CLOONEY FOUNDATION FOR JUSTICE

The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) provides free legal support to victims of human rights abuses in over 40 countries around the world. It wages justice to create a world where human rights are protected and no one is above the law.

TrialWatch exposes injustice, helps to free those unjustly detained, and promotes the rule of law around the world. TrialWatch monitors criminal trials globally against those who are most vulnerable – including journalists, protesters, women, LGBTQ+ persons, and minorities – and advocates for freedom for those who are unjustly detained and works to reform unfair laws.

The Docket gathers evidence of international crimes to trigger prosecutions of perpetrators and support victims in their pursuit of justice by combining investigations, legal action, and advocacy to bring the perpetrators to justice, obtain redress for survivors, and achieve systemic change.

Waging Justice for Women aims to fight injustice against women through strategic litigation to reform discriminatory laws and increase accountability for gender-based abuse. This global initiative identifies laws and policies that are holding women back and supports women’s ability to claim their rights through the courts.

Advocacy Communications Fellow

GLOBAL
Hybrid or Remote: Remote
Supervisor: Co-Chief Executive Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Advocacy Communications Fellow position is for an early career professional interested in the intersection of storytelling, data, and justice. They will work and lead on initiatives that run across all three of our initiatives. The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) seeks to leverage data analysis and data visualization to amplify its impact and communicate key narratives in the pursuit of justice. The Fellow will support CFJ by analyzing and visualizing data, crafting compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences, and contributing to program and communications strategies. This role offers the opportunity to help shape how CFJ conveys its mission and impact to the world.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Co-CEO and working closely with our communications and program teams, the Advocacy Communications Fellow will:

  • Gather and synthesize data about our programmatic reach and impact;
  • Identify areas of our work in which data could support better storytelling for our audiences, and coordinate with program teams to generate methods for data collection;
  • Propose communications concepts and strategies to convey program impact areas, including data visualizations, graphic designs, and written narratives that resonate with diverse global audiences;
  • Work with the communications team to coordinate the rollout of produced materials;

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience in data storytelling or visualization, including the production of charts, tables, graphs, infographics, distribution maps, or timelines using Adobe or other related software.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Aptitude to work in an international, virtual environment with a multi-cultural team.
  • Ability to use discerning judgment while being proactive and responsive.
  • Keen attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Team player willing to be flexible and adaptable.
  • Commitment to and passion for CFJ’s mission and goals.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated interest in human rights, rule of law, criminal justice, and/or public international law.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and/or other software related to data storytelling.
  • Previous experience in graphic design, communications, or visual storytelling.
  • An understanding of best practices and industry metrics related to data analytics and visual storytelling.
  • Fluency in a language other than English.

Research Fellow

GLOBAL
Hybrid or Remote: Remote
Supervisor: Co-Chief Executive Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is for an early-career professional passionate about the potential of research and data in the pursuit of justice. The Research Fellow will work across the organization and support all CFJ initiatives by conducting comprehensive research and data analysis that strengthens CFJ’s data driven approach to providing legal support in defense of women and speech. Working closely with multiple teams, the Fellow will gather and interpret data to support the identification of trends for thematic reports, highlight opportunities for strategic litigation and advocacy, and inform CFJ’s strategic priorities. The Fellow will be able to perform in-depth literature reviews, analyze existing research and compile findings relevant to CFJ initiatives. They should have strong skills in interpreting and presenting findings in ways that support strategy development, and advocacy efforts. This role is essential in helping CFJ shape advocacy efforts, explore emerging areas of need, and refine programmatic goals. The Fellow’s work will directly contribute to CFJ’s ability to scale impact.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Co-CEO and working closely with our program teams, the Research Fellow will:

  • Gather and interpret data to support the identification of trends for thematic reports.
  • Highlight opportunities for strategic litigation and advocacy.
  • Perform in-depth literature reviews, analyzing existing research to compile findings relevant to CFJ initiatives.
  • Identify and explore emerging areas of need for advocacy and litigation.
  • Work with the program teams to propose thematic reports and as well as programmatic goals.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience conducting research, literature reviews, and/or data analysis.
  • Ability to critically evaluate data and identify key findings.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely summarize data and research findings.
  • Aptitude to work in an international, virtual environment with a multi-cultural team.
  • Ability to use discerning judgment while being proactive and responsive.
  • Keen attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Team player willing to be flexible and adaptable.
  • Commitment to and passion for CFJ’s mission and goals.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated interest in human rights, rule of law, criminal justice, and/or public international law.
  • Proficiency using legal research tools and databases, or prior legal research experience.
  • Fluency in a language other than English.

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