Regional Human Rights Expert (PhD, Remote)

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Country Expert – (Remote, PhD Required) in Latin America. We are seeking highly qualified academics and researchers to provide expert insight on human rights issues within their region.

In Short

• Part-time, remote role focusing on human rights issues in Latin America
• Review and contextualize information for high-stakes legal cases
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure academic rigor and accuracy in reports
• Provide expert insight to support legal proceedings
• Leverage regional knowledge for impactful work
• Ideal for candidates with strong field experience
• Requires a PhD in a relevant field
• Excellent English writing and communication skills required
• Flexible work arrangements available

Requirements

• PhD in political science, sociology, international relations, history, law, or a related field (preferred)
• Strong understanding of human rights issues within the region
• Excellent English writing and communication skills (B2+ or higher)
• Prior experience in academic research, field studies, or region-specific scholarship highly valued
• Ability to work independently in a remote, part-time capacity while meeting deadlines

Benefits

• Full training and access to structured methodologies
• Regular projects with stable compensation
• Flexible remote work arrangements
• Opportunity to collaborate with an international human rights network
• Exposure to impactful legal and research initiatives in human rights