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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Burkina Faso Country Researcher - **Company:** Centre for Information Resilience - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Open Source Technology, Remote Infrastructure Management - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3b76f0fde1ac8308 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Social media management?, * Strong, current understanding of the Burkinabè political, security, religious, and information landscape, including the dynamics of the transition. * Demonstrated familiarity with the principal armed groups and influence actors affecting the information space * Excellent investigative skills and a curious, sceptical mind. * Ability to operate in a logical, methodical, evidence-led manner with strong attention to detail and rigorous sourcing. * Analytical ability to identify links and connections using contextual information, and to explicitly flag uncertainty. * Strong operational security awareness and discretion, given the sensitivity of the subject matter and the constraints of the press and research environment. * Experience managing a diverse team. Desired Skills * Fluency in one or more of Burkina Faso's local languages. * Knowledge or experience scanning and reporting on social media activity across Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok - the platforms that dominate the Burkinabè information ecosystem. * Knowledge or experience in approaches to building resilience to disinformation and harmful influence. * Familiarity with open-source research methods. * Experience in remote management or on remotely managed programs ## Description The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is recruiting a senior researcher and expert on Burkina Faso. The role is open to candidates based inside Burkina Faso or in the regional/international diaspora, working securely and remotely where field presence is not feasible. CIR requires the support of a Burkina Faso expert with a deep understanding of the Sahelian and West African context to conduct media, social media, and (where safe) field research. 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