Remote Physical Security Expert

Summary

Join IREX as a Physical Security Expert to provide contextualized physical safety and risk management support and training to journalists and other media practitioners.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience providing Physical Security and Risk Management support including but not limited to topics such as planning, first aid, and incident management
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting risk assessments, leading risk management processes, and developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for individuals and organizations (preferably from a holistic perspective)
• Demonstrated experience training and mentoring at risk individuals or organizations on physical safety; Experience in conducting ToTs is a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning techniques; knowledge and use of interactive methods in training
• In-depth knowledge of the journalism sector and safety needs of journalists and media practitioners
• Experience working in high-risk environments or emergency situations
• Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in global settings and across various cultures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English
• Proficiency in regional languages is highly preferred (e.g. Hausa, Yoruba, Lingala, Swahili, Amharic or Somali)
• In-depth knowledge of journalism sector as well as operating environment and media landscape in Africa
• Awareness of gender equality and social inclusion approaches
• Valid passport and travel permission required, for potential international travel
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and adapt to new program activity requirements
• Experience of working constructively as part of a team in person and online

Responsibilities

• Provide technical emergency assistance focused on physical security to journalists, media practitioners and organizations
• Provide risk assessment and mitigation planning to at-risk individuals and organizations
• Train individuals on physical security and risk management
• Create and contextualize physical safety and risk management lessons, content, and toolkits
• Ensure integrated approach to safety in work with participants through close coordination with other domain experts, as well as other program staff and consultants
• Deliver contextualized lessons/assistance in physical safety and risk management that reflect an integrated safety framework
• Build capacity and train others on becoming physical safety experts and provide mentorship after the training
• Support the development and updating of M&E tools that take into account local context and beneficiary profile
• Coordinate with the Manager on risk-mitigation strategies and participant follow-up
• As needed assist with ensuring safety of project participants, staff, activities, and assets
• As needed support participants and the project in creating and maintaining Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support the program on its gender and social inclusion initiatives
• Report on activities as required
• Participate in skill share with team and peers
• Participate in meetings and/or calls with team; and
• Other duties as assigned by Manager and/or Program Director