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ABOUT IREX 

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

IREX is implementing a training-of-trainers (ToT) media project in South and South East Asia. A Digital Safety ToT Expert, under the supervision of the Center Manager, will be responsible for capacity-building and the design, preparation, and delivery of holistic safety ToT workshops to media practitioners and human rights defenders on an as-needed basis. 

The position is open to all qualified applicants. 

IREX will prioritize local nationals based in South Asia and South East Asia (e.g., Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia) with experience of working in the region on digital safety or holistic safety issues. 

Please note this position is part time, based on needs of the project, with an expected approximate engagement between 15 and 100 days per year. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• In coordination with the Center Manager, M&E staff, and other Trainers, prepare tailored Training of Trainers (ToT) trainings for media practitioners and human rights defenders in South Asia; 
• Design, develop, review, and contextualize lessons and training material in digital safety and risk management to suit program participants and ensure integrated approach in training materials; 
• Build capacity and mentor the ToT recipient organizations after the ToT as they develop and conduct their trainings; 
• Mentor and lead partners in conducting risk assessments from a digital and holistic safety perspective and developing risk management plans; 
• Under direction of Center Manager, and in coordination with trainers, provide input to and develop digital and holistic standard operating procedures for programmatic operations; 

• Provide risk assessment and mitigation planning to at-risk individuals and organizations on an as-needed basis, and in coordination with the Center Manager; 
• Support program Monitoring & Evaluation by reporting on activities as required by Center Manager and in coordination with the M&E staff and other trainers; 
• Monitor and report changes and trends in the digital environment in the region; 
• Participate in meetings and/or calls with staff; 
• Support the program on its gender and social inclusion initiatives; 

• Transfer ToT knowledge and experience as needed to other offices; and 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

• Strong knowledge of digital safety tools and training strategies; 
• Demonstrated experience in successfully conducting trainings AND ToTs; preferably experience training individuals on risk management or safety; 
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning techniques; knowledge and use of interactive methods in training; 

• Experience in designing training and developing and tailoring curricula, training content and methodology; 
• Experience developing risk assessments, management, and mitigation plans for organizations preferred, with a focus on digital safety; 
• Strong knowledge of the South and South East Asia operating environment, especially as it relates to the media and civil society landscape; 
• Experience in training in coordination with other trainers and coordinating content and methodology; must be open to learning and adapting training material for a holistic approach as well as piloting new adult learning techniques as needed; 
• Excellent communicator and mentor in face-to-face meetings as well as in remote/online settings; 

• Ability to communicate and train across different cultures; 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English; 
• Dedicated trainer, role model and mentor with attention to detail, and with a strong commitment to share her/his knowledge with future colleagues; 
• Valid passport and travel permission, for potential international travel; 
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and adapt to new program activity requirements and helping others to stay on track; 

• Past experience of delivering digital safety ToTs preferred, and 
• Basic understanding of physical and psychosocial safety domains and their integrated properties with digital safety preferred. 

IREX may at its discretion ask for additional information, including references. Issuing this call does not commit IREX to select any applicant/expert. IREX may hire more than one applicant/expert from this call. IREX reserves the right, based on availability of funding and consultant performance, to increase the duration and/or enter into subsequent contractual agreements with the selected candidates without re-publicizing the opportunity.  

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter with a summary of relevant experience along with a daily rate (in $ USD). 

Prior to any engagement, you will be asked to provide references. IREX will not extend an offer until the reference check is completed. 

IREX conducts anti- terrorism database clearances on candidates who accept employment offers. 

IREX is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and inclusive hiring practice. IREX is an 

equal opportunity employer. 

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