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Job type part-time
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About us: love justice international (lji) is a christian nonprofit organization compelled by god’s love to fight the world’s greatest injusticesWe fight injustice in two primary ways: through our expanding anti-human trafficking work and by caring for orphaned and abandoned childrenWe currently work throughout asia and africa.
Position type: part-time; volunteer; stateside (remote)
Position overview: lji`s anti-human trafficking model focuses on transit monitoringWe identify, intercept, and assist trafficking victims as they are being transported—when victims and traffickers are the most visible and open to detection—and before they reach the destination in which they will be sold, hidden, and abusedBecause the crime of trafficking has already commenced, we have access to actionable intelligence that can be used to assist police in the apprehension of suspects and to understand trafficking methodsTo date, we have intercepted over 24,000 individuals to prevent them from being trafficked and have assisted police in the arrest of over 990 traffickers, with 35% of closed cases resulting in convictions.
Love justice currently works in 17 countries and is in an exciting phase of exploration and expansionThe research fellow would play an integral role in our expansion process by conducting remote research and interviews that would help lay the groundwork for establishing new fields.
The research fellow will be based remotely and report to the director of expansionary research and safe foreign employment.
The duration of this fellowship is one year, with the possibility for extensionPlease include a 3-5 page academic writing sample along with your application.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
Conducting a literature review on the human trafficking trends in, and socioeconomic and political conditions of, a specific country
Conducting informational interviews with relevant actors and potential partners in a specific country, such as ngos, church leaders, and other stakeholders
Making initial assessments about the feasibility of implementing transit monitoring in the country of focus, including victim-identification protocol, monitoring locations, law enforcement, ease of ngo operations, and other factors
Assisting with identifying local leaders or partners to oversee new pilots
Assisting with other high-level and strategic research issues that may arise
Mature christian faith
Strong passion for social justice and advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations
A bachelor’s degree is required; some graduate education in a relevant field (political science, criminal justice, economics, law, sociology, etc.) is strongly preferred
Proficiency in spanish or french - including speaking, reading, and writing - is required
Strong academic research, writing, and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail and organization
Ability to conduct self-directed research and to multi-task
Ability to represent lji’s work well to key stakeholders and to effectively communicate with others in cross-cultural contexts
Some international travel or work experience is preferred
Please apply on our careers page.
Email careers@lovejustice.ngo with questions.
