World Justice Project · 13 hours ago
Rule of Law Index Internship
Washington, DC, Washington, DC, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $19.50/hrThe World Justice Project is seeking a full-time intern for their Rule of Law Index team based in Washington, DC. The intern will provide crucial support for the annual Rule of Law Index research project, including data collection, research assistance, and report production tasks.
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Responsibilities
Assist with the primary data collection process for the Qualified Respondents’ Questionnaire (QRQ) expert surveys administered in 143 countries for the annual WJP Rule of Law Index report. This includes survey design and maintenance, survey administration, data collection, management of expert contributors, and management of online data collection platforms and CRM databases
Maintain engagement with our network of experts through the WJP WhatsApp and LinkedIn groups
Contribute to the data validation, research, and copy editing of the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index and other thematic reports
Undertake rule of law research and analysis as necessary
Conducting background research or literature reviews on relevant topics, including environmental justice, judicial independence, and/or rule of law in the United States
Assisting with report production tasks, including preparation of report content, coordination of email outreach, preparation of draft presentations, and general proofing and data review
Participating in project development calls with team leads
Qualification
Required
Graduates (B.A.) with relevant experience
Strong attention to detail
Strong writing and research skills
Highly motivated individuals with a strong academic track record
Enthusiastic interest in the rule of law
Commitment to WJP's mission and principles
Ability to work independently as well as in group settings
Ability to manage their own workload
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure
Preferred
International experience
Foreign language skills
Completed coursework in international affairs, social sciences, journalism, economics, policy studies, regional studies, or pre-law
Strong professional writing, copy editing/proofing, and communication skills
Experience conducting qualitative research and/or performing general desk research
Administrative support experience
Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform or other large contact databases
Ability to manage large datasets (strong skills in Microsoft Excel preferred)
Experience conducting professional correspondence
English fluency is required; fluency in an additional language (including Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish) is a plus
Company
World Justice Project
The World Justice Project (WJP) is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to create knowledge, build awareness, and stimulate action to advance the rule of law worldwide.
Founded in 2007
11-50 employees
Funding
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Early StageLeadership Team
Alejandro Ponce
Chief Research Officer
James van der Klok
Chief of Philanthropic Partnerships
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