias, discrimination, microaggressions, etc.; and
12. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor's degree is required.
Experience: A minimum of five years of experience, preferably in fundraising and/or event management, is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. An entrepreneurial spirit and the discipline to work independently, as well as the ability to function as part of a development team, are highly desirable.
2. Experience coordinating in-person and virtual events, preferably large-scale events, is required.
3. Creativity, initiative, follow-through, and excellent organizational skills are required.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills in Dutch and English are required.
5. Strong interpersonal skills are required to work collaboratively within HRW, our volunteer groups and committees, as well as with local and external partners.
6. The ability to multitask effectively, including strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, is required.
7. A demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues, along with the ability to fully understand and effectively represent the mission and programs of HRW, is essential.
8. Strong technical skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, social media platforms, and online conferencing tools (Zoom and Microsoft Teams), are highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits:

HRW is seeking exceptional candidates and offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. HRW provides a relocation assistance package and will help employees obtain the necessary work authorization, if required; people of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Please apply immediately or by August 28, 2022 by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and a CV or resume. Please do not call or email us. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the high volume of responses, we will not accept applications submitted via email, and inquiries regarding the status of applications will not be answered.

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates from all backgrounds 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 forms of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and non-parents, the self-taught and university-educated, and from a wide range of socioeconomic 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.