Open-Source Gender Investigator – Contractor

Centre for Information Resilience

. Employ open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media analysis (SOCMINT) tools, techniques, and methodologies to research the MENA information environment .

Posted 10/14/2026contractRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Analysis (SOCMINT) to investigate and report on ethnic, religious, and gendered hate speech within the MENA region, utilizing data visualization and narrative tracking techniques.

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Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)Social Media Analysis (SOCMINT)Gendered Hate Speech MonitoringData Visualization ToolsGESI Framework Development

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Hard Skills

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)Social Media Analysis (SOCMINT)Narrative TrackingData AnalysisReport Writing

Soft Skills

FlexibilityProactivityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Network Mapping ToolsData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

MENA RegionHate SpeechEthnic MonitoringReligious MonitoringGendered Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Employ open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media analysis (SOCMINT) tools, techniques, and methodologies to research the MENA information environment
Use SOCMINT tools to conduct audience analysis and gather audience insight
Analyse and document evidence of ethnic, religious, and gendered hate speech, coordinated inauthentic behaviour, and other violations of platform terms, conditions, and standards
Contribute to investigations into how gender and identity are exploited on social media in relation to ongoing conflicts in the MENA region
Input information into project databases and code data to preset information fields
Preserve and archive all data according to project and organisational standards
Work with other investigators to analyse data from multiple sources and create comprehensive analytical reports on gendered hate speech, narratives, trends, and dynamics
Support the design and production of high-quality reports explaining insights and the evidence and methodology underpinning them

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media analysis (SOCMINT) tools and techniques
Expertise in monitoring ethnic, religious and gendered hate speech
Expertise in narrative tracking and social media research techniques
Proven experience with the development of GESI framework and lexicons
Ability to write short- and long-form reports using concise, clear and accurate language
Flexibility and capacity to adapt to fast-paced, changing, and sometimes high-pressure environments
Proactivity and willingness to work, learn from, and collaborate with project team members and the wider CIR
Experience on conflicts in the MENA region
Ability to speak and/or integrate multiple languages
Use of network mapping and data visualisation tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities employer
Adjustments or additional support available during the application process
Remote interview option unless specified otherwise