Centre for Information Resilience - CIR

Senior Burkina Faso Country Researcher Remote Contract OverviewApplication Description The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations and threats to democracy. 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 Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, harms targeting women and minorities, and influence operations. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies. Contract Type: Contractor Contract length: 3 months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. Hours needed: Full time - 5 days a week at 8 hours a day. Location: Remote. Languages: You must be able to speak and write English and French. About the Role The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is recruiting a senior researcher and expert on Burkina Faso. The role is open to candidates based inside Burkina Faso or in the regional/international diaspora, working securely and remotely where field presence is not feasible. CIR requires the support of a Burkina Faso expert with a deep understanding of the Sahelian and West African context to conduct media, social media, and (where safe) field research. Requirements Main responsibilities - Conduct media, social media, and (where safe) field research in Burkina Faso. - Analyse and synthesise gathered information and identify links between key pieces of evidence, distinguishing verifiable findings from analytical judgement. - Conduct key informant interviews — remotely or in person — to deepen understanding of key research questions. - Deliver comprehensive, well-sourced reports highlighting key information, links, patterns, and risks. - Manage a team of researchers. Experience needed: - Strong, current understanding of the Burkinabè political, security, religious, and information landscape, including the dynamics of the transition. - Demonstrated familiarity with the principal armed groups and influence actors affecting the information space. - Excellent investigative skills and a curious, sceptical mind. - Ability to operate in a logical, methodical, evidence-led manner with strong attention to detail and rigorous sourcing. - Analytical ability to identify links and connections using contextual information, and to explicitly flag uncertainty. - Strong operational security awareness and discretion, given the sensitivity of the subject matter and the constraints of the press and research environment. - Experience managing a diverse team. Desired Skills - Fluency in one or more of Burkina Faso's local languages. - Knowledge or experience scanning and reporting on social media activity across Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok — the platforms that dominate the Burkinabè information ecosystem. - Knowledge or experience in approaches to building resilience to disinformation and harmful influence. - Familiarity with open-source research methods. - Experience in remote management or on remotely managed programs

Role Description The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is recruiting a senior researcher and expert on Burkina Faso. The role is open to candidates based inside Burkina Faso or in the regional/international diaspora, working securely and remotely where field presence is not feasible. CIR requires the support of a Burkina Faso expert with a deep understanding of the Sahelian and West African context to conduct media, social media, and (where safe) field research. Main responsibilities - Conduct media, social media, and (where safe) field research in Burkina Faso. - Analyse and synthesise gathered information and identify links between key pieces of evidence, distinguishing verifiable findings from analytical judgement. - Conduct key informant interviews — remotely or in person — to deepen understanding of key research questions. - Deliver comprehensive, well-sourced reports highlighting key information, links, patterns, and risks. - Manage a team of researchers. Qualifications - Strong, current understanding of the Burkinabè political, security, religious, and information landscape, including the dynamics of the transition. - Demonstrated familiarity with the principal armed groups and influence actors affecting the information space. - Excellent investigative skills and a curious, sceptical mind. - Ability to operate in a logical, methodical, evidence-led manner with strong attention to detail and rigorous sourcing. - Analytical ability to identify links and connections using contextual information, and to explicitly flag uncertainty. - Strong operational security awareness and discretion, given the sensitivity of the subject matter and the constraints of the press and research environment. - Experience managing a diverse team. Desired Skills - Fluency in one or more of Burkina Faso's local languages. - Knowledge or experience scanning and reporting on social media activity across Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok — the platforms that dominate the Burkinabè information ecosystem. - Knowledge or experience in approaches to building resilience to disinformation and harmful influence. - Familiarity with open-source research methods. - Experience in remote management or on remotely managed programs. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV, a writing sample in English or French, and complete the application form questions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which may 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.

