The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is seeking two full-time Tyranny Tracker Fellows for a six-month fellowship, with the possibility of extension. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital human rights research from anywhere in the world.
About the Human Rights Foundation:
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. HRF is one of the few international organizations that exclusively targets human rights issues in authoritarian regimes, focusing on over 90 countries where citizens are denied meaningful electoral competition, basic political freedoms, and judicial independence.
About the Position:
As a Tyranny Tracker Fellow, you will support HRF’s Tyranny Tracker Research project, which monitors and analyzes political repression worldwide. This project aligns closely with HRF’s mission of promoting human rights in closed societies. You will be involved in managing the research project, drafting internal research memos, conducting research, and handling project management tasks such as setting goals and managing deadlines.
Skills & Requirements:
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills (strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of political science, international relations, international or comparative law (strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with qualitative social science research methods and literature on authoritarianism and democratization (strongly preferred)
- Passionate about research
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Creative mindset
- Strong affinity for HRF’s mission
- Based in the United States (preferred), but highly qualified candidates from other regions will be considered
- Time commitment: 40 hours/week
- Stipend: $2,500/month for full-time
Interested candidates should submit their application by August 16, 2024.
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