The World Justice Project

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The World Justice Project (WJP) is seeking a full-time, Washington DC-based Research Director of Access to Justice. Position reports directly to Chief Research Officer and responsible for managing a global research portfolio aimed at generating people-centered and policy-relevant justice data and evidence.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Further develop, execute, and fundraise for WJP’s A2J Research Agenda.
• Lead research efforts on topics including access to justice and technology, economic costs of legal problems, and justice needs of migrants.
• Manage a team of research staff and contractors in conducting data analysis, writing, design, and production of research products.
• Represent WJP in initiatives related to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, integrate WJP research into relevant discussions, and coordinate with the Engagement team regarding strategic convenings and opportunities.
• Present research to various audiences and engage with WJP’s global network of partners.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts, identifying relevant funding opportunities, drafting concept notes and proposals, and managing donor relationships.
• Provide technical guidance and input to other teams.

Qualifications:
• Ph.D. or master’s degree in Political Science, Economics, International Relations, or another relevant field.
• 7+ years of related experience, or 3+ years if the candidate has a Ph.D.
• Superior research and data analysis skills.
• A track record of policy-relevant analytical work, demonstrated by publications, reports, and experience with policy dialogue.
• Experience with fundraising and grant management.
• Knowledge of survey research methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including appropriate supervisory and management methodologies.
• Strong communications skills, including experience presenting to various audiences and the ability to write quickly and concisely.
• Proven capacity for strategic thinking and planning.
• Willingness to travel, including overseas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; other software skills preferred.
• Experience with quantitative research, including econometric analysis and data visualization (preferred).
• Proficiency in a second language (preferred).

The World Justice Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. To apply, go to https://worldjusticeproject.isolvedhire.com/jobs/. Please submit one PDF file containing:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample (10 pages max)
• Contact information for 3 professional references

All materials should be submitted in English. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up with candidates selected for interviews. No phone calls please.