[Hiring] OSINT Investigator - Investigative Reporting for Public Engagement @Centre for Information Resilience

Role Description

The OSINT Public Engagement Investigator will support CIR’s objective to grow its engagement with public audiences and media by sharing its investigative reporting on the war in Ukraine. The Investigator will work in a team dedicated to investigating war crimes and human rights abuses associated with the conflict in Ukraine.

• Translate investigative analysis into compelling public-facing reporting for awareness, advocacy, and international engagement.
• Establish and build effective partnerships with international and domestic Ukrainian media.
• Blend established OSINT investigative skills with storytelling, narrative development, and communication skills.
• Produce accurate, engaging, and insightful content underpinned by OSINT investigative analysis.

Contract Type: Contractor

Contract duration: Until 31 March 2027. Immediate start available.

Hours needed for this role: Full time.

Languages: Must be able to speak and write English and have working proficiency in both Russian and Ukrainian languages.

Location: While this role can be performed remotely, strong preference will be given to candidates who are normally physically located in or near Kyiv, Ukraine.

Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct open-source investigations using advanced OSINT methodologies, including digital forensics, geolocation, chronolocation, media verification, and pattern-of-life analysis.
• Translate complex investigative findings into compelling narratives based on clear, evidence-based findings for public audiences, media reporting, advocacy campaigns, and international engagement.
• Produce high-quality written reports, long-form articles, briefings, and explanatory content suitable for publication, media release, or campaign use, in line with CIR’s editorial guidelines.
• Work closely with CIR’s central media team to shape stories for maximum clarity, impact, and audience engagement, including the use of visuals, maps, timelines, and data visualisations.
• Engage with journalists, editors, advocates, policymakers, and external partners to support dissemination and amplification of investigative findings.
• Contribute to interviews, background briefings, and public presentations to explain CIR’s findings to non-specialist audiences.
• Deliver training, mentoring, and capacity-building sessions for colleagues, partners, or external audiences in OSINT tools, methods, and best practices.
• Uphold CIR’s standards for ethical, safe, and secure investigative practice, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in OSINT-driven investigations.
• Working proficiency in Russian and Ukrainian languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical terminology for lay audiences.
• Established body or proven track record of published reporting, articles, video, blogs, podcasts, or other long- or short-form content for public audiences.

Desirable Criteria

• Prior experience of working in investigative journalism, media, advocacy, or justice and accountability environments.
• Prior experience of delivering training, skill-sharing, or capacity-building, particularly in OSINT contexts.

Recruitment Process

To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form questions. 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.