Training Specialist - Afghan Specialist

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations and threats to democracy. We achieve this through open source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media to amplify our impact.

CIR was born out of a determination to expose those spreading harm – online and offline – around the world, particularly in areas of violent conflict, such as Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes and harms targeting women and minorities. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.

Contract Type: Contractor

Contract length: 4-5 months

Hours needed: Full time - 5 days a week at 8 hours a day. Part time roles might also be considered depending on experience.

Location: Remote.

Languages: You must be able to speak and write English. There is a strong preference for proficiency in languages and dialects spoken in Afghanistan (Dari, Pashto).

Closing date: 19th June 2026 at 23:55pm UK time.

About the Role

CIR is specifically looking for individuals who have strong experience in online training and capacity building mentorship support in the digital security space. Any programming will be tailored to the Afghan context, with a particular focus on gender sensitive programming and support to women-led or focused civil society organisations (CSOs).

Main responsibilities

• Understand stakeholders’ needs and translate them into technical requirements for potential project training and mentorship products.
• Assist with the organisation of online events, such as training modules, mentorship workshops and presentations.
• Design, tailor, and deliver digital security training, and other OSINT modules as required, to participants online.
• Identify and develop opportunities for beneficial mutual cooperation, such as through training, data-sharing, or other collaborative partnerships.
• Employ strategic messaging to promote the importance and benefits of information verification with influential domestic and international stakeholders.
• Act as a professional, trustworthy and reliable interface between us, our partner organisations, and training beneficiaries.
• Drive CIR’s efforts to encourage and increase the integrity of information in Afghanistan’s information environment by using CIR products to build and strengthen our partnerships and collaboration.
• Work closely with project leadership and monitor and evaluation experts to ensure reporting requirements are met, and feedback incorporated into project delivery.

Experience needed:

• Knowledge of Afghan history, culture and politics.
• Understanding of key security, human rights and political developments in Afghanistan and region.
• Demonstrable understanding of digital security principles.
• Experience working with women or women-led organisations in the Afghan context.
• Proven track record in OSINT-driven investigations.
• Proficiency in languages and dialects spoken in Afghanistan preferred (Dari, Pashto).
• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, project management, gender or related research or analysis field.
• Demonstratable experience of delivering similar trainings.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form questions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which can be conducted remotely unless specified otherwise. CIR encourages applicants from under-represented communities. 

CIR is an equal opportunities employer. If you require adjustments or additional support to complete this process, please let us know in your application.