Open-Source Data Collection and Verification Analyst

Centre for Information Resilience; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is seeking an Open-Source Data Collection and Verification Analyst to join a team investigating war crimes and human rights abuses related to Ukraine. The role focuses on gathering, verifying, and archiving open-source material from social media, messaging apps, and other sources to support investigations and public reporting.

You will build structured evidence datasets, work with CIR’s Data and Technology Team, and help train colleagues in OSINT best

Qualifications

• OSINT collection, verification and archiving experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to translate technical terms for non-specialists.
• Experience with digital evidence handling, e-discovery, or related practices is a plus.
• Working proficiency in Ukrainian and/or Russian languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, and archive large volumes of open-source material (social media, messaging content, videos, images, satellite imagery).
• Apply OSINT verification techniques (geolocation, chronolocation, metadata analysis, source evaluation).
• Structure, tag, and catalogue material in evidence databases for retrieval and long-term preservation.
• Collaborate with investigators, analysts, and CIR’s Data and Technology Team to support investigative and public reporting needs.
• Deliver training and mentoring on OSINT best practices for evidence collection and archiving.
• Uphold CIR’s ethical, safe, and secure investigative standards and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

OSINT collection

Verification

Archiving

Communication

Training

Job description

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. We're always looking to connect with experienced investigators who specialise in collecting, analysing, and interpreting open-source data to generate actionable intelligence. Whether you're currently working in the private sector, law enforcement, journalism, or national security, we want to hear from you.

Role Details

The Open-Source Data Collection and Verification Analyst will work in a team dedicated to investigating war crimes and human rights abuses associated with the conflict in Ukraine.

They will focus on systematic collection, verification, and archiving of open-source material related to the war in Ukraine.

The analyst will contribute to and maintain structured evidence datasets drawn from social media, messaging platforms, and other open sources, supporting large‑scale databases that underpin investigations, reporting, and public-facing mapping products.

Contract Type: Contractor.

Contract duration: ASAPUntil 31 March 2027.

Hours needed for this role: Full time.

Languages: You must be able to speak and write English . Ukrainian and/or Russian language proficiency desirable .

Location : Remote. The candidate may make use of CIR’s office premises in Westminster, London or Kyiv, Ukraine.

Closing date: Wednesday 27th October at 23:55pm.

Requirements

Main Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, and archive large volumes of open-source material, including social media posts, messaging platform content (e.g. Telegram), videos, images, satellite imagery, and other digital data related to the Ukraine conflict.
• Apply OSINT verification techniques, including geolocation, chronolocation, metadata analysis, and source evaluation, to ensure collected material meets relevant evidentiary, analytical, and quality standards.
• Structure, tag, and catalogue open-source material within evidence databases to support efficient retrieval, analysis, and long‑term preservation.
• Collaborate closely with investigators, analysts, and CIR’s Data and Technology Team to ensure collected material supports investigative, legal, and public reporting needs.
• Deliver training and mentoring to colleagues and partners on best practices for open-source evidence collection, verification, and archiving.
• Uphold CIR’s standards for ethical, safe, and secure investigative practice, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and safeguarding requirements, including risk mitigation and responsible handling of sensitive or graphic content.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable prior experience of OSINT collection, verification, and archiving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical terminology for lay audiences and to support clear, concise and timely reporting.

Desirable Criteria

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

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.