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About the Role

The Asia Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking student interns for its Tokyo office. Interns will focus on projects related to domestic and international issues in Japan, with opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, workshops, and network with HRW staff and other interns. This internship offers a chance to apply academic skills in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with HRW research on domestic and international human rights issues related to Japan, as well as with advocacy on those issues
• Conducting desk research, analyzing data, and organizing advocacy efforts regarding issues in Asia and beyond
• Attending external meetings with staff in the Asia division
• Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the student’s interests and abilities

Requirements

• Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students for the duration of the internship term
• Students with relevant coursework in human rights are encouraged to apply
• Strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to projects, and reliability with strong attention to detail are required
• A demonstrated strong interest in human rights is highly desirable
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, internet applications) and internet research skills are essential
• Advanced level proficiency in Japanese and English (both in writing and speaking) is highly desirable
• Applicants who are offered an internship must possess valid work authorization in Japan for the duration of the internship

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Internet applications
• Internet research skills
• Japanese language proficiency
• English language proficiency

Location

• Tokyo

Work Type

• Part-time

Experience Level

• Student

Education Level

• Undergraduate student
• Graduate student

Salary/Compensations

• 800 yen per day (stipend for lunch expenses)
• Reimbursement up to 2000 yen per day (transportation expenses)

Benefits

• Opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, and special events relating to human rights
• Networking opportunities with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees
• Potential for academic credit

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds based anywhere 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.