Consultant Research Analyst (Latvian)

ISD is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding elections, freedom, national security, public safety and individual rights by reversing the rising global tide of polarisation, extremism, foreign interference and authoritarianism.

Requirements

• Research & Analysis (100%)
• Conduct original research on the online spread of electoral disinformation and influence operations, in the context of the 2026 Latvian parliamentary elections, using both qualitative and quantitative digital research methods (tools and training provided).
• Contribute to the development of risk assessments and research briefings on threats to civic discourse and electoral disinformation, in the context of these elections.
• Lead the creation of seed and keyword lists in Latvian (in collaboration with ISD’s Digital Analysis Unit).
• Oversee the regular monitoring, classification, and flagging of relevant content across social media platforms, leveraging proprietary tools (training provided) and supplementing this with manual analysis when necessary.
• Collaborate with other analysts to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive approach, recognising that this work cannot be conducted in isolation.
• Attend regular team meetings, inception sessions, and ad hoc trainings.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance