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Project Expedite Justice

Location:
Ukraine

Category:
Legal

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Job Description:

The Junior Investigator will support the Senior Investigations Coordinator and broader team in gathering, reviewing, and organizing information related to pillage, appropriation, targeted attacks, environmental damage, and sanctions violations committed in Zaporizhzhia. The role includes open-source research, data consolidation, preliminary analysis, and coordination with legal team members to integrate investigative findings into case files. This is a full-time consultancy requiring excellent investigative instincts, strong attention to detail, familiarity with open-source methods, and the ability to work independently. The contract is for six months, requiring full-time commitment to the project, with the potential for extension depending on project needs and budget.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct open-source investigations, including review of photos, videos, satellite imagery, media reports, and company records
Support the collection and organization of field information, interviews, and partner-supplied material
Participate in field missions to meet counterparts and witnesses
Document patterns of pillage, re-registration of businesses, and transfer of assets to Russian companies
Assist the Senior Investigations Coordinator in preparing investigative summaries, chronologies, and evidence packets
Help verify, cross-check, and consolidate information from multiple sources
Support the development of perpetrator profiles, including actors in military, political, and corporate structures
Work closely with legal staff to align investigative findings with legal theories of liability
Assist with preparing materials for sanctions submissions and accountability efforts
Participate in internal coordination meetings and present updates as needed
Ensure accurate logging, cataloguing, and secure storage of investigative materials in accordance with PEJ SOPs
Maintain organized and traceable evidence packages for use in legal processes
Participate actively in PEJ team meetings and project discussions
Contribute legal content to donor reports, project proposals, newsletters, and public-facing materials
Maintain organized and secure case files and legal documentation in accordance with PEJ SOPs

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (law, political science, criminology, international relations, journalism, or similar)
1–3 years of experience in investigative research, human rights documentation, open-source investigations, or related fields
Familiarity with OSINT tools and methods preferred
Knowledge of Ukraine’s context and/or conflict-related investigations is an asset
Strong analytical and organizational abilities
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote setting
Fluency in English required
Ukrainian strongly preferred
Commitment to PEJ’s mission and ethical investigative standards

Nice to have:

Familiarity with OSINT tools and methods
Knowledge of Ukraine’s context and/or conflict-related investigations
Fluency in Ukrainian

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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