Talent Pool - OSINT Investigator - Swahili

Please note: This is not an active vacancy. We are building a talent pool for future opportunities in this area. If you're interested in being considered when a role becomes available, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Role details:

Joining our talent pool means you'll be among the first to hear when relevant opportunities arise. While there is no guarantee of a position, our talent community is the first place we look when hiring.

Role details:

Contract Type: Contractor

Languages: Professional working proficiency in Swahili and English.

Requirements

Main Responsibilities

• Apply open-source investigation and analytical techniques to collect, collate, verify and analyse data from open sources, and record the information in databases with pre-set information fields and ensure they are appropriately sourced and comprehensively capture the topic within the project’s scope.
• Review data entries to ensure their accuracy and relevance to the project.
• Contribute to timely delivery of high quality project outputs including briefings.
• Contribute to internal reviews of effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve efficiency of project activities.

We are looking for:

• Professional proficiency in Swahili as well as English.
• Proven track record in OSINT-driven investigations.
• Proven experience and ability to show strong skills in verification of footage (geolocation and chronolocation).
• Proven experience in analysis of events and actors involved/responsible.
• Ability to work independently, including time management and prioritisation.
• Strong skills in social media searching and analysing the information environment for trends, patterns and disinformation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical terminology for lay audiences and to support clear, comprehensive and timely data collection.
• Experience in presenting work.

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.