Privacy International is hiring for a Research Consultant – Migration
Since 1990, Privay International has been working to promote the human right of privacy throughout the world: raise awareness of threats to privacy; monitor and report on surveillance methods and tactics; work at national and international levels toward the provision of privacy protections; and monitor measures to protect privacy, and to seek ways through technology to protect personal information.
Job details
Location
London, UK
Salary
£7,000.00
Hours of work
Consultancy
Contract
Temporary
Closing date
May 30, 2025
Requirements
The consultant undertaking this project must
- possess a comprehensive understanding of international human rights law, particularly in relation to migrants;
- be familiar with leading decisions of data protection authorities around the world, and in particular those of European data protection authorities;
- have experience drafting legal briefings;
- ensure that only clearly lawful methods of research are used;
- provide documentation and/or references to support the analyses which can be verified by PI, and;
- ensure that any information obtained from fee-based online databases is done so in line with the database’s terms of service.
Specific task to be performed by the consultant
Legal research and analysis of the legislation, judicial decisions, and authoritative statements which can be used to protect the rights of migrants on the move against unlawful uses of technology. The scope of work will be limited to:
- International Human Rights Law, and authoritative statements from international or regional human rights bodies, UN Special Procedures, etc.
- Decisions of Data Protection Authorities around the globe
Outputs, timelines, and remuneration
Deadline for applications: EOD 30 May 2025. PI will aim to respond by EOD 9 June at the latest.
This legal research and analysis should be delivered by 1 September (at the latest) as per a schedule of deliverables to be agreed between PI and the selected consultant. All the data and evidence mentioned in the memos should be free to publicly use without constraints.
The budget for this consultancy is £7,000.00.
Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience is relevant to the role to by 11:59 BST 30th May 2025. PI will schedule interviews as part of the process. For information about how Privacy International will use your data during recruitment please see our policy.