Human Rights Violations Data Analyst

About Helem
Helem, is the first LGBTQIA+ rights organization in the Arab world, officially established in Beirut, Lebanon in 2001. Its mission is to lead the struggle for the liberation of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Intersex, Transgendered, Queer (LGBTQIA+) and other people with non-conforming sexualities and/or gender identities in Lebanon and the SWANA region from all sorts of violations of their individual and collective civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. Our goal is to empower young LGBTQIA+ leaders to advocate for their own liberation. We seek to create initiatives and spaces where our communities can leverage unity through diversity and build power. We protect and support individuals with the resources to resist the harm caused by homophobia and transphobia. We empower our youth through education and community building, and we mobilize to change the laws, policies, and practices that deny us equality and reduce our quality of life.

Position Overview:

Helem is seeking a skilled and dedicated Human Rights Violations Data Analyst to join our team on a consultancy basis. The chosen candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data related to human rights violations that occurred in Lebanon in 2023, with a specific focus on the LGBTQIA+ community. The primary objective is to categorize and segment the data, identifying sectors and areas of violations, and drafting a comprehensive analysis report.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Collection: Collect and compile data on human rights violations documented by Helem’s advocacy team. 
2. Data Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of collected data, categorizing human rights violations into sectors and areas. Utilize statistical methods to identify patterns and trends.
3. Report Drafting: Prepare a comprehensive analysis document highlighting the findings of human rights violations. The report should include specific sections on sectors and areas of violations.
4. LGBTQIA+ Community Overview: Provide a detailed overview of the state of the LGBTQIA+ community in Lebanon in 2023, including challenges faced, improvements observed, and areas that require attention.
5. Other Data Analysis Tasks: Perform additional data analysis tasks as required by Helem, contributing to the organization's broader mission and initiatives, such as:

• Identify areas for process improvement and provide recommendations.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in the development of data analytics strategies and initiatives.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Human Rights, Social Sciences).
2. Proven experience in data analysis, preferably in the context of human rights or social justice.
3. Familiarity with LGBTQIA+ issues and a commitment to promoting human rights and equality.
4. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
6. Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.