Research Analyst 1 (Mid-Level)

The Mitchell Group Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking a Research Analyst I to combat child labour and human trafficking. This remote role requires strong research and analytical skills, alongside a background in social sciences. The successful candidate will conduct desk research, assess risks, and present findings related to these critical global issues. Candidates must have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree, or a master's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience.
• Expertise in international child labour standards.
• Understanding of global criminal networks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research on state-sponsored child labour.
• Assess qualitative and quantitative reports.
• Draft summary paragraphs on risk assessments.
• Catalogue citations in research.
• Present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Flexibility and team orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Position Title: Research Analyst I (Mid-Level)

Location: Remote (Must be a U.S. Citizen)

Job Type: Contract/Consultancy

Deadline to Apply: January 21, 2025. Applications are currently being shortlisted, and interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis.

Position Summary

The Research Analyst I will support initiatives to combat child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking globally by providing rigorous specialized data collection and desk review tasks. The analyst will conduct applied research that integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies to analyze global labour conditions, supply chains, and trade flows, contributing directly to reports under the Trade and Development Act (TDA) and the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research to identify incidents of state‑sponsored use of child labour, including state‑owned enterprises, criminal networks, and elevated risks related to state‑sponsored use of child labour globally.
• Using established criteria, systematically assess qualitative or quantitative reports, statistics, newspaper articles, NGO/civil society organisational reports, interviews, or other material to identify incidences of child labour.
• Assess supply‑chain risks of state‑sponsored child labour.
• Draft summary paragraphs of risk or identified incidence of state‑sponsored child labour, systematically applying research criteria across a large swath of countries.
• Systematically catalogue citations across country research.
• Present research findings to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to social science research and a minimum of 3‑5 years of related experience or a master’s degree.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Subject‑matter expertise in international child labour standards, including ILO conventions 138 and 182.
• Strong understanding of global criminal networks and state‑sponsored labour programmes.
• Ability to exercise personal and professional discretion in handling projects of a sensitive nature.
• Flexible, team‑oriented approach to work.

Application Instructions

Please submit a detailed CV by the deadline to [e-mail] with the subject line “TMG Research Analyst 1 (Specialized Data Collection) Application.”