The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly-qualified candidates for the position of Officer in the Tokyo office. The Tokyo Development Team serves as an important base for HRW’s development, fundraising, and outreach activities in Japan. The full-time position is based in Tokyo and reports to the City Director based in Tokyo.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage the production of fundraising, outreach and cultivation events in Japan, including HRW's annual Voices for Justice dinner, researcher briefings, advocacy and cultivation events;
- Assist the City Director on all aspects of event logistics, strategy and follow-up;
- Work in partnership with the Creative Team to manage the marketing and branding elements related to all printed materials and marketing merchandise;
- Manage various aspects of the Tokyo Committee including quarterly meetings and sub-committee meetings;
- Manage communications with constituents via phone, mail and electronic media;
- Create and track guest lists, donor lists, fundraising, and expenses for all events;
- Assist with donor research and profiles and manage donor entries in databases;
- Deliver outputs in a timely manner and be consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities of the Development and Outreach Department;
- Manage an Associate who provides administrative support to the team;
- Advertise, recruit, train and coordinate the work of interns; and
- Perform other responsibilities as may be required.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Journalism, Law, Social Sciences or related studies is required.
Skills/Experience:
Experience: A minimum of five years of business experience is required. Fundraising and event planning skills are preferred.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience coordinating events, preferably large-scale events, is required.
- Creativity, initiative, follow-through and excellent organizational skills are required.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Japanese are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with local partners, government officials and external media partners are required.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work under pressure are required.
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW is essential.
- Strong technology skills, including experience with donor databases and knowledge of social media are highly desirable.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and the discipline to work independently, but also the ability to function as a member of a development team is highly desirable.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.
How to Apply:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 4 2017
Active Until:
Oct 5 2017
Hiring Organization:
Human Rights Watch
industry:
Nonprofit