EU Research & Expert Data Collection Intern

The World Justice Project (WJP) is seeking a full-time, paid intern for a six-month position, with the possibility of extension up to one year. This position is based in the WJP Washington, DC office. WJP maintains a hybrid work schedule, and employees are expected to live within commuting distance of the office and work in the office three days per week. This is a current vacancy with an immediate start.

Candidates selected for this position must have access to a reliable internet connection.

Responsibilities:

• Support the primary data collection process for the Qualified Respondents’ Questionnaires (QRQ) administered in the EU. This includes survey maintenance, large scale outreach efforts, correspondence with expert contributors, and management of online data collection platforms and CRM databases;
• Conduct qualitative research on rule of law developments in the EU;
• Contribute to the data analysis, research, writing, editing, and design of the EU Subnational Justice, Governance, and Rule of Law Indicators report;
• Support projects and activities related to alternative data collection efforts, data presentation, and data visualization;
• Assist with preparations for meetings and presentations, including producing drafts of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and handouts, and preparing and assembling outreach materials for external distribution;
• Provide general programmatic and administrative support, including research, editing and proofreading documents and presentations, assisting with calendar management, and coordinating logistics for meetings;
• Undertake rule of law research and analysis as necessary.

Qualifications: This position is open to graduates (Bachelor’s degree) with excellent attention to detail and research skills. International experience and foreign language skills are preferred. The ideal candidate will have completed coursework in international affairs, social sciences, journalism, economics, policy studies, regional studies, or related fields. They will be bright, highly dependable, and motivated with a strong academic record and an enthusiastic interest in the rule of law.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:

• Preferably at least one year of professional experience, including internships;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel), with preference given to those with prior experience/proven ability managing large databases;
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently, and ability to give and receive feedback;

• Ability to work independently as well as in group settings, the ability to manage his or her own workload, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail;
• English fluency is required; proficiency in additional EU languages is strongly preferred;
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States;
• Commitment to the WJP’s mission and principles (www.worldjusticeproject.org).

How to Apply: The World Justice Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. To apply, please visit WJP's employment portal: https://worldjusticeproject.org/about-us/connect/employment. Please include the following documents along with your application (in one PDF file):

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample (three pages maximum)
• Contact information for three references (past supervisors and employers preferred)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until April 20, 2024, but applications received by April 10 will be prioritized. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up directly with candidates selected for interviews. No phone calls please.