• Understand stakeholders’ needs and translate them into technical requirements for potential project training and mentorship products. • Assist with the organisation of online events, such as training modules, mentorship workshops and presentations. • Design, tailor, and deliver digital security training, and other OSINT modules as required, to participants online. • Identify and develop opportunities for beneficial mutual cooperation, such as through training, data-sharing, or other collaborative partnerships. • Employ strategic messaging to promote the importance and benefits of information verification with influential domestic and international stakeholders. • Act as a professional, trustworthy and reliable interface between us, our partner organisations, and training beneficiaries. • Drive CIR’s efforts to encourage and increase the integrity of information in Afghanistan’s information environment by using CIR products to build and strengthen our partnerships and collaboration. • Work closely with project leadership and monitor and evaluation experts to ensure reporting requirements are met, and feedback incorporated into project delivery.

Role Description The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is specifically looking for individuals who have strong experience in online training and capacity building mentorship support in the digital security space. Any programming will be tailored to the Afghan context, with a particular focus on gender sensitive programming and support to women-led or focused civil society organisations (CSOs). - Understand stakeholders’ needs and translate them into technical requirements for potential project training and mentorship products. - Assist with the organisation of online events, such as training modules, mentorship workshops and presentations. - Design, tailor, and deliver digital security training, and other OSINT modules as required, to participants online. - Identify and develop opportunities for beneficial mutual cooperation, such as through training, data-sharing, or other collaborative partnerships. - Employ strategic messaging to promote the importance and benefits of information verification with influential domestic and international stakeholders. - Act as a professional, trustworthy and reliable interface between us, our partner organisations, and training beneficiaries. - Drive CIR’s efforts to encourage and increase the integrity of information in Afghanistan’s information environment by using CIR products to build and strengthen our partnerships and collaboration. - Work closely with project leadership and monitor and evaluation experts to ensure reporting requirements are met, and feedback incorporated into project delivery. Qualifications - Knowledge of Afghan history, culture and politics. - Understanding of key security, human rights and political developments in Afghanistan and region. - Demonstrable understanding of digital security principles. - Experience working with women or women-led organisations in the Afghan context. - Proven track record in OSINT-driven investigations. - Proficiency in languages and dialects spoken in Afghanistan preferred (Dari, Pashto). - Bachelor’s degree in ICT, project management, gender or related research or analysis field. - Demonstratable experience of delivering similar trainings. Requirements - Contract Type: Contractor - Contract length: 4-5 months - Hours needed: Full time - 5 days a week at 8 hours a day. Part time roles might also be considered depending on experience. - Location: Remote. - Languages: You must be able to speak and write English. There is a strong preference for proficiency in languages and dialects spoken in Afghanistan (Dari, Pashto). - Closing date: 16 June 2026 at 23:55pm UK time. How to apply 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.

