Global Witness
Global Witness is seeking a Senior Data Investigations Advisor to support our ongoing work on the Ukraine conflict.
About Global Witness
Global Witness wants to end environmental and human rights abuses driven by political and corporate elites.
The planet and its residents face a crisis: the climate is being destroyed, and civic freedoms are deteriorating. Rampant abuse of power is pushing the world to breaking point as Governments, and big corporations all too often go unchecked in their exploitation of our planet and its people.
For us to succeed, we need to embody the principles we fight for. Global Witness strives for cohesion, solidarity, and inclusion as only together can we protect one another and the planet to build a better and more just future.
About the role
As Senior Investigator in our London office, you’ll be working within a team to produce data-driven investigations highlighting environmental abuses and the financial and power structures that enable them.
You’ll work closely with analysts, programmers and policy experts to develop investigative leads and gather evidence using key datasets. Your research will be used as the basis for impactful media content.
About you
You will be a talented and persistent researcher with a keen eye for a story. Passionate about achieving change, you’ll know how to identify leads and communicate your findings persuasively.
You will bring your ability to use a diverse array of datasets including financial filings, trade records and asset registries. As a creative problem solver, you will be at ease identifying novel solutions.
Finally, you’re a collaborator who enjoys working as part of a team with a solid infinity to Global Witness’ values.
Working for us
Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance, wellbeing days and policies to support you during key life events.
This role is based in London and therefore to be considered you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We are currently trialling a new hybrid working model for 2022 that requires staff to be in the office at least 20% of the working week, this is subject to review for 2023.
How to apply
Please send in your CV (max 2 sides) and a one-page cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the person specification to [email protected] by 30 November 9am GMT.
Please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Senior Data Investigator, and please use the following file name and protocol for our CV and cover letter: First name_last name_CV and First name_last name_coverletter
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.