Open Source Intelligence Investigator & Trainer - Contractor - East Africa

CIR is seeking a full-time Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Investigator & Trainer to support their work exposing human rights violations, disinformation, and harms against women and minorities in East Africa. The role involves collection, analysis, and training of OSINT techniques, preparing training materials, and conducting joint research projects. The position focuses on in-person and remote training with travel to Nairobi and surrounding region.

Requirements

• Apply open-source investigation and analytical techniques to collect, collate, verify and analyse data from open sources.
• Contribute to timely delivery of high quality project outputs including reports and briefings.
• Delivery of in-person and remote training focused on OSINT (from beginner to intermediate/advanced), data visualisation, digital security, and mitigation of vicarious trauma.
• Preparation of bespoke training materials, including conducting pre and post training assessments.
• 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.