Open-Source Data Collection and Verification Analyst

About CIR

Role overview

Main responsibilities

• Collect, verify and archive social media posts, messaging platform content such as Telegram, videos, images, satellite imagery and other digital data related to the Ukraine conflict.
• Use geolocation, chronolocation, metadata analysis and source evaluation to meet evidentiary, analytical and quality standards.
• Structure, tag and catalogue material in evidence databases for efficient retrieval, analysis and long-term preservation.
• Collaborate with investigators, analysts and the Data and Technology Team to support investigative, legal and public reporting.
• Train and mentor colleagues and partners in open-source evidence collection, verification and archiving.
• Follow ethical, safe and secure investigative practices and safeguarding requirements, mitigate risk, and handle sensitive or graphic content responsibly.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable prior experience in OSINT collection, verification and archiving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including translating technical terminology for lay audiences and supporting clear, concise and timely reporting.
• Must be able to speak and write English.

Desirable criteria

• Prior experience in digital evidence handling, assessment or e-discovery is desirable.
• Experience delivering training, skill-sharing or capacity-building, particularly in OSINT contexts, is desirable.
• Working proficiency in Ukrainian and/or Russian is desirable.

Contract and hours

• Contractor positions: two openings.
• Contract duration is stated as ASAP until 31 March 2027.
• The role requires full-time hours.

Location

• The position is remote.
• Candidates may use CIR office premises in Westminster, London or Kyiv, Ukraine.

Recruitment process

• The posting gives a closing date of Wednesday 27 October at 23:55pm.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which may be conducted remotely unless specified otherwise.