Application Guide
How to Apply for Analyst
at Project Expedite Justice
🏢 About Project Expedite Justice
Project Expedite Justice (PEJ) is a US-based NGO uniquely focused on using legal avenues to seek justice for victims of mass atrocities, particularly in Ukraine. They emphasize a victim-centered approach and provide direct mentorship and technical assistance to local justice actors, making it a mission-driven organization where your work has tangible impact on accountability for war crimes.
About This Role
As an Analyst at PEJ, you will conduct complex analysis of testimonial, documentary, and open-source evidence to support war crimes case development. This role is impactful because your analytical products—timelines, case maps, and linkage analyses—directly inform prosecutorial decisions and help build cases against perpetrators of crimes against humanity.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing testimonial evidence and open-source material to develop case timelines, then meeting with Ukrainian justice actors to provide technical assistance on analytical methodologies. You may also draft structured analytical products for prosecutors and contribute instructional materials for the Digital Justice Hub.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Project Expedite Justice Is Looking For
- An experienced analyst with 7+ years in criminal investigations or international crimes, skilled in linkage analysis, pattern analysis, and network analysis.
- Someone with a strong background in law, international relations, or conflict studies, and a deep understanding of victim-centered approaches.
- A candidate who excels at synthesizing complex evidence into structured analytical products for prosecutorial decision-making.
- A mentor who can provide technical assistance and training to Ukrainian justice actors on analytical methodologies.
📝 Tips for Applying to Project Expedite Justice
Highlight specific experience with war crimes or international criminal investigations, including any work with tribunals or NGOs like the ICC or UN.
Showcase your proficiency with analytical tools (e.g., i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Maltego) and provide examples of linkage or network analyses you've produced.
Tailor your resume to emphasize mentorship or training roles, especially in conflict-affected regions or with local justice actors.
Include a cover letter that explicitly references PEJ’s work in Ukraine and your commitment to victim-centered justice.
Provide a brief writing sample (e.g., an analytical report or case map) that demonstrates your ability to synthesize evidence for legal decision-making.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with complex criminal investigations and analytical methodologies (e.g., timeline development, linkage analysis).', 'Your ability to mentor and train local justice actors, especially in challenging environments like Ukraine.', 'Your commitment to victim-centered approaches and accountability for mass atrocities.', 'Your understanding of PEJ’s mission and how your skills directly contribute to their case development and capacity-building efforts.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review PEJ’s recent projects and publications on their website, especially regarding Ukraine and the Justice Bootcamp.
- → Understand the current challenges in Ukrainian war crimes investigations, including evidence collection in active conflict zones.
- → Familiarize yourself with the legal frameworks for prosecuting crimes against humanity and war crimes (e.g., Rome Statute).
- → Look into PEJ’s partners (e.g., local Ukrainian NGOs, international tribunals) to understand the collaborative context.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without demonstrating specific knowledge of international criminal law or PEJ’s work.
- Overemphasizing academic theory without practical examples of analytical products or case-building support.
- Neglecting to mention experience with mentorship or training, which is a key requirement for this role.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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