Open-Source Data Collection and Verification Analyst

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Open-source analyst collecting and verifying evidence of Ukraine conflict war crimes for CIR. Maintaining investigative datasets supporting legal reporting and public-facing mapping.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect, verify, and archive large volumes of open-source material related to the Ukraine conflict
  • Analyze social media posts, messaging platform content such as Telegram, videos, images, satellite imagery, and other digital data
  • Apply OSINT verification techniques including geolocation, chronolocation, metadata analysis, and source evaluation
  • Structure, tag, and catalogue open-source material within evidence databases
  • Support investigations, legal work, reporting, and public-facing mapping products
  • Collaborate with investigators, analysts, and CIR’s Data and Technology Team
  • Deliver training and mentoring to colleagues and partners on open-source evidence collection, verification, and archiving
  • Uphold ethical, safe, and secure investigative practices

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable prior experience of OSINT collection, verification, and archiving
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to translate technical terminology for lay audiences
  • Ability to support clear, concise and timely reporting
  • Prior experience of digital evidence handling, assessment, or e-discovery practices (desirable)
  • Prior experience of delivering training, skill-sharing, or capacity-building, particularly in OSINT contexts (desirable)
  • Must be able to speak and write English
  • Working proficiency in Ukrainian and/or Russian (desirable)
  • Ability to comply with organisational policies and safeguarding requirements
  • Ability to mitigate risks and responsibly handle sensitive or graphic content

Benefits:

  • CIR encourages applicants from under-represented communities
  • Equal opportunities employer
  • Adjustments or additional support available during the application process
  • Access to CIR office premises in Westminster, London or Kyiv, Ukraine while working remotely