Established in 2001, Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict (‘Watchlist’) is an international network of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) striving to end violations against children during armed conflicts and to guarantee their rights. We strategically collect and disseminate information on violations against children in conflicts to influence key decision makers, in order to create and implement programs and policies that effectively protect children. Watchlist is a fiscally sponsored project of United Charitable, a US-based 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, the official employer of this position. An Advisory Board comprised of leading international human rights and humanitarian NGOs provides general supervision, and Watchlist’s Associate Members frequently collaborate on advocacy initiatives.
SCOPE OF WORK
Watchlist is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to lead research projects dedicated to (i) examine and strengthen the implementation of UN Security Council’s thematic resolutions on children and armed conflict (CAAC), by collecting and disseminating information on the degree to which these have been integrated at the national level; and (ii) to strengthen efforts to end and prevent grave violations against children in armed conflict by developing user-friendly tools that provide data and analysis on these grave violations, the perpetrators, and factors contributing to changes in their behavior. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in children’s rights and international law and multilateralism, as well as in behavioral studies and norms’ compliance in armed conflict. The Lead Researcher will be based in New York and report to the Director of Watchlist. The Lead Researcher is an exempt position. Exempt employees are expected to work the appropriate and necessary time in order to complete key assignments and related tasks on schedule. The position is available from 15 May 2024, until 31 December 2024. An extension for January-December 2025 may be possible, depending on funding availability.
JOB FUNCTIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Organizational Relationships:
Physical Demands:
Must be able to sit and key data into computer and read computer screen.
Work Environment:
The successful candidate will be expected to work from Watchlist’s New York office, with occasional off-site meetings nearby. Work is generally sedentary in nature and primarily performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States. Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, a program of United Charitable, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 USD
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