Open-Source Data Collection and Verification Analyst

• 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

• 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

• 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