Centre for Information Resilience

• 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.

Role Description 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. Main Responsibilities - Collect, verify, and archive large volumes of open-source material, including social media posts, messaging platform content (e.g. Telegram), videos, images, satellite imagery, and other digital data related to the Ukraine conflict. - Apply OSINT verification techniques, including geolocation, chronolocation, metadata analysis, and source evaluation, to ensure collected material meets relevant evidentiary, analytical, and quality standards. - Structure, tag, and catalogue open-source material within evidence databases to support efficient retrieval, analysis, and long-term preservation. - Collaborate closely with investigators, analysts, and CIR’s Data and Technology Team to ensure collected material supports investigative, legal, and public reporting needs. - Deliver training and mentoring to colleagues and partners on best practices for open-source evidence collection, verification, and archiving. - Uphold CIR’s standards for ethical, safe, and secure investigative practice, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and safeguarding requirements, including risk mitigation and responsible handling of sensitive or graphic content. Qualifications - Demonstrable prior experience of OSINT collection, verification, and archiving. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical terminology for lay audiences and to support clear, concise and timely reporting. Requirements - Prior experience of digital evidence handling, assessment, or e-discovery practices. - Prior experience of delivering training, skill-sharing, or capacity-building, particularly in OSINT contexts. - Working proficiency in Ukrainian and/or Russian languages. 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.

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. They will: - Translate investigative analysis into compelling public-facing reporting. - Support awareness, advocacy, and international engagement around war crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine. - 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: 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 at 23:55pm. 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. Requirements - 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. - Produce high-quality written reports, long-form articles, briefings, and explanatory content suitable for publication, media release, or campaign use. - Work closely with CIR’s central media team to shape stories for maximum clarity, impact, and audience engagement. - 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. Benefits - Opportunity to work on impactful investigations related to human rights and war crimes. - Collaboration with a dedicated team of professionals. - Flexible remote working options. 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.

Role Description 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. Main Responsibilities - Collect, verify, and archive large volumes of open-source material, including social media posts, messaging platform content (e.g. Telegram), videos, images, satellite imagery, and other digital data related to the Ukraine conflict. - Apply OSINT verification techniques, including geolocation, chronolocation, metadata analysis, and source evaluation, to ensure collected material meets relevant evidentiary, analytical, and quality standards. - Structure, tag, and catalogue open-source material within evidence databases to support efficient retrieval, analysis, and long-term preservation. - Collaborate closely with investigators, analysts, and CIR’s Data and Technology Team to ensure collected material supports investigative, legal, and public reporting needs. - Deliver training and mentoring to colleagues and partners on best practices for open-source evidence collection, verification, and archiving. - Uphold CIR’s standards for ethical, safe, and secure investigative practice, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and safeguarding requirements, including risk mitigation and responsible handling of sensitive or graphic content. Qualifications - Demonstrable prior experience of OSINT collection, verification, and archiving. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical terminology for lay audiences and to support clear, concise and timely reporting. Requirements - Prior experience of digital evidence handling, assessment, or e-discovery practices. - Prior experience of delivering training, skill-sharing, or capacity-building, particularly in OSINT contexts. - Working proficiency in Ukrainian and/or Russian languages. 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.