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About eyeWitness
eyeWitness seeks to bring the perpetrators of atrocities to justice by providing technical expertise in building photo and video dossiers that can be authenticated for use in criminal investigations or trials.
The organisation has developed technology that allows users to capture photos and video with a mobile camera app which ensures authenticity. Footage collected with the app cannot be altered, and the app embeds metadata to verify where and when the footage was taken. Both the images and the metadata are stored in a secure gallery within the app until the user submits them to a storage database controlled by eyeWitness and hosted by Lexis Nexis. The transmission protocols and secure server system set up by eyeWitness creates a chain of custody that allows this information to be presented in court.
eyeWitness develops close partnerships with litigators and organisations on the frontlines documenting human rights violations and other abuses that can amount to core international crimes (genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity). We provide these organisations with the technology and the expertise that increases the impact of their footage, by ensuring that the images can be authenticated for use in criminal investigations or trials, or for any other accountability efforts. An expert legal team analyses all information received, identifies the appropriate international, regional and/or national bodies to investigate further, and liaises with these mechanisms and our partner organisations to ensure the material is acted upon.
The organisation is registered in the UK. eyeWitness began as an initiative of the International Bar Association (IBA) and any employment contract secured will be with the IBA, with the role seconded to eyeWitness.
About the role
The Communications Coordinator develops the organisation’s communications strategy, identifying its target audiences and priority areas. The role will oversee external communications, including social media, press relations, website content, and will ensure coherent messages, high editorial standards, and a strong institutional voice.
Key tasks:
Write compelling stories for digital and print platforms
Draft, edit, and publish engaging content across platforms (website, social media, press releases)
Manage and grow eyeWitness’ social media presence, ensuring content is timely, relevant and engaging
Respond to media inquiries and coordinate press engagement
Ensure consistency in tone, style, and messaging across all communications
Develop outreach material for beneficiaries in target countries
Develop briefing materials for stakeholders demonstrating impact in a visually creative way
Develop and implement internal guidelines on branding, editing and work processes
On an ad hoc basis, assisting other staff members with their outreach needs
Salary: £30,000
Location: London, UK (hybrid remote and in office). The candidate must reside in England.
Timeframe: Full time/Permanent
Start date: June 2026
About us
We are a small, dynamic team with expertise in human rights investigation and litigation. We are passionate about the use of technology to promote accountability.
Our work is at the forefront of law and technology. It is varied, multifaceted and creative, but also highly technical.
We operate in a flexible, responsive way, constantly liaising with beneficiaries in the field to meet the needs and concerns.
About you
You have outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. You will have experience conveying complex ideas in an understandable manner to different audiences.
You will have excellent judgment and attention to detail, including the ability to ensure language is precise, balanced, and factually accurate.
A collaborative team player, highly organised, and forward thinking. You will show initiative and take a proactive approach to problem solving.
Experience reviewing and editing content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and alignment with organisational messaging.
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and coordinate different projects with minimal supervision. To achieve this goal, you will create and maintain constant and strong lines of communication.
Team-oriented and keen to work well with colleagues across departments.
Flexible and able to work under pressure.
Ability to work independently, take initiative and prioritise work tasks.
Technical Requirements
University degree or comparable certification in communications, journalism, public relations, international relations, law, or a related field.
Knowledge of human rights issues and international justice (desirable) with an understanding of the sensitivities around security and confidentiality matters. Prior knowledge of international justice would be an asset.
Experience with website maintenance, including HTML (desirable) and social media platforms; familiarity with graphic design tools such as Canva would be a plus.
Demonstrated experience in content creation and editing with experience managing social media platforms.
Experience in building communications strategies, including setting priorities and coordinating with other actors – ability to develop strong messages and deploying them on digital and traditional platforms.
Work experience in civil society organisations (desirable).
Experience with graphic design software (desirable).
How to apply
For any queries and to apply, please send a CV and cover letter to general@eyewitness.global.
Deadline: 8 May 2026, at 23:59 (BST).
Please note that eyeWitness may begin conducting interviews on a rolling basis prior to the deadline.
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