Research Intern

Company Description

Founded in 2000, Free the Slaves (FTS) is a pioneer and leader in the global effort to eradicate slavery. Our mission is to liberate those in slavery and change the conditions that allow slavery to persist. Free the Slaves works at the grassroots level to empower vulnerable individuals and communities to achieve freedom from slavery and develop resistance to slavery. We work with and through local partners to build national capacity to combat slavery and trafficking. We advocate for policies and laws that help in the fight against slavery. We are committed to rigorous assessment of our work and scrupulous integrity in the use of donor funds. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with programs in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East, Free the Slaves has a diverse and expert staff and a highly engaged and supportive board of directors. For more information, see: www.freetheslaves.net.

Job Description

The Free the Slaves internship program is a formal effort to develop and train future leaders of the anti-slavery movement. We seek to provide each participant with training and hands-on experience in various facets of anti-slavery programming. We encourage students to arrange academic credit as Free the Slaves internships offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization and close supervision by FTS staff. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

This position reports directly to the Senior Program Manager for Research. The Research Intern will support the FTS Research Program through engagement in a series of research-related activities. This role involves a passion for the FTS mission, the ability to thoroughly research complex and interconnected themes, and the ability to disseminate research findings to a wide audience. Please note that the internship is not remunerated. It will take place remotely on a part-time basis. Candidates from all regions are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of interviews related to a research project in Antigua and Barbuda.
• Access to relevant software will be provided at the beginning of the internship.
• Analyze secondary data and identify key recommendations and reflections.
• Provide research support to the different regional offices of FTS, as needed
• Participate in weekly meeting sessions with the Research Program Manager
• Take part in the presentation of research findings through workshops and webinars

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a recent university graduate, or be currently enrolled at the graduate level, within the following fields: law, public policy, international relations or affairs, international development, human rights, or another relevant field.
• Be fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of French or Spanish is a plus.
• Be familiar with and possess prior experience engaging with research methodologies, particularly collecting, analyzing, and consolidating primary and secondary data.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Be well organized, self-motivated, and reliable, and should be able to work well both independently and as a part of a team.
• Demonstrate an ability to engage cross-culturally and collaborate with global staff at a professional level.
• A demonstrated history of interest and/or involvement in the human rights movement is highly desirable.