OSINT Specialist

The IDLO Ukraine Country Office, situated within the Department of Programmes, maintains the central management and coordinating function for the delivery of the IDLO programmes in Ukraine.

Under the supervision of the Field Programme Manager the OSINT Specialist will carry out the functions below.

Primary Functions:

• Support the implementation of IDLO sub-project aimed at providing specialized technical assistance and expert advice to Ukrainian government agencies working on advancing accountability for international crimes
• Provide advice and assistance to the relevant project beneficiaries and recipients on open-source data collection techniques and data management tools for better documenting of alleged war crimes
• Draft recommendations and guidelines on open-source data collection tools and techniques.
• Develop and deliver customized OSINT (Open-source intelligence) training modules for the targeted audience.

Key results expected:

• Timely and effective coordination of technical assistance and expert consultations with relevant Ukrainian government agencies and national and international stakeholders.
• Assist with improving accountability frameworks for international crimes by closely collaborating with Ukrainian authorities and other relevant stakeholders, including providers of the international technical assistance.
• Facilitate communication and resource-sharing between IDLO and Ukrainian government counterparts and other stakeholders.
• Advise on an efficient and robust data collection and management systems tailored to war crime documentation.
• Facilitate and increase the professional capacity of beneficiaries’ and recipients’ staff by recommending and assisting with the introduction of open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools for data collection.
• Enhance accuracy and comprehensiveness of documented war crimes through improved data collection practices and processes.
• Create a comprehensive set of guidelines for open-source data collection that meet international standards.
• Develop practical and actionable recommendations to guide Ukrainian government agencies in OSINT practices.
• Distribute guidelines to stakeholders and include positive feedback on usability and relevance.
• In coordination with other national and international stakeholders, design and execute tailored OSINT training modules that meet the specific needs of Ukrainian government staff and associated agencies.
• Deliver training sessions, with strong participant engagement and knowledge uptake, evidenced by post-training assessments.
• Provide continuous support during the post-training phase and ensure the application of OSINT skills in real-world scenarios.
• Active participation in project reviews and reporting, contributing to the overall success of IDLO initiatives in Ukraine.
• Perform other similar tasks as required as required.

Education & Work Experience

• Higher education
• Minimum 3 years of significant relevant professional experience
• Languages
• Fluency in English & Ukrainian

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to operate in a team environment liaising with a diverse team
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude
• Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organisation in achieving its objectives; and
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate

For this locally recruited contract IDLO shall offer the selected candidate a Single Engagement Contract through 30 June 2025.

Start date: ASAP

Applications will be screened on a regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications from qualified and diverse candidates.

IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

Recruitment is subject to funding availability.