Cyber Security Trainer and Mentor

Job Title**:** Cyber security trainer and mentor

Duration**:** 17 days over 3 months (with possibility of extension)

Location**:** Tbilisi, Georgia
Application Deadline: March 10, 2024

About IWPR:

The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is an independent, international non-governmental organisation with head offices in London and Washington DC. IWPR empowers local voices to drive change in countries in conflict, crisis and transition. Where hate speech and propaganda proliferate, and journalists and civic activists are under attack, IWPR promotes reliable information and public debate that makes a difference.

About the project:

The Artemis Alliance (AA) programme is aimed at preventing and tackling gender and identity-based forms of disinformation in Armenia, Georgia and Poland.

AA consists of network members across the three countries, primarily civil society organisations (CSOs) whose work is heavily impacted by gender and identity-based disinformation (GIBD), such as those supporting women and the LGBTQIA+ community.

The programme is being implemented by an international consortium that includes Zinc Network (lead implementer), the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR), Kvinna til Kvinna Foundation (KtK), and International Alert (IA).

About the role:

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) is seeking a cyber security mentor to help assess and support the cyber security resilience of the Georgian civil society organisations (CSOs) that are a part of the Artemis Alliance. The expert will be on call to assist the CSOs in addressing gaps in their cyber security and support the organisations in strengthening their practices, particularly ahead of key elections in the country.

Core Responsibilities:

Cyber Security Assessment:

• Conduct thorough assessments of the cyber security resilience of the Georgian civil society organisations to identify vulnerabilities, potential threats, and areas of improvement in their cyber security;
• Facilitate the purchase of necessary software and systems packages on the basis of the assessment;

On-Call Support:

• Act as an on-call cyber security mentor to provide immediate assistance to the CSOs in the event of a suspected or confirmed cyber security attack;
• Respond promptly to requests for support and guidance during critical incidents, ensuring a swift and effective resolution;

Proactive monitoring:

• Establish proactive monitoring mechanisms to detect and mitigate potential cyber threats before they escalate, particularly in the lead-up to the elections when an increase in threats is expected;
• Collaborate with the CSOs to implement election-specific cyber security measures to protect against threats during this critical period;

Incident Response Coordination:

• Collaborate with the CSOs to develop and implement incident response plans tailored to their specific needs and potential cyber threats;

Regular Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain detailed documentation of cyber security assessments and incident responses;
• Provide reports to the consortium partners as needed on the cyber security status of the CSOs and any emerging trends or threats.

Background / Skills

• Native-level Georgian and a strong command of the English language;
• A Bachelor’s or preferably Master’s degree in a related field such as cybersecurity, information security, computer science, or a related discipline;
• Relevant certifications and working experience in the cyber security field;
• Experience with incident response procedures and techniques to quickly and effectively respond to security incidents;
• Demonstrated understanding of the nature of disinformation and cyber security attacks that target civil society organisations in Georgia;
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and respond to cybersecurity incidents effectively.

For enquiries or questions regarding the position, please contact Tamar Kapanadze, IWPR’s Project Central Coordinator, at tamar@iwpr.net or Nika Vetsko, the Artemis Alliance’s Country Manager for Georgia, at nikolozv@iwpr.net.

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.

Keywords

Cyber SecurityMentorAssessmentResilienceCivil SocietyElectionsIncident ResponseDocumentationDisinformationCyber ThreatsCommunicationAnalytical