Rule of Law Index 2023 Internship

The WJP’s Index team is seeking a full-time, paid intern for a four-to-six month position, with the possibility of extension up to one year. 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.

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

Responsibilities: As part of a small team, interns will provide crucial support to the Index team and will assist with data collection efforts and report production for WJP’s various projects, including the WJP Rule of Law Index 2023, graphical country reports, and other thematic and country-specific projects. The main responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

·      Support the primary data collection process for the Qualified Respondents’ Questionnaires (QRQ) expert surveys administered in 142 countries for the annual WJP Rule of Law Index report. This includes survey maintenance, large scale outreach efforts, correspondence with expert contributors, and management of online data collection platforms and CRM databases;

·      Contribute to the data analysis, research, writing, editing, and design of the WJP Rule of Law Index annual report series;

·      Support the production of additional WJP research publications and materials derived from Index data;

·      Support projects and activities related to alternative data collection efforts, data presentation, and data visualization;

·      Conduct qualitative research on rule of law developments around the world;

·      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 Index calendar management, and coordinating logistics for travel and 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, law, or related field. 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;

·      Proficiency in a foreign language (especially Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, or French) is preferred;

·      Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States;

·      Commitment to the WJP’s mission and principles (www.worldjusticeproject.org).

Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, this person will frequently be required to use finger dexterity as well as sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. This person may need to remain seated for long periods of time, have the ability to perform repetitive motions, grasp objects, including a writing instrument, stand, communicate verbally and hear well enough to detect nuances, and receive detailed information. This person may be required to walk, push or pull objects, bend, squat, reach, or kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for extensive reading. WJP is committed to making reasonable accommodations to support employment of people with disabilities.

Working Conditions: The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job. This person will typically work indoors in a heated and air-conditioned office, with a mixture of natural, incandescent and fluorescent light with low to moderate noise levels.