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Our mission is to spread and strengthen investigative journalism around the world and expose crime and corruption so the public can hold power to account. Our work has three main pillars: We collaborate with investigative journalists to publish hard-hitting stories that spark change; we provide training, tools, and infrastructure so nonprofit media outlets can thrive; and we develop technology and innovations that advance the entire industry.

Position overview:

OCCRP is seeking a research & data fellow to support local reporters and the wider OCCRP network, specifically with information from Cyprus.

You will be part of a team of researchers and data experts who use a combination of commercial search engines, coding skills and databases, as well as publicly available open sources, to help journalists track down people, companies, and assets anywhere in the world and develop bespoke data analysis solutions for projects.

The applicants should love research, be interested in data, and be eager to learn from seasoned professionals. This is an ideal role if you are interested in building your skills as a journalist or OSINT researcher and would like to understand the process behind hard hitting investigative projects.

Job description

Responsibilities include:

Locating and obtaining public records in Cyprus, and around the world, if necessary
Running extensive background checks on people, companies, and their networks
Contributing to reports on research findings to be shared with journalists in the OCCRP network
Identifying ways to obtain information from new sources and countries

Person Description

Required Skills:

Proficiency in English and Greek, written and spoken
Familiarity with the political landscape in Cyprus
Ability to work well with people from a range of countries, languages and backgrounds, online and in person
Ability to express ideas in a clear and concise manner
Persistence and curiosity — you should be someone who enjoys looking for needles in a haystack
Thoroughness and strong attention to detail
Highly organized with ability to efficiently structure information
Ability to work independently, while asking for guidance when needed
Computer literacy, with experience using Word, Excel, and Google Docs

Desirable Skills:

Completed or ongoing education in research, journalism, law or finance
Basic understanding of how to obtain public records
Basic knowledge of data wrangling and analysis
Understanding of how to track movement and ownership of ships and planes

To Apply:

To apply, please email by October 15, 2024 17:00 CET a cover letter and resume to jobs(at)occrp.org with the subject: Cyprus Research & Data Fellow.

All applications must be submitted in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Whilst we have internal goals to reply to unsuccessful candidates, we regret that the high number of applicants greatly exceeds our capacity to respond to each person. We apologise that we will not be able to reply to any unsuccessful applicants.

As an equal opportunity employer, OCCRP values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, medical conditions, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process, please contact hr(at)occrp.org

Location: Home 4 Cooperation, Nicosia, Cyprus

Application Deadline: October 15, 2024 17:00 CET

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