Cyber Security Trainers

Contract type:  Consultant

Application deadline: Friday 18 August 2023 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage submission of applications asap)

Location:  Remote (Role can be conducted from Armenia, Georgia and Moldova)

Start date: ASAP

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.

The Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood (BREN) project supports civil society and women’s rights organisations in Eastern Neighbourhood countries. Delivered in partnership with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP), BREN is designed to build the resilience of CSOs to promote human security, peace and stability in the Eastern Neighbourhood countries, focused on women and other marginalised groups.

The Role:

IWPR is seeking to develop the cyber resilience of its partners in Armenia, Georgia and Moldova, utilising a combination of high-level international and regional expertise to provide a comprehensive programme of training and mentoring.

We are searching for experienced freelance international and regional trainers to develop partner’s cyber resilience in line with recognised cyber security practice, including but not limited to the UK NCSC’s Small Charity Guide, Cyber Essentials principles, and other relevance advice.

Selected trainers and mentors will work with IWPR’s team members based in the UK and in the Eastern Partnership. Both in-person and remote support may be expected.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience working as a trainer / mentor in the field of Cyber Security, including work building the capacity of individuals and organisations;
• Strong familiarity with civil society, including the specific needs of women’s rights organisations in this area;
• Understanding of and exposure to cyber security risks and mitigation strategies, including technologies and platforms typically utilised in the Eastern Partnership countries;
• Ability to design and support the development of context-specific and appropriate policies for women’s organisations to follow in the area of cyber security;
• Relevant degree in areas connected to Cyber Security, such as Communications, Information Security and Computer Science;
• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff in a professional manner;
• Ability to deliver effective training and presentations virtually and in person;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;
• Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions based on accurate judgment;
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team environment;
• English language fluency required. Proficiency in regional languages of the Eastern Partnership region encouraged.

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.