Employer: IREX
Location: San Salvador, El Salvador
Apply by 22 May 2013
Job Description
Position duration: 11 months
Applicant Requirements:
Citizen of El Salvador, English language proficiency and Native Spanish
The Journalist Security Training Hubs Program seeks to enable journalists working in difficult environments to continue to do so as safely and securely as possible. This objective will be
accomplished through the establishment of three regional security training hubs for journalists – El Salvador for Latin America, Kenya for Africa, and Georgia for Eurasia.
Summary of Position:
The Physical Security Trainer, under the supervision of the Hub Manager, will be contracted part-time for an 11-month period to prepare and deliver physical security trainings and workshops to journalists from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. This position is open to Salvadoran nationals.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Description of Responsibilities:
In coordination with the Hub Manager and Master Trainers prepare regionally appropriate trainings and workshop curriculum for journalists based in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala.
Ensure holistic approach and coordination with the Digital Security Trainer
Deliver trainings promoting physical safety to journalists including: threat assessment; situational awareness, personal safety and sexual assault avoidance; risk reduction; hostile environments including civil unrest and combat; emergency first aid; travel safety (accidents, roadblocks, etc.); and surveillance detection.
Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of trainings and materials to address any deficiencies and identify trainings to be added to ensure journalists receive in order to monitor training quality and implementation.
Mentor additional trainers in physical security strategies for journalists.
Monitor 24/7 emergency assistance hotline to journalists.
Qualifications:
Substantial experience working in high-risk environments or emergency situations
Training in military, guerrilla, law enforcement or emergency first-aid operations.
Experience training others in security or emergency protocols.
Proficient English and native Spanish required
To Apply
Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
About IREX:
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.
Location: San Salvador, El Salvador
Apply by 22 May 2013
Job Description
Position duration: 11 months
Applicant Requirements:
Citizen of El Salvador, English language proficiency and Native Spanish
The Journalist Security Training Hubs Program seeks to enable journalists working in difficult environments to continue to do so as safely and securely as possible. This objective will be
accomplished through the establishment of three regional security training hubs for journalists – El Salvador for Latin America, Kenya for Africa, and Georgia for Eurasia.
Summary of Position:
The Physical Security Trainer, under the supervision of the Hub Manager, will be contracted part-time for an 11-month period to prepare and deliver physical security trainings and workshops to journalists from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. This position is open to Salvadoran nationals.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Description of Responsibilities:
In coordination with the Hub Manager and Master Trainers prepare regionally appropriate trainings and workshop curriculum for journalists based in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala.
Ensure holistic approach and coordination with the Digital Security Trainer
Deliver trainings promoting physical safety to journalists including: threat assessment; situational awareness, personal safety and sexual assault avoidance; risk reduction; hostile environments including civil unrest and combat; emergency first aid; travel safety (accidents, roadblocks, etc.); and surveillance detection.
Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of trainings and materials to address any deficiencies and identify trainings to be added to ensure journalists receive in order to monitor training quality and implementation.
Mentor additional trainers in physical security strategies for journalists.
Monitor 24/7 emergency assistance hotline to journalists.
Qualifications:
Substantial experience working in high-risk environments or emergency situations
Training in military, guerrilla, law enforcement or emergency first-aid operations.
Experience training others in security or emergency protocols.
Proficient English and native Spanish required
To Apply
Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
About IREX:
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.