Job Description

Country Conditions Research Assistant - Freelance (Remote)
About Us
We are an international consultancy providing high-quality research and writing services to legal and professional clients worldwide. Our work supports critical decision-making processes by delivering credible, well-documented insights on country-specific conditions.
We are currently seeking freelance Research Assistants based in India to support ongoing and project-based research assignments.
Role Overview
As a Country Conditions Research Assistant, you will undertake project-based research and report drafting on political, social, economic, and human rights conditions across various countries. You will be engaged on a subcontractor basis and compensated per project, milestone, or agreed deliverable.
This is a fully remote, flexible role suitable for researchers, analysts, or writers with strong subject-matter knowledge and the ability to produce rigorous, evidence-based work.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough desk-based research on country-specific political, social, economic, and human rights developments.
• Draft clear, structured, and well-referenced reports tailored to legal and professional standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and cite credible sources (e.g., government publications, NGO reports, academic journals, reputable media).
• Review and refine written content for clarity, accuracy, structure, and tone.
• Manage multiple assignments independently and meet agreed project deadlines.
• Collaborate with senior researchers or case managers as needed on revisions and quality checks.

Ideal Profile

• Exceptional research capability with the ability to synthesize information quickly and accurately.
• Advanced English writing skills, especially in formal, analytical, and evidence-based formats.
• Strong attention to detail, referencing standards, and factual accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and deliver high-quality work remotely.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate information critically and present it logically.

Requirements

• Master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Human Rights, Law, Journalism, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
• (Bachelor's degree may be considered with strong research experience.)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in research-intensive roles such as legal research, academic research, policy analysis, or journalism.
• Proven ability to write structured, well-cited reports.
• Strong understanding of global political and human rights issues.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a professional remote working setup.

Preferred

• Prior work with research institutes, think tanks, legal teams, or academic centers.
• Experience with legal or academic writing formats (e.g., Harvard, APA).
• Familiarity with asylum, migration, or human rights documentation.

Engagement & Compensation

• Freelance/subcontractor engagement.
• Compensation provided per project, report, or agreed deliverable.
• Flexible working hours; workload varies depending on project flow.
• Opportunity for ongoing collaboration based on consistency and quality.

How to Apply
Please submit:

• Your updated CV
• A short research-based writing sample (preferably research-based)
• A brief note describing your expertise and suitability for this role

Skills Required