Freedom in the World 2025–26 Junior Fellowship by Freedom House (Full-time, 8-month Program in the United States)

Freedom House invites motivated people to apply for the Freedom in the World 2025-2026 Junior Fellowship Program, an eight-month, full-time fellowship aimed toward supporting its flagship report, Freedom in the World.

About Freedom in the World

Since 1973, Freedom in the World has been the main world evaluation of political rights and civil liberties throughout 210 international locations and territories. Widely used by policymakers, journalists, teachers, and activists, the report is often cited in main information retailers and authorities speeches, shaping world discourse on democracy and human rights.

Program Overview

• Duration: July 14, 2025, to March 13, 2026
• Location: New York or Washington, D.C.
• Structure: Fixed-term contract, full-time
• Responsibilities:
  • Conduct knowledge evaluation, contribute to the improvement and launch of analytical items, social media content material, infographics, and different assist supplies, and take part in briefings to key stakeholders, together with US congressional and administrative employees on Freedom in the World findings
  • Develop and prepare a community of regional and thematic specialists and appearing as their major level of contact;
  • Maintain communication with exterior analysts, analysis employees, and applications employees;
  • Coordinate the analysis course of for an assigned area;
  • Track democracy and human rights developments in the assigned area;
  • Coordinate logistics for knowledgeable workshops;
  • May require mild home journey to take part in briefings and conferences.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s diploma (accomplished between August 2024 and June 2025) in political science, human rights, worldwide relations, media research, language research, or associated fields.
• Graduate college students or those that have accomplished graduate research should not eligible.

Experience & Skills:

• Knowledge of and curiosity in democracy and human rights.
• Proficiency in MS Office and database administration.
• Strong consideration to element, organizational abilities, and analytical talents.
• Experience with venture administration instruments (e.g., Asana, Trello, Airtable) is a plus.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in Africa is an asset.

Additional Requirements:

• You should possess US work authorization that’s legitimate by the finish of the program in order to be eligible. Noncitizens could apply in the event that they possess the acceptable work authorization.
• Essential capabilities are usually carried out in an workplace setting or distant work.
• May require lengthy hours together with evenings and weekends to finish duties.
• Travel to some international locations, for enterprise or in some circumstances private causes, whereas a Freedom House worker, will not be advisable and even doable resulting from excessive safety dangers.
• Reasonable lodging could also be made to allow people with disabilities to carry out important capabilities.
• Only candidates who’re chosen to be interviewed might be contacted.

Fellowship Timeline

• Summer 2025: Orientation and coaching; develop a community of regional specialists.
• Fall 2025: Plan and execute knowledgeable workshops; conduct analysis for the Freedom in the World 2026 report.
• Winter 2025-2026: Analyze findings, contribute to the report’s launch, and full a capstone venture.

Application Details

To apply, submit the following paperwork by January 29, 2025 by the Freedom House Careers website:

1. Resume (1 web page)
2. Cover Letter (1,000 phrases max) addressing:
   • What does defending democracy imply to you? We have an interest in your private ideas and experiences, and the way these relate to themes Freedom House recognized in its most up-to-date version of Freedom in the World. You might be evaluated on thematic cohesiveness, high quality of writing, and talent to display your dedication to democratic beliefs.
   • How does the Junior Fellowship match into your short- and long-term skilled targets, and what do you hope to realize from the expertise? You ought to determine how your expertise {and professional} targets relate to gadgets listed underneath Position Summary and Preferred Competencies.
3. Transcript (official or unofficial) for eligibility verification.
   • Our transcript is one part of an total application bundle, and elements together with GPA, selection of programs, course load, and educational establishment should not formally weighted. Your transcript will primarily be referenced to confirm your eligibility for the Junior Fellowship.

Tips:

• For safety functions, please guarantee all the paperwork you add are in PDF format.
• Cover letters might be assessed on the high quality of your writing, and whether or not they reply the questions posed.
• Cover letters ought to share data past what’s supplied in your resume.
• Materials should adhere to the said web page, phrase limits, and use a legible font.

For inquiries, contact FIWfellowship@freedomhouse.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Freedom House welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, with out discrimination primarily based on race, faith, gender, incapacity, or different protected statuses.

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