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Position Title: OSINT Analyst
Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine
Number of Positions: 2
Organization Profile
Around the world, the number of missing persons is rising, driven by conflict, climate-related and other disasters, organized crime and other causes. By some measures, the world has been experiencing more conflicts than at any time since 1946. Conflict and disasters, including wildfires, hurricanes and floods, have also contributed to displacement and migration.
People travelling along dangerous or irregular migration routes may face heightened risks of going missing, including as a result of human trafficking, smuggling, exploitation, violence, hazardous journeys and deaths in transit.
The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization, headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, that works with governments, civil society organizations, justice institutions and others throughout the world to address this growing global challenge. ICMP is seeking a dynamic and committed individual to join a highly motivated team. ICMP's overall strategy is grounded in upholding international law and securing the rights of families of the missing to truth, justice and reparations.
Consultancy Background
ICMP is implementing a multi-year program in Ukraine to support efforts to address the issue of missing persons. Under its cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and the Office of the Commissioner on Persons Missing under Special Circumstances, ICMP is supporting the provision of expert assistance, including open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis, to contribute to investigations into missing persons cases.
About this Position
The OSINT Analyst will support investigations into missing persons in Ukraine through the systematic search, collection, verification, analysis and consolidation of information from open sources. The work will focus on information related to missing persons, detained civilians, prisoners of war (POWs), abducted children and illegal detention sites in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and in Russia.
The consultant will work within the secretariat of the Office of the Commissioner on Persons Missing under Special Circumstances and will support the relevant authorities by providing documented and verified information for investigative purposes.
Key Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Office of the Commissioner on Persons Missing under Special Circumstances, the consultant's duties and responsibilities will include, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following:
- Monitor Ukrainian and foreign open sources, including social media platforms such as Telegram, VK, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, news outlets, forums, POW and exchange lists, volunteer and search groups, cemetery and burial registries, coverage of legal proceedings in the Russian Federation, and official repatriation announcements.
- Track channels used for prisoner exchanges, body repatriations and informal missing-persons community groups.
- Search for mentions, photographs, videos and testimonies that could relate to specific missing persons.
- Verify the authenticity and timing of material using geolocation, chrono-location, reverse image searches and metadata analysis, and filter out disinformation, staged content and outdated or recycled material.
- Record and structure findings for use as investigative material, including chain-of-custody information, source links, screenshots and timestamps.
- Prepare analytical reports for the Commissioner's Office, investigators and forensic teams, providing verified data to support the official identification process without making final determinations themselves.
- Input and cross-reference information in relevant registries, including the Unified Register of Missing Persons, and support comparison of new information against existing records as data accumulates.
Minimum Requirements
- Knowledge of search techniques across multiple languages and platforms.
- Basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with a language such as Python or SQL
- Knowledge of verification and fact-checking methodologies.
- Ability to conduct geolocation and maintain careful documentation of findings.
- Psychological resilience and the ability to handle sensitive, often graphic material involving casualties and grieving families.
- Proven experience in OSINT analysis and report drafting.
- Proficiency in Ukrainian is required; proficiency in English is an advantage.
Core Competencies
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Critical thinking and information verification.
- Accuracy, objectivity and sound judgement.
- Ethical handling of sensitive information.
- Effective communication and teamwork.
Other Requirements
- Commitment to helping authorities and families of missing persons account for missing persons in an impartial and transparent manner.
- Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and professionally.
- Commitment to the principles of reliability, objectivity, verifiability and traceability of information sources.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
Key Deliverables
Prepare regular monthly analytical reports for submission to the Commissioner on Persons Missing under Special Circumstances in support of investigations into missing persons cases.
Remuneration
The consultancy will be for a duration of 12 months. The consultant will be compensated at an agreed rate, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Payment terms and consultancy arrangements will be discussed and agreed upon as part of the consultancy agreement.
VN Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Expected Start Date: To be discussed
ICMP is committed to diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability or other status. ICMP is also committed to promoting gender equality and is a member of the Gender Champions initiative.
ICMP reserves the right to cancel or modify the vacancy, including the duties, responsibilities, and duration of the contract, as required.
ICMP does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
All applications must be submitted in English.