BDS Research Analyst

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

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AFSC’s BDS Research Analyst initiates, crafts, guides, and carries out strategic corporate research projects in collaboration with program staff across the AFSC, BDS movement allies globally, and AFSC partners, to promote AFSC’s BDS advocacy goals and support BDS on the local, national, and international levels. The BDS Research Analyst responds to information queries, manages the Investigate information center project website, and works with others to design and maintain the Investigate project.

• →Initiate, lead, craft, and participate in the Action Center’s research This includes the coordination of collaborative research projects with multiple partners or the in-depth strategic analysis of BDS corporate targets.
• →Represent and promote the Action Center’s BDS work within AFSC networks, movement coalitions, and professional
• →Initiate, lead, support, and participate in corporate accountability and divestment Create and produce educational and training materials and toolkits for BDS campaigns.
• →Lead, support, and participate in Action Center activities as needed, including training, educational events, and other
• →Regular attendance and punctuality are
• →Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and
• →Other duties and projects

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required showing corresponding research and writing skills Graduate’s degree preferred.
• Experience: minimum of one year in leadership BDS Campaigns required.
• Preferred candidate will have two years of experience in strategic corporate research. 
• Strategic corporate research and BDS activism preferred. 
• Ability to work in the evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as required.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment. 
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology. 
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities. 
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff. 
• Respect for Quaker values and testimonies. Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of ever individual. 
  Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
• Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadline. 
• Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness, equity and inclusion in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is an at-will employment, meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by either the employer or the employee at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. In addition, position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.