OSINT Investigator – Contractor – UK based – French language skills

Centre for Information Resilience; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to human rights investigations is seeking candidates for remote-friendly roles focusing on open-source investigations. Successful applicants will conduct research, analyze data, and contribute to project outputs. Proficiency in French and experience with OSINT-driven investigations are essential. Flexible hours available, aiming for effective collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in OSINT-driven investigations.
• Proficient in research language skills in French.
• Ability to work independently, including time management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Apply open-source investigation techniques to collect and analyze data.
• Review data entries for accuracy and relevance.
• Contribute to high quality project outputs including briefings.

Skills

OSINT-driven investigations

Proficient research language skills in French

Experience in projects with sizeable datasets

Basic skills in satellite imagery

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

ArcGIS

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.

The Role

Number of roles: 2 – 1 full time and 1 part-time

Contract Type: Contractor

Closing date: 2nd October 2025 at 23:55pm

Contract length: 13 October 2025 until end of March 2026

Hours needed for this role: We’re open to both part-time and full-time candidates, depending on the candidate’s availability.

Location: Remote-friendly – Candidates should be available to work within a time zone that is no more than ±3 hours from UK time (GMT/BST), to allow for effective collaboration with the team.

Languages: You must be able to work proficiently in both English and French

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.

Essential Criteria

• Proven track record in OSINT-driven investigations.
• Proficient research language skills in French language.
• Experience in projects with sizeable datasets.
• Basic skills in satellite imagery including tools such as ArcGIS.
• Ability to work independently, including time management and prioritisation.
• 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.

Desirable

• External stakeholder management.
• Experience presenting and briefing clients.
• Experience coordinating Regional Researchers.

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.