• Review content (videos, pictures, reports, sound files, etc.) and extract information for use in analysis;
• Piece together evidence in SJAC’s database to investigate incidents of alleged war crimes or human rights violations, and assist in writing reports on these investigations;
• Collaborate with team members to address issues and report on system bugs;
• Accurately tag and label different pieces of information in the database according to SJAC’s guidelines, methodology, and standards;
• Identify problematic areas and gaps in data and report to supervisors;
• Understand the context and background in which the content was created;
• Be able to aggregate different pieces of information into groups and categories;
• Work with other team members to address and resolve complex issues encountered during analysis;
• Participate in regular team calls, and collaborate using online teamwork tools;
• Perform other tasks as needed.
Qualifications
• Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) and English (especially written) are musts;
• Knowledge of Syria and the Syrian conflict required (including Syrian Arabic dialects);
• Previous experience working on open source investigations;
• Willingness to watch and handle very graphic content;
• Proficiency with OSINT tools, software and online user interfaces.
How to apply
Please send an email with the subject line “OSINT Investigator” to hiring@syriaaccountability.org, providing a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. In the cover letter please describe your interest in the position, relevant background, and your availability. Applicants are encouraged to submit before February 23, 2022, but applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting will remain on SJAC’s website until all consultancies are filled.
Job Email id: hiring(at)syriaaccountability.org