• Lead the scoping, direction, and planning of user research for complex projects • Oversee and execute user research activities across the business area • Collaborate closely across design disciplines and other functions • Create, evolve, and promote user research guidelines and standards • Coach, mentor, and give constructive feedback to colleagues

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

Title: Researcher (Fluent French or Portuguese): Six month Fixed Term Contract Location: London England GB Job Description: We are now looking for a French or Portuguese speaking Researcher to join our Intelligence and Investigations team in Nairobi or London on a six month fixed term contract basis. In this role you will support a team conducting intelligence and investigations across sub-Saharan Africa. You will participate in the investigation, evaluation and interpretation of open source and human intelligence information and contribute to the production of well-written reports to serve a range of intelligence requirements for our clients. You should be a critical thinker with an interest in business transactions and operations. Tasks and Responsibilities - Conduct high-quality research to support on a range of intelligence and investigations projects including due diligence, strategic intelligence, ESG due diligence, market entry studies, as well as other problem-solving investigations. - Support the team on business development initiatives such as pre-meeting preparatory and scoping research, subject matter briefings, and marketing material including case studies. - Support the team’s knowledge management initiatives, including the identification of new tools and information sources to strengthen research capabilities. Requirements Qualifications, skills and experience - Education to Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. - Professional fluency and strong writing abilities in English; professional fluency in French or Portuguese - Demonstrable interest in global and current affairs, sub-Saharan Africa’s commercial environment, as well as topics relating to corruption and fraud. - Previous exposure to intelligence and risk consulting-related research is advantageous. - Ability to work in a team and independently. Benefits - Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. - Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. - As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process. Apply for this job

Lead mixed-method research studies to inform design decisions, synthesize findings into actionable recommendations, collaborate with product teams for integration into workflows, and mentor junior researchers to foster skill development.