Consultancy: Research/Data Analyst

Founded in July 2013, Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Geneva. LAW takes a survivor centered, gender sensitive approach to creative legal strategies to improve access to justice and provide legal redress to the most vulnerable in conflict-affected and fragile regions.

LAW undertakes a number of cutting-edge projects and global campaigns to support communities that have suffered grave human rights violations across Africa, Middle East and South Asia.

LAW’s ground-breaking Rohingya Crisis programme seeks to ensure meaningful Rohingya participation in the ongoing international justice processes pertaining to their treatment in Myanmar, including: the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar); the ongoing investigation by the Officer of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC); the proceedings before the Federal Criminal and Correctional Court in Argentina based on universal jurisdiction principle; and the work of the Independent Investigative Mechanism on Myanmar (IIMM). LAW works closely with the different legal teams working within these mechanisms. LAW undertakes innovative strategic litigation on behalf of Rohingya and ensures Rohingya voices are prioritized throughout its advocacy.

In Cox’s Bazar, LAW works along with a network of volunteers, the ‘Survivor Advocates’ and members of the ‘Shanti Mohila’ (Peace Women), a Rohingya survivors’ group founded in 2018 – who are on the frontlines of the fight for justice for the Rohingya community. Over the years, they have made their community understand the ongoing international justice and accountability mechanisms, advocated for gender equality, and have spoken out about their experiences including the severe sexual violence perpetrated by the Myanmar military, with a view to contributing to the legal proceedings, overcoming the stigma associated with victimhood.

LAW seeks an expert in research and data analysis to assist in a research project to understand the continuing impact of atrocity crimes experienced or witnessed by Rohingya individuals during the 2016 and 2017 ‘clearance operations’ by the Myanmar military. The researcher will analyse the data collected through community-participatory research to provide a quantitative/qualitative analysis

The key functions and responsibilities of the Researcher/Data Analyst will include (but not limited to):

• Desk research.
• Developing a coding framework in consultation with the LAW team to analyse the raw data.
• Reviewing the raw data and providing contextual qualitative/quantitative analysis disaggregated as per key variable.
• The consultation period is from March to April 2025, with a duration of 25-30 days
• The research submission deadline is late March or early April 2025.

• At least 7 years of experience in gathering, analysing, and reviewing statistical and qualitative data from survivors of international crimes in humanitarian contexts; Knowledge of biostatistics is desirable but not essential.
• Published work reporting, summarising or collating empirical research;
• Understanding of protection and displacement issues in the South Asia/ Southeast Asia context, and experience working with data as relates to mass atrocity/genocide events;
• Strong technical literacy for data analysis and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• CV and short letter of interest, indicating how your past research and analytical experience aligns with the skills required for the above assignment and availability in the coming months.
• Portfolio
• Work References (preferable)

How to Apply: Individuals who is passionate and wishing to make a difference for this consultancy are invited to submit the above-mentioned document to the following e-mail address: [email protected]

Subject Line: “Application for Research/ Data Analyst – LAW”

• Location: Remote/Home Based
• Deadline for application: 13 February 2025

For more information about LAW visit: www.legalactionworldwide.org