Call for Associate

Juba World Group Limited dedicated to making the Constitution work for everyone through law and policy research, social and governance interventions, and strategic impact litigation. Our primary focus is on addressing discrimination at the intersections of caste, gender, disability, and other minority groups through legal means.

A. About the Position and Role:

The Research Associate will be responsible for compiling, organizing, and analyzing legal materials, encompassing, but not limited to, High Court and Supreme Court decisions, pertaining to the rights of one or more of the following groups:
• Persons with Disabilities
• Women and Girls

B. Scope of Work:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of research projects.
• Overseeing the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Summarizing and interpreting research findings for various publications, including reports, papers, and blog posts.
• Reviewing and abstracting published research.
• ⁠Organising consultations, meetings and handling all related administrative work.

C. Desired Skills:

• Ability to work independently, translating research requirements into action plans, and following projects through from initiation to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills for networking and conducting primary research across various entities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects concurrently, even under tight deadlines.

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals are viewed positively.
• Demonstrable evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in time management.

D. Required Education, Experience, and Training:

• A degree in Law; a postgraduate degree is preferred.
• Prior legal research experience around the rights of one or more of the following communities: Persons with Disabilities, and Women and Girls
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong passion for rights-based research and advocacy, and a commitment to social justice work.

To Apply:

Please send your application to info@jubaworldgroup.com with the subject line ‘Application for Research Associate 2024’.
Attach the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• One Writing Sample
• Two references

Candidates selected for an interview will receive notification within 2 weeks of their application.

JWGL is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages individuals to do among the rest across the globe