Executive Human Rights Jobs

Browse executive human rights jobs, including chief executive, executive director, vice president, secretary-general, and other C-suite or organization-wide leadership positions. These roles typically combine strategic direction, governance, financial stewardship, fundraising, public representation, people leadership, and accountability for organizational impact. Employers may include international NGOs, foundations, networks, research institutes, professional associations, and mission-driven institutions. Use the filters below to refine current executive opportunities by location, issue area, organization, work mode, or salary information.

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Chief Development Officer

On-site

Human Rights Watch

Multiple Locations Considered; New York, New York, United States, United States 4 days ago $100,000 Executive

Civil & Political Rights Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Fundraising & Partnerships

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Chair of Board of Trustees

On-site

Care International UK

United Kingdom, United Kingdom 1 week ago Executive

Gender & Women's Rights Leadership & Strategy

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Deputy CEO

Hybrid

Environmental Justice Foundation

London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago £65,000 - £75,000 Executive

Climate & Environmental Justice Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Leadership & Strategy

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Head of Finance

Remote

Civicus: World Alliance for Citizen Participation

1 month ago USD 87,845 Executive

Leadership & Strategy

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Senior Director, Communications

On-site

Black Feminist Future

1 month ago Executive

Gender & Women's Rights Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination

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Chief Program Officer, Policy, Research, and Prevention

Hybrid

Innocence Project

New York, New York, United States, United States 3 months ago $229,500 - $298,000 Executive

Justice & Accountability Leadership & Strategy

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Chief Program Officer, Exoneration Strategy & Support

Hybrid

Innocence Project

New York, New York, United States, United States 3 months ago $229,500 - $298,000 Executive

Civil & Political Rights Justice & Accountability Leadership & Strategy

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Chief Operating Officer

On-site

Human Rights Watch

Multiple Locations Considered 4 months ago $340,000 – 375,000 Executive

Civil & Political Rights Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Leadership & Strategy

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Chief Legal Officer

On-site

Southern Poverty Law Center

Atlanta, GA; Montgomery, AL; Washington, DC, United States 4 months ago $275,000 to $320,000 Executive

Civil & Political Rights Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Leadership & Strategy

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1. Chief Development Officer

   Human Rights Watch

   • Location: Multiple Locations Considered; New York, New York, United States, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Salary: $100,000
   • Posted: 4 days ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Fundraising & Partnerships

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2. Chair of Board of Trustees

   Care International UK

   • Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Gender & Women's Rights, Leadership & Strategy

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3. Deputy CEO

   Environmental Justice Foundation

   • Location: London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
   • Work mode: Hybrid
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
   • Posted: 4 weeks ago
   • Categories: Climate & Environmental Justice, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Leadership & Strategy

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4. Head of Finance

   Civicus: World Alliance for Citizen Participation

   • Work mode: Remote
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Salary: USD 87,845
   • Posted: 1 month ago
   • Categories: Leadership & Strategy

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5. Senior Director, Communications

   Black Feminist Future

   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Posted: 1 month ago
   • Categories: Gender & Women's Rights, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination

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6. Chief Program Officer, Policy, Research, and Prevention

   Innocence Project

   • Location: New York, New York, United States, United States
   • Work mode: Hybrid
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Salary: $229,500 - $298,000
   • Posted: 3 months ago
   • Categories: Justice & Accountability, Leadership & Strategy

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7. Chief Program Officer, Exoneration Strategy & Support

   Innocence Project

   • Location: New York, New York, United States, United States
   • Work mode: Hybrid
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Salary: $229,500 - $298,000
   • Posted: 3 months ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Justice & Accountability, Leadership & Strategy

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8. Chief Operating Officer

   Human Rights Watch

   • Location: Multiple Locations Considered
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Salary: $340,000 – 375,000
   • Posted: 4 months ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Leadership & Strategy

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9. Chief Legal Officer

   Southern Poverty Law Center

   • Location: Atlanta, GA; Montgomery, AL; Washington, DC, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Salary: $275,000 to $320,000
   • Posted: 4 months ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Leadership & Strategy

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