Senior Analyst, Research

About Us

Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation. We take on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible. Minderoo Foundation is independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. We are proudly Australian, and one of Asia's largest philanthropies. 

Minderoo's Gender & Equality Focus Area is committed to forging a future where all people realise their inherent freedom and equality. Strengthening partnerships is critical to achieve this. Guided by the 2030 Strategy, Gender Equality is focused on ending the egregious human rights abuses of modern slavery and gender-based violence, shifting harmful social norms and legislative barriers to gender equality, and creating new economic opportunities that will empower women from the boardroom to the factory floor. Although Walk Free will continue to work globally, all four bodies of work will prioritise Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. 

Walk Free is an international human rights group working to accelerate the end of all forms of modern slavery. Walk Free is the creator of the Global Slavery Index, the world's most comprehensive data set on modern slavery. We use this data to mobilise powerful forces for change against these human rights abuses. We work with governments and regulators, businesses and investors, and faith and community leaders to drive systems change and we partner directly with frontline organisations to impact the lives of those vulnerable to modern slavery. We work with survivors to build the movement to end modern slavery, recognising that lived experience is expertise and they are central to identifying lasting solutions

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research. We are looking for a dynamic professional with established skills in social or health sciences research. 

This exciting role in the Walk Free team will involve conducting research on the scale, nature, and responses to modern slavery around the world and translating evidence into advocacy targeting government, the private sector, investors, and faith leaders. This role will have an emphasis on quantitative analysis including of nationally representative survey data.

This role will require you to:

•    Conduct research into the scale, nature, and legislative and policy responses to modern slavery, in specific regions or thematic areas. This includes but is not limited to:

-    cleaning and analysing survey data, including reshaping and weighting

-    conducting tests of association

-    using data reduction techniques

-    visualising data in a way that can be easily understood by a variety of audiences. 

-    data collection, including through interviews and desk-based reviews of publicly available information

•    Project manage research projects, including engaging with external stakeholders. 

•    Provide supervision and technical direction to Walk Free projects and other team members.  

•    Produce advocacy resources for diverse audiences.

•    Represent Walk Free at various forums. 

About You

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data and provide insights and recommendations based on results. We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in conducting research and managing research projects, as well as experience working in a fast paced environment.

• Postgraduate qualification in international relations, international development, human rights or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in applying statistical concepts and in conducting statistical analyses in Stata or R.
• Proven ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships in a complex/ adversarial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, honed through experience writing research outputs to an academic standard.
• Advanced advocacy skills and ability to work independently and make decisions within specific projects.
• Excellent organisational skills, including project management.
• Experience working in international and cross-cultural contexts.
• Experience analysing data from probability surveys is highly desirable.

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity.

Applications close: Friday 2nd August 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.