Senior Open-Source Investigator - Eyes on Russia

Summary

The Centre for Information Resilience is recruiting for a Senior Open-Source Investigator fluent in English to carry out investigations into war crimes and other human rights abuses in Ukraine. This is a full-time position that can be conducted remotely. We accept applications from researchers based in any country.

About CIR

CIR is an independent, non-profit social enterprise dedicated to countering disinformation, exposing human rights abuses, and combating online behaviour harmful to women and minorities. We achieve these goals through research, digital investigations, strategic communications, building the capacity of local partners, and supporting media to amplify the impact of our work.

Whilst CIR working language is English our staff are based across Europe, the UK and other countries reflecting the diversity of our workforce and our commitment to international collaboration.

Role’s responsibilities

As a Senior Open-Source Investigator, you will be leading and conducting, alongside the Eyes on Russia team, high-quality investigations into crimes and abuses committed in the context of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The investigations will vary in topic and scope. The complexity of the cases in a fast-paced environment will require a creative approach to OSINT investigations, developing new frameworks and working alongside a highly experienced team to solve the most complex cases.

Requirements

Required qualifications and skills

• Proven experience conducting open-source investigations, applying a wide range of open-source techniques and methodologies.
• Expert in geospatial analysis, including geolocation, chrono location and satellite imagery analysis.
• Expertise in social media research techniques.
• Capacity to write short- and long-form reports using concise, clear and accurate language.
• Flexibility and capacity to adapt to fast-paced changing, and sometimes high-pressure, environments.
• Proactivity and willingness to work, learn from, and collaborate with members of the Eyes on Russia team and the wider CIR.

Non essential valued experience

• Experience in investigating war crimes and/or other human rights violations committed in Ukraine or other jurisdictions.
• Languages: Ukrainian or Russian is valuable.
• Deep knowledge of Russian and Ukrainian social media and country-specific datasets.
• Proficient management of Power Point or other presentation software (e.g. Canva).
• Experience in a specific skill such as: munitions analysis, business/ financial investigations, crime scene analysis or tools such a QGIS
• Experience in delivering capacity building sessions to a wide range of audiences of different levels of proficiency.

Working Arrangements:

This is a full-time role which can be worked flexibly. The tasking is expected to be entirely remotely based, although some in-person events with international travel are planned which the role holder would be expected to attend.

Recruitment Process

To apply, please submit a 1-page covering letter along with your CV in your application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which can be conducted remotely unless specified otherwise. CIR encourages applicants from under-represented communities.

CIR is an equal opportunities employer. If you require adjustments or additional support to complete this process, please let us know in your application.