OSINT Investigator and Trainer - Contractor - Arabic speaker - Sudan

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations, disinformation and harms against women and minorities. 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 Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, and harms against women and minorities. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.

About The Role

Contract Type: Contractor x 1

Closing date: 30 July 2026 at 23:55pm

Contract length: July 2026 to March 2027, subject to funding.

Hours needed for this role: Full-time or part-time (12–19 days per month) applicants considered, depending on funding.

Location: Remote

Languages: You must be able to work proficiently in English and Arabic, (C1/Professional level proficiency).

Travel: You must be able and willing to travel to deliver capacity building and/or training in East Africa.

Project details

About Sudan Witness

In response to the outbreak of armed conflict within Sudan in April 2023, CIR started to actively monitor, document and verify human rights interferences and conflict dynamics on the ground.

In addition to providing verified and trustworthy information, the Sudan Witness project preserves open-source digital information relating to the conflict and its impact on civilians.

Sudan Witness focuses on documenting harm to populations, damage to infrastructure, hate speech and incitement to violence, and conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It is also building partnerships with Sudanese organisations reporting on and responding to these issues.

Requirements

Main Responsibilities

• Apply open-source investigation and analytical techniques (geolocation, chronolocation and satellite imagery analysis) 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.
• Contribute to timely delivery of high quality project outputs including reports and briefings.
• Preparation of 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 partners.
• Provide mentorship to external partners on topics related to open-source investigative techniques, visualisation, digital security, and mitigation of vicarious trauma, as well as joint research projects.
• Delivery of in-person and remote training focused on OSINT (ranging from beginner to intermediate/advanced), data visualisation, digital security, and mitigation of vicarious trauma. This role will involve occasional travel for delivering training.
• Work closely alongside other trainers/investigators.
• Contribute to internal reviews of effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve efficiency of project activities.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven track record in OSINT- driven investigations, including using geolocation and chronolocation techniques, as well as social media monitoring. Demonstrable experience supporting external partners in conducting digital investigations is highly desirable.
• Prior experience conducting OSINT research on Sudan and/or East Africa.
• Fluency in Arabic at C1 / Professional level proficiency.
• 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.
  

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.