Research Intern

The World Justice Project•Washington, DC

4d•$19 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The World Justice Project (WJP) is recruiting one (1) applicant to support its research team in a paid internship for a period of six (6) months. This Intern position will be based in Washington, DC, and will report to WJP’s Manager, Giacomo D'Urbano. This is a current vacancy, with an immediate start.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree.
Applicants must be located in the Washington, DC area.
Graduates (B.A. or M.A.) in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or another related field.
Bright, highly motivated individuals with excellent attention to detail.
Enthusiastic interest in the rule of law.
Commitment to the WJP’s mission and principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional setting
Experience conducting qualitative research and/or performing general desk research
Copyediting/proofing experience
Administrative support experience
Experience conducting professional correspondence with external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Supporting questionnaire and conceptual framework developments through desk research and literature reviews.
Assist with the primary data collection process for the Qualified Respondents’ Questionnaire (QRQ) expert surveys. This includes survey design and maintenance, survey administration, large scale outreach efforts, correspondence with expert contributors, and management of online data collection platforms and CRM databases.
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.
Support projects and activities related to alternative data collection efforts, data presentation, and data visualization.
Providing general research assistance as needed to WJP’s portfolio of global research initiatives. These assignments would include supporting Rule of Law Index report activities and supporting research on rule of law in the United States.