Coram Children’s Legal Centre

International Research Intern / JOB DESCRIPTION

POST DETAILS:

POST TITLE:International Research Intern

LOCATION:Coram Children’s Legal Centre

SALARY SCALE:£19,000 pro rata

RESPONSIBLE TO:Research and Projects Manager

HOURS:35 hours per week

Contract Duration:6 months – to start as soon as possible

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  1. The International Research Intern is line managed by the Research and Projects Manager.
  1. The International Research Intern works closely with the Director of Coram International and other members of Coram International in undertaking and supporting research and other projects.

MAIN DUTIES:

  1. The International Research Intern will undertake and support research on thematic, and legal issues relating to children’s rights and gender rights.
  1. The International Research Intern will research and provide support to drafting applications for funding and consultancy opportunities.
  1. The International Research Intern will undertake any other research and administrative duties as appropriate, as requested by the Coram International team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The International Research Intern will be responsible for:

  1. Undertaking and supporting research and analysis for UNICEF and other international organisations as part of Coram International’s projects, including, for example:

- Conducting desk-based research on a range of child and gender rights issues;

- Drafting high quality written work;

- Drafting funding and consultancy applications; and

- Providing support to finalisation of research projects, including formatting, referencing, copy editing, etc.

  1. Researching funding opportunities to support the international work of the Centre, drafting funding applications and supporting reporting to donor agencies.
  1. Contributing to Coram International’s publications and supporting the editing and updating of the website.
  1. Undertaking some administrative duties to support the Coram International, where required.
  1. Any other activities that are required to support the work of Coram International.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential requirements:

  • Degree in Law, Human Rights, or other relevant social science degree;
  • Interest in child rights;
  • Excellent research and analytical skills;
  • Proven written skills;
  • Fluency in English;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable experience, qualifications and skills:

  • Post-graduate degree in Law, Human Rights, or other relevant subject;
  • Knowledge of international children’s rights law;
  • Experience of working for a human rights or development organisation;
  • Experience of working in an international environment;
  • Knowledge of quantitative or qualitative methodology;
  • Knowledge of STATA, SPSS or other statistical software package;
  • Additional language skills.