[Hiring] OSINT Investigator and Trainer @Centre for Information Resilience

Role Description

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations, disinformation and harms against women and minorities. We achieve this through open source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media to amplify our impact.

CIR was born out of a determination to expose those spreading harm – online and offline – around the world, particularly in areas of violent conflict, such as Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, and harms against women and minorities. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in OSINT-driven investigations, including using geolocation and chronolocation techniques, as well as social media monitoring.
• Demonstrable experience supporting CSOs in conducting digital investigations is highly desirable.
• Prior experience conducting OSINT research on Sudan and/or East Africa.
• Fluency in Arabic at C1 / Professional level proficiency.
• Proficient in satellite imagery analysis, with experience in using tools such as Planet.
• Extensive experience delivering OSINT training and mentorship, both in-person and remote (ranging from beginner to intermediate/advanced topics).
• Ability to work independently, including time management and prioritisation of tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical terminology for lay audiences.
• Willingness to engage in travel to deliver capacity building and training in-person.

Requirements

• Contract Type: Contractor x 1
• Closing date: 30 July 2026 at 23:55pm
• Contract length: July 2026 to March 2027, subject to funding.
• Hours needed for this role: Full-time 19 days per month.
• Location: Remote
• Languages: You must be able to work proficiently in English and Arabic, (C1/Professional level proficiency).
• Travel: You must be able and willing to travel to deliver capacity building and/or training in East Africa.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects related to human rights.
• Collaboration with local partners and civil society organizations.
• Remote working flexibility.

Company Description

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is dedicated to exposing human rights violations, disinformation, and harms against women and minorities through various means, including open-source research and digital investigations.