Human Rights Watch
Researcher,Myanmar
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“Researcher, Myanmar at Human Rights Watch. Skills: Human rights research, Human rights advocacy, Myanmar expertise. Research human rights situation. Monitor human rights situation”
Industry & Context.
Analyze information; Identify developments; Prioritize developments; Communicate developments
Travel internationally, Work flexible hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Advanced degree or equivalent experience, Minimum five years professional experience, Experience on or in Myanmar, Human rights documentation experience, Excellent English oral and written skills, Excellent Burmese oral and written skills, Significant knowledge of Myanmar human rights, Knowledge of regional human rights dimensions, Ability to identify and research developments, Ability to analyze human rights developments, Ability to communicate human rights developments, Ability to conduct interviews remotely, Ability to conduct interviews in-person, Ability to produce high quality written materials, Knowledge of human rights, Experience working in human rights, Familiarity with international human rights law, Initiative and follow-through, Capacity to think creatively, Capacity to think strategically, Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, Ability to be self-directed, Ability to multi-task effectively, Planning and organizing skills, Ability to think strategically for advocacy, Ability to develop advocacy strategies, Ability to implement advocacy strategies, Ability to seize advocacy opportunities, Ability to lead advocacy meetings, Demonstrated ability to think strategically about media, Ability to use traditional media, Ability to use social media, Ability to work flexible hours
Nice to Have
Familiarity with refugee situation, Experience conducting open source investigations, Familiarity with international humanitarian law, Experience conducting media interviews
What You'll Do.
Research human rights situation
Monitor human rights situation
Document human rights situation
Collect information from sources
Analyze information from sources
Write briefing papers
Publicize briefing papers
Publicize news releases
Publicize submissions
Collect supporting documents
Collect supporting materials
Lead strategy development
Respond to media queries
Respond to public queries
Respond to colleague queries
Project concerns in public
Present human rights concerns
Work with non-governmental organizations
Work with local human rights organizations
Assist Development Department
Liaise with HRW staff
Ensure effective coordination
Ensure effective delivery
Travel internationally
Carry out other tasks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with non-governmental organizations; Work with local organizations; Collaborate within HRW; Collaborate with external partners
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication; Publicize reports; Publicize briefing papers; Publicize letters; Publicize news releases; Publicize op-eds; Publicize submissions; Present concerns; Media engagement; Public speaking
Full Job Description
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY Researcher, Myanmar Asia Division Multiple Southeast Asia Locations Considered Application Deadline: 30 June, 2026 The Asia Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Myanmar Researcher to investigate, analyze, and advocate against human rights abuses in Myanmar and related regional issues. The researcher will develop and implement a research and advocacy agenda on human rights issues related to Myanmar. The Asia Division is one of HRW’s six regional research programs and is made up of about 30 staff, many of them based in the region and working in challenging environments. The Asia Division works to promote human rights in Asia by conducting human rights investigations, writing reports, advocating, and working with partners and media. This full-time position reports to a Deputy Asia Director and will be based preferably in Thailand, although other locations in Southeast Asia may be considered. The role is remote and expected to start in September 2026. Responsibilities: Research, monitor and document the human rights situation in Myanmar, as well as neighboring countries where rights abuses related to Myanmar are occurring, by collecting and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources including governments, media, academia, NGOs, victims, witnesses, journalists, diplomats, security forces and others. This includes the situation of Rohingya and other refugees from Myanmar; Write and publicize reports, briefing papers, letters, news releases, op-eds, and submissions to international bodies; collect supporting documents and materials such as photographs and videos; Lead development and implementation of local, regional, and international strategies to change abusive laws, policies, and practices in Myanmar; Respond to queries from the media, public, and colleagues in the human rights community and take initiative to project concerns in public debates; Place abuses within the broader political, social a
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