Coordinator, Development and Outreach Department

PART-TIME JOB VACANCY
COORDINATOR
Development and Outreach Department
Geneva Office
Application Deadline: 27 May 2026

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Coordinator in its Geneva office to provide fundraising, outreach, coordination, and administrative assistance to the team. The Geneva office serves as an important base for HRW’s development, fundraising, and outreach activities in Switzerland. This position is part-time at 32 hours per week and reports to the Associate Director, Development and Outreach based in Geneva. This position must be based within commuting distance of the Geneva office and is expected to work from the office as needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure accurate and timely recording of all campaigns, appeals, gifts and contact information on Salesforce; generating financial reports, lists and queries, and updating information;
2. Provide administrative support including scheduling, preparing for and taking minutes at meetings, preparing agendas and background materials, processing mail, responding to inquiries, and making travel arrangements; processing and tracking department expenses;
3. Coordinate and organize the logistics and execution of logistics for outreach and cultivation events in/around Geneva, including HRW's annual Voices for Justice dinner, conferences and privately hosted events;
4. Prepare, draft, edit, format, and distribute various materials for both internal and external use, translating documents, proofreading of content for newsletters, printed materials, and presentations;
5. Act as a liaison, maintaining active communication with other departments and project stakeholders, responding to general inquiries from both the public and internal teams;
6. Assist with donor relations including writing gift acknowledgement letters, tax receipts, and tracking communication with Geneva Committee members, donors, and supporters;
7. Assist with the recruitment and training of interns;
8. Provide support to the team by assisting with donor research and profiles as needed; and
9. Perform other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience in communications, business administration, international relations, events management, or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience and demonstrated success in coordinating events is required.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

1. Prior office/administration experience, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail are required.
2. Exercise strong interpersonal skills in order to work collegially and collaboratively within the team and across HRW to help create a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English are essential, with the ability to flex to meet audience needs, and empathetic active listening skills.
4. Strong interest in international human rights and a commitment to personal learning and development.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, including donors are required.
6. Ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
7. Experience with event planning, community engagement, and/or philanthropy is highly desirable.
8. Self-motivation and ability to prioritize between multiple tasks, work with minimal supervision, and complete tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner, while maintaining confidentiality as needed is required.
9. Proficiency in computer programs such as MS Office applications is required.
10. Professional experience using Salesforce and Marketing Cloud is highly desirable.

Other: Applicants for this position must possess valid work authorization for employment in Switzerland.

Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers comprehensive compensation and employer-paid benefits. The gross annualized salary range for this position is CHF 73,000 - 76,000, which will be pro-rated to CHF 58,400 - 60,800, to reflect an 80% (32 hours per week) working schedule.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by 27 May 2026 by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and a resume or CV in English, preferably in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 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 or require a disability related accommodation, 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 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.