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About the Role

This role involves applying open-source investigation and analytical techniques to collect, verify, and analyze data for the Sudan Witness project. The position requires contributing to project outputs, preparing training materials, and mentoring Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on open-source investigative techniques. The role also includes delivering training sessions and conducting joint research projects.

Responsibilities

Apply open-source investigation and analytical techniques to collect, collate, verify and analyse data from open sources.
Record information in databases with pre-set information fields, ensuring appropriate sourcing and comprehensive capture of the topic within the project’s scope.
Contribute to timely delivery of high-quality project outputs, including reports and briefings.
Prepare bespoke training materials, including conducting pre and post-training assessments to inform design of tailored trainings.
Oversee/conduct joint open-source research projects with external Civil Society Organisation (CSO) partners.
Provide mentorship to CSOs on topics related to open-source investigative techniques, visualisation, digital security, and mitigation of vicarious trauma, as well as joint research projects and investigations.
Deliver in-person and remote training to CSOs focused on OSINT (ranging from beginner to intermediate/advanced), data visualisation, digital security, and mitigation of vicarious trauma.
Work closely alongside other trainers/investigators.
Contribute to internal reviews of effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve efficiency of project activities.

Requirements

Proven track record in OSINT-driven investigations, including using geolocation and chronolocation techniques, as well as social media monitoring.
Demonstrable experience supporting CSOs in conducting digital investigations is highly desirable.
Prior experience conducting OSINT research on Sudan and/or East Africa.
Proficient in satellite imagery analysis, with experience in using tools such as Planet.
Extensive experience delivering OSINT training and mentorship, both in-person and remote (ranging from beginner to intermediate/advanced topics).
Ability to work independently, including time management and prioritisation of tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical terminology for lay audiences.
Willingness to engage in travel to deliver capacity building and training in-person.
Must be able to work proficiently in English and Arabic (C1/Professional level proficiency).
Must be able and willing to travel to deliver capacity building and/or training in East Africa.

Skills

Geolocation
Chronolocation
Satellite imagery analysis
Social media monitoring
OSINT
Data visualisation
Digital security
Mitigation of vicarious trauma
Open-source investigation
Analytical techniques

Location

Remote

Work Type

Contractor
Full-time
19 days per month

Experience Level

Beginner to intermediate/advanced OSINT training and mentorship

About the Company

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations, disinformation and harms against women and minorities.
CIR achieves its mission through open-source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media.
CIR was founded to expose those spreading harm globally, particularly in areas of violent conflict like Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan, and Ukraine.
CIR's projects focus on investigating and documenting human rights abuses, war crimes, and harms against women and minorities.
CIR collaborates closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.
Sudan Witness project actively monitors, documents, and verifies human rights interferences and conflict dynamics in Sudan.
Sudan Witness preserves open-source digital information related to the conflict and its impact on civilians.
Sudan Witness documents harm to populations, damage to infrastructure, hate speech, incitement to violence, and conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).
Sudan Witness builds partnerships with Sudanese organizations reporting on and responding to these issues.

Equal Opportunity

CIR is an equal opportunities employer.
CIR encourages applicants from under-represented communities.
If you require adjustments or additional support to complete this process, please let us know in your application.