Coordinator, Africa

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
COORDINATOR
Africa Division
New York or Washington D.C. office
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Coordinator to provide administrative, project management, and programmatic support to staff working on human rights issues in Africa. The Coordinator will work with divisional staff based in multiple locations and will facilitate the production of research and advocacy products. The Africa Division works to advance human rights in Africa and conducts a wide range of work, including investigation, report writing, advocacy, and media work.

This is a full-time position based in either our New York or Washington D.C. office and will report to the Deputy Director of the Africa Division, based in Washington D.C. The successful candidate must be based within commuting distance of either the New York or Washington D.C. office and will be expected to work from the office 2-3 days per week or on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide day-to-day administrative support to staff in the Africa Division, such as tracking project timelines and deadlines, scheduling meetings, preparing for and taking minutes at meetings, creating and maintaining extensive filing and archiving systems;

2.