Job location: Kenya
Closing date: 10 Nov 2024
We are calling for proposals for freelance Security Advisory Expert in the framework of its program We invite interested and qualified persons to submit proposals by 10.11.2024.
We are calling for proposals for freelance Security Advisory Expert in the framework of its program We invite interested and qualified persons to submit proposals by 10.11.2024.
Description of the role
To support the Fellows from East Africa, we are looking to provide support and guidance on security matters.
Deliverables include, but are not limited to:
Risk Assessment:
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for the fellows based in East Africa and for the team in Nairobi and Kampala to identify potential security risks if required.
Identify key risks and vulnerabilities that may impact the fellows’ and the Nairobi and Kampala teams’ safety and operations.
Security Training:
Identify key risks and vulnerabilities that may impact the fellows’ and the Nairobi and Kampala teams’ safety and operations.
Security Training:
Organize and deliver digital and physical security training for the fellows and the Nairobi and Kampala teams on best security practices.
One-on-One Consultancy:
One-on-One Consultancy:
Provide one-on-one security consultancy sessions with fellows where required, to address specific security concerns and offer tailored advice.
Ensure fellows have access to ongoing advice as situations evolve in their specific locations.
Local Assistance to Nairobi and Kampala Team
Ensure fellows have access to ongoing advice as situations evolve in their specific locations.
Local Assistance to Nairobi and Kampala Team
Offer local security assistance and support on an hourly basis to the team in Nairobi and Kampala, addressing risks and providing recommendations on security management for their implementation.
Provide resource and stakeholder mapping as per requirements
Offer training of trainers to project team on aspects such as identifying psychological underpinnings of security threats and how to conduct a risk assessment.
Provide resource and stakeholder mapping as per requirements
Offer training of trainers to project team on aspects such as identifying psychological underpinnings of security threats and how to conduct a risk assessment.
4. Application Requirements
Successful applicants should be able to provide proof of the following:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in security risk management, preferably in East Africa, particularly focusing on but not limited to Sudan, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan and Uganda
Strong understanding of the journalism and security landscape in East Africa.
Experience working with journalists in crisis and conflict contexts.
Experience providing training of trainers for support staff, including topics such as psychological underpinnings and conducting risk assessments
Proven experience in conducting security assessments and crisis management.
Ability to develop and deliver security training and one-on-one consultancy.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
Fluency in English (knowledge of regionally relevant languages is an advantage).
Flexibility and teamwork.
Strong understanding of the journalism and security landscape in East Africa.
Experience working with journalists in crisis and conflict contexts.
Experience providing training of trainers for support staff, including topics such as psychological underpinnings and conducting risk assessments
Proven experience in conducting security assessments and crisis management.
Ability to develop and deliver security training and one-on-one consultancy.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
Fluency in English (knowledge of regionally relevant languages is an advantage).
Flexibility and teamwork.
5. What we offer
We welcome applicants globally to join our small, creative and international team. We can provide safe, creative working environments in Nairobi, Kenya where required. Remote candidates are also welcome to apply The contract will run until December 2024 on a freelance basis.
How to apply
Applications, including the following should be emailed to : ooooo@ooooo.com ( email is available to subscribers only)