Role Description In this role, you will: - Lead a diverse team investigating human rights violations and conflict-related events, uncovering critical insights, and providing meaningful capacity-building to Civil Society Organisations. - Provide high-impact briefings informed by high quality investigations and analysis, and deep regional knowledge. - Engage with the human rights and security landscape of East Africa, applying a conflict-sensitive and gender-aware approach. We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, stays ahead of emerging risks, and is passionate about using OSINT to drive meaningful change. Key Responsibilities - Defines and oversees the strategic impact the project aims to achieve, and the nature and scale of the outputs and outcomes needed to do so, aligning with CIR values and donor goals. - Leads relationships with senior donors, ensuring they have full confidence in the quality and impact of CIR’s work, and in the responsiveness of CIR to donor priorities. - Provides technical guidance and mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of OSINT analysts, investigators, and GIS specialists, including quality control of outputs and collaborations. - Oversees engagement with and support to external stakeholders and partners, including government departments, justice and accountability mechanisms, international media outlets, and Sudanese civil society organisations. - Leads on strategic direction to the project management team on how the project’s resources should be allocated to activities to maximise outcomes, impact and value for money, and to meet commercial targets if relevant. - Oversees design of Monitoring and Evaluation framework by Monitoring and Evaluation specialist, project manager and senior technical staff including Theory of Change, Results Framework and mechanisms for collecting and synthesising data. - Develop and inspire a cohesive and complimentary team dynamic where members support and assist each other across components, contributing to the overall success and impact of the project. - Ensures the project’s risk management process draws on the diverse knowledge and insights of the team, to generate information required by CIR’s standard risk register, and to comply with donor reporting schedules. - Leads on business development opportunities for the project including discussions with existing and potential new donors to expand or extend the project, advocating technical methodologies and deliverables, and collaborating with the project manager and CIR leadership to develop resource plans and budgets. Qualifications - An experienced, strategic manager and leader for a diverse team in often changing environments. - Strong interest and demonstrable experience partnering with Civil Society Organisations, specifically delivering investigative and capacity-strengthening support. - Strong networking/stakeholder relationship building and management experience, including with a range of stakeholders, including government departments. - Experience of overseeing projects in complex conflict settings, and skilled at adaptive programme risk management. - Strong understanding of OSINT methods and application within Human Rights and Justice & Accountability. - Strong OSINT skills with experience in leading investigations. Highly Desirable - Strong contextual knowledge and experience working on East Africa region and ideally in/on Sudan. - Strong business development experience. Working Arrangements - The role will be full-time and can either be office based, hybrid or remote with the opportunity to work from CIR’s offices in London, if desired. - CIR encourages flexible working and is happy to agree a working pattern to suit the successful applicant. Recruitment Process - To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter, and answer the application form questions. - For this role there will be a technical task, followed by a first-round interview. - Candidates who advance to the final stages will also have an informal second-round interview with representatives from CIR’s strategic or senior management team. - 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.

• You will work with and support the Investigations Lead and Senior Project Manager, ensuring that your analysis is focused effectively to meet project tasking and product priorities. • You will also provide assistance to the team to understand the cultural, political, and social dynamics of Pakistan.

Role Description The OSINT Investigator utilises their open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigation skills to conduct research and analysis of open-source information in support of CIR’s Terrorism research project objectives. As an OSINT Investigator, you will use your expertise to acquire and analyse information from open sources, extracting the key pieces of information to write high-quality narrative reports and project products that are comprehensive, verified, accurate, and placed correctly within the context of Pakistani affairs. You will work with and support the Investigations Lead and Senior Project Manager, ensuring that your analysis is focused effectively to meet project tasking and product priorities. You will also provide assistance to the team to understand the cultural, political, and social dynamics of Pakistan. Main Responsibilities - Provide subject-matter expertise on Violent Extremist Organisation (VEO) ecosystems in Pakistan, guiding analytical direction and helping translate complex open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence (SOCMINT) findings into clear, decision-relevant insights for stakeholders and donors. - Employ OSINT and SOCMINT tools, techniques and methodologies to conduct analysis of trends, and issues related to Violent Extremist Organisation (VEO) activity in Pakistan. - Conduct research and analysis as directed in support of project reporting objectives. - Mentor and support analysts by offering guidance on methodologies, reporting standards, and best practices in monitoring and propaganda analysis. - Track and analyse propaganda, messaging trends, and narrative shifts from VEOs in Pakistan, including across public platforms (TikTok, Facebook) and niche or encrypted platforms (Telegram, Rocket.Chat, Element), including semi-closed communities where accessible. - Conduct propaganda analysis (themes, narratives, key influencers, and dissemination networks) and track changes over time. - Identify emerging platforms, communication trends, and shifts in VEO platform usage to maintain collection relevance. - Assist with the development, writing, and review of analytical outputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely delivery across products, while identifying new lines of inquiry and investigation. - Assist with translation of collected content (required languages: Pashto and Urdu; Dari would be beneficial). Qualifications - Proven ability to analyse Violent Extremist Organisation activity, including propaganda, narratives, and platform usage trends within the regional context in Pakistan. - Experience using open-source and social media intelligence tools and techniques to collect, analyse, and interpret complex data into actionable insights. - Ability to identify trends, assess messaging shifts, and produce high-quality, accurate, and timely analytical outputs that inform decision-making. Requirements - Contract Type: Contractor - Contract length: 4-5 months - Hours needed: Full hours or part-time - Location: Remote - Languages: Must be able to speak and write English and have working proficiency in both Pashto and Urdu languages. - Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 23:55pm How to Apply 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.

