Apply on company website Multiple Office Locations Considered Hybrid Full-time USD 102,000 – 112,000 / year

Human Rights Watch is hiring an AI Strategy and Solutions Lead

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior technology leadership and stakeholders to shape a holistic AI strategy, addressing data infrastructure, system readiness, and organizational capacity
  • Evaluate existing AI capabilities and guide the creation of a phased implementation plan that combines immediate opportunities with sustainable growth
  • Investigate AI initiatives within similar nonprofit, humanitarian, and human rights organizations to uncover potential partnerships
  • Partner with internal teams to identify impactful applications of AI and convert operational needs into actionable technical projects
  • Design, develop, and launch AI and machine learning systems that deliver quantifiable benefits such as time savings or improved performance
  • Utilize platforms within the Microsoft AI suite—including Copilot Studio, Azure AI, and Power Platform—alongside other suitable technologies to build solutions
  • Manage external consultants and third-party vendors to supplement internal resources and ensure timely delivery
  • Develop a balanced strategy that introduces staff to AI tools while also pursuing custom developments that enhance core functions
  • Produce targeted educational content for diverse departments and skill levels, focusing on effective prompting and ethical AI use
  • Assist in facilitating AI working groups and communities of practice to foster knowledge sharing
  • Develop clear, user-friendly guides and playbooks to help non-technical employees understand and use AI tools
  • Work with technology leadership to establish risk evaluation frameworks and ensure compliance with security, infrastructure, and architectural standards
  • Support the formulation and practical application of AI-related policies
  • Define evaluation criteria for Proof of Concepts and Minimal Viable Products in coordination with key stakeholders
  • Engage with business units to understand their goals and jointly drive AI initiatives with shared accountability
  • Navigate the tension between innovation and real-world limitations—including data integrity, security, and resource availability—while upholding organizational principles and mission

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Other

  • This is a one year fixed-term position
  • Must be based within commuting distance of one of the following offices: Amsterdam, Amman, Berlin, Brussels, London, Stockholm, New York, Washington DC, Miami, Sao Paulo, Toronto or Chicago
  • Candidates must not require relocation support to work near an office
  • Candidates must have valid work authorization for their intended location
  • Employer cannot sponsor work authorization for this role
  • Only complete applications will be considered; only selected candidates will be contacted
  • Application Deadline: August 30, 2026

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Job Details
Location Multiple Office Locations Considered
Work mode Hybrid
Employment Full-time
Salary USD 102,000 – 112,000 / year
Department Operations Department
Category other
Posted 12 hours ago
Application On company website
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Human Rights Watch is an international nonprofit organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. The organization investigates abuses around the world and publishes findings to hold governments, armed groups, and corporations accountable.

It focuses on a wide range of issues including civil and political rights, economic and social rights, and the rights of marginalized groups. These include children's rights, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, refugee and migrant rights, and the rights of older people and persons with disabilities.

Human Rights Watch works in over 100 countries, advocating for justice, accountability, and systemic change. It engages with international bodies like the United Nations and regional organizations to promote human rights standards and influence policy.

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