Human Rights Researcher
| Company: | Ecruit |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £-1 to £-1 a year |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | London (Greater London, England) |
| Working pattern: | Remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Human Rights Researcher – Remote | UK
Salary:
We offer a competitive salary.
Candidate Location:
We particularly welcome applicants based in the UK, Turkey, Germany and Eastern Europe, but applications are welcome from anywhere in the world.
The Role
Are you a journalist, policy analyst or academic researcher with a talent for uncovering information?
Interested in using your research skills to investigate important human rights issues?
Rights Data Initiative is looking for a
Human Rights Researcher
to investigate developments across different countries and regions.
Whether your background is in journalism, policy, academia or human rights, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Research human rights issues across different countries and regions.
Gather and verify information from news reports, government documents, NGO publications and academic sources.
Analyse findings and identify important trends or developments.
Produce clear research reports, briefings and analytical materials.
Conduct interviews or field research where required.
Collaborate with other researchers to ensure findings are accurate and reliable.
About Our Company
Rights Data Initiative is an independent research platform focused on documenting human rights developments, conducting regional research and analysing publicly available information.
The Person
We're looking for someone who has:
At least one year's relevant experience
in journalism, policy analysis, academic research, investigative research or a related field.
Strong research, analytical and fact-checking skills.
The ability to identify and assess reliable information sources.
Access to relevant information, research sources or professional networks.
Good written communication and attention to detail.
Sufficient English communication skills to collaborate and report findings. Fluency is not essential.
The ability to work independently and manage research tasks.
Previous human rights research experience is not essential.
We equally welcome candidates from journalism, policy and academic backgrounds.
What's Next?
If you're curious, analytical and enjoy getting to the facts behind complex issues, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Rights Data Initiative!
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