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations and threats to democracy. 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 Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, harms targeting women and minorities, and influence operations. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.  We're always looking to connect with experienced investigators who specialise in collecting, analysing, and interpreting open-source data to generate actionable intelligence. Whether you're currently working in the private sector, law enforcement, journalism, or national security, we want to hear from you.  Role details  The role:  The OSINT Analyst – Open-Source Data Collection and Evidence Archiving (Ukraine) will work in a team dedicated to investigating war crimes and human rights abuses associated with the conflict in Ukraine. They will focus on systematic collection, verification, and archiving of open-source material related to the war in Ukraine. The analyst will contribute to and maintain structured evidence datasets drawn from social media, messaging platforms, and other open sources, supporting large‑scale databases that underpin investigations, reporting, and public-facing mapping products.    Contract Type: Contractor  Contract duration: Until 31 March 2027. Immediate start available.  Hours needed for this role:  Full time.  Languages: You must be able to speak and write English. Ukrainian and/or Russian language proficiency desirable.  Location: Remote. The candidate may make use of CIR’s office premises in Westminster, London or Kyiv, Ukraine.  Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026 at 23:55pm.

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations and threats to democracy. 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 Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, harms targeting women and minorities, and influence operations. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.  We're always looking to connect with experienced investigators who specialise in collecting, analysing, and interpreting open-source data to generate actionable intelligence. Whether you're currently working in the private sector, law enforcement, journalism, or national security, we want to hear from you.  Role details  The role:  The OSINT Analyst – Open-Source Data Collection and Evidence Archiving (Ukraine) will work in a team dedicated to investigating war crimes and human rights abuses associated with the conflict in Ukraine. They will focus on systematic collection, verification, and archiving of open-source material related to the war in Ukraine. The analyst will contribute to and maintain structured evidence datasets drawn from social media, messaging platforms, and other open sources, supporting large‑scale databases that underpin investigations, reporting, and public-facing mapping products.    Contract Type: Contractor  Contract duration: Until 31 March 2027. Immediate start available.  Hours needed for this role:  Full time.  Languages: You must be able to speak and write English. Ukrainian and/or Russian language proficiency desirable.  Location: Remote. The candidate may make use of CIR’s office premises in Westminster, London or Kyiv, Ukraine.  Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026.

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations and threats to democracy. 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 Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, harms targeting women and minorities, and influence operations. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.  We're always looking to connect with experienced investigators who specialise in collecting, analysing, and interpreting open-source data to generate actionable intelligence. Whether you're currently working in the private sector, law enforcement, journalism, or national security, we want to hear from you.  Role details  The role:  The OSINT Public Engagement Investigator will support’s 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. They will translate investigative analysis into compelling public-facing reporting for public audiences to support awareness, advocacy, and international engagement around war crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine. The candidate will play a leading role in helping to establish and build effective partnerships with international and domestic Ukrainian media. The successful candidate will be able to blend established OSINT investigative skills with a flair for compelling storytelling, narrative development, and communication skills. The candidate will produce accurate, engaging and insightful content, underpinned by OSINT investigative analysis, that tells the story of the people and places impacted by the war in Ukraine.    Contract Type: Contractor  Contract duration: Until 31 March 2027. Immediate start available.  Hours needed for this role: Full time.  Languages: You 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. The candidate may make use of CIR’s office premises in Kyiv, Ukraine.   Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026.