We are Hiring.

Job Title      : Two Research Fellows (1 Right to Health & 1 Right to Education)

Sector         : Human Rights Clinic, Centre for Ah Nyar Studies

Location      : Remote

Duration      : 3 months (self-paced, part-time and extendable)

Report to     : Researcher

We welcome applications from ALL nationalities for this vacancy.

Position Summary

Centre for Ah Nyar Studies (CAS) is seeking two Research Fellows to contribute to the Human Rights Clinic, focusing on right to health and right to education in Central Burma. Fellows will conduct in-depth research, produce thematic papers, and contribute to evidence-based advocacy efforts. Final outputs will be published on the CAS website and media outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Research human rights violations related to health and education specifically in central Burma.
• Produce thematic papers on issues such as healthcare access, attacks on education, militarisation of schools and hospitals, and restrictions on medical and educational services.
• Collect and analyse primary and secondary data, including testimonies, policy documents, and open-source intelligence (OSINT).
• Engage with experts, civil society actors, and affected communities to enhance research findings.
• Ensure research meets ethical standards and maintains conflict sensitivity.
• Present findings in written reports and policy briefs for publication and advocacy purposes.

Key Qualifications

• Background in human rights, law, public policy, health, education, or social sciences.
• Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Knowledge of human rights frameworks, particularly the right to health and education.
• Some experience in report writing and policy analysis in English.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Burma’s political and social context is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Please mention your expected fee for this assignment in your CV.
• Operational costs (such as fieldwork expenses) will be covered by CAS.
• Final research outputs will be published on the CAS website and media platforms, providing opportunities for wider impact.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to jobatahnyar@proton.me.

• A CV outlining relevant experience and expected fee for this consultancy (provide breakdown of the payment where necessary).
• A writing sample preferably related to human rights, health, or education (if any).

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement

Centre for Ah Nyar Studies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from conflict-affected communities and underrepresented groups.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to early submissions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We reserve the right to close the recruitment at any time.