Consultant: Physical and Digital Security Training

Position: Consultant: Physical and Digital Security Training

Application deadline: Friday 15 December 2023 (the role may be closed earlier if we find a suitable applicant(s))

Duration:  December 2023-August 2024

Location:  Remote (Be based in Latin America)

ABOUT IWPR:

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) is an international non-profit organisation founded in 1991, with charitable status in the US, UK and the Netherlands. We give voice to people at the frontlines of conflict, crisis and transition to help them drive change and build more stable, just and inclusive societies.

Drawing on three decades of experience in some of the world’s most challenging environments, we support media, civil society, democracy and governance, gender, and youth-focused projects in over 30 countries – promoting reliable information and responsible public debate and removing barriers to freedom of expression.

SUMMARY:

IWPR is seeking consultant(s) (individual or organisation) with experience and expertise to provide physical and digital security training for CSOs and social movements. Their work in this project would be to compliment other experts to collaboratively develop a holistic online training curricula that supports the protection and security of Civil Society Organizations and social movements across Latin America.

The consultant will develop different courses to be delivered in real time with target groups, that takes into account real needs and risks, and will be applicable across the region. It should also be designed to be very practical for CSOs and social movements- taking into account their specific l risks, prior knowledge and should result in practical security and contingency plans that they can immediately implement.

The work includes, but is not limited to:

• Creation of sessions according to IWPR e-learning methodology, considering M&E protocols. Online trainings should include content that can be adapted for mobile or for groups with internet connection problems. They will also take into account the security needs of each group/beneficiary, which may be different;
• Development of training curricula, presentations and additional materials, considering free and secure online and digital resources;
• Delivery of training sessions to a total of 6 groups of participants;
• Individual or group follow-up sessions on safety plans and other needs for a period of 10 months approx;
• Monthly reporting (if applicable) of safety activities/deliverables;
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of the curriculum, and modification of material based on feedback and lessons learned;
• Support the project team to respond to possible physical and digital security incidents of the beneficiaries;

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in relevant field;
• At least 5 years professional experience in similar position;
• Proven experience in facilitating workshops on physical security for the groups of CSO and social movements knowledge on the following topics:

- Assessment of the context and risks;

- Detection of vulnerabilities (personal and organizational);

- Physical security protocols for CSO and social movements;

- Holistic security;

- Scenarios and possible situations;

- Gender-sensitive security;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience in online workshop design (desired);

• Ability to incorporate gender and inclusive perspectives in the design of workshops;

• Ability and availability to coordinate work with peer organisations and other experts in the region;

• Ability to resolve conflicts and mediation;

• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work and adapt to various cultures;

• Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English;

• Ability to work in a context with connectivity problems;

• Willingness and flexibility for remote work.

Confidentiality:

The consultant or consulting team will have access to information that is treated as confidential and proprietary to IWPR. Personal information of third parties is confidential (including affiliates), in each case whether oral, written, printed, electronic or in any other form or medium.

To apply as an individual:

Attach your CV and a two-page cover letter, which on page 1: describes your motivation for applying, as well as the knowledge and experience you bring to the position; If possible, share links to examples of your previous work that resembles what is requested in the call. and on the page.

To apply as an organisation:

Attach in a single document the CVs of the people who would work in the consultancy, and a two-page cover letter that, on page 1. Describe your motivation to apply, as well as the experience and capacity of the organisation in the proposed field. If possible, share links to examples of your previous work that resembles what is requested in the call; and on page.

Principals only. No calls please. Only those who have been considered for an interview will be contacted.

IWPR is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, veteran status or pregnancy and maternity. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.