Holistic Security Consultant
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Sri Lanka
IREX
16.12.2023
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MEDIA EMPOWERMENT FOR A DEMOCRATIC SRI LANKA (MEND) PROGRAM
Call Consultants – Holistic Security
The IREX MEND Program: The International Research &
Exchanges Board (IREX) is implementing
the
USAID-funded Media Empowerment for a Democratic Sri Lanka (MEND)
program. The goal of MEND
is to improve citizens’
access to balanced and reliable news and information, and to support
Sri Lanka’s
efforts to strengthen media freedom
and democratic governance.
Summary: Under the
MEND program, IREX works with various groups of media stakeholders,
from
media outlets to freelance journalists and
media associations, to strengthen their capacity to play an
independent and responsible role in society.
A severe shortage of foreign currency has led to the
worst economic crisis in Sri Lanka’s history. The
country is experiencing shortages in essentials, including fuel,
leading to debilitating power cuts lasting up
to
13 hours. In addition, Sri Lanka is witnessing soaring inflation and a
rapidly depreciating Rupee. This
pushed citizens
to the streets, and in addition to an economic crisis, Sri Lanka was
faced with a
debilitating pollical crisis. Several
instances of clashes have been reported across Sri Lanka, with
violence
and crime on the rise. The country has
been placed under several States of Emergency, with the most
recent being declared on July 18, 2022. The country
is tense, and journalists are on the front lines
covering these events.
IREX/MEND program seeks to
provide media practitioners and social communicators with the basic
skills and knowledge needed to continue operating in
such a climate. The program is looking to work
with experts in the field of physical, cyber and psychosocial
security, to offer workshops and mentoring
to
journalists on the ground.
Duties and
Responsibilities: Selected individuals be asked to work closely with
IREX staff members to
deliver high quality,
needs-based assistance and mentoring. Specifically, this may include:
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Offering
needs-based mentoring to beneficiaries
Producing a
comprehensive training session plan clearly indicating the
methodologies
Preparing relevant learning
materials. IREX staff can provide translation assistance if needed.
Delivering high quality virtual training(s)
Other duties may be added per the needs of IREX or
partners
Qualifications: Individuals will have
extensive experience and a variety of skills to uplift the capacity of
partners. Specifically, trainers should have:
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At least three years’ experience
working for international media development agencies as a lead
trainer in one or more of the themes mentioned above.
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A high level of practical
experience or demonstrated knowledge in a range of skills related to
the
themes mentioned above, to provide highly
customized trainings.
Speaking, reading and
writing proficiency in English
Strong
interpersonal skills, work ethic, ability to work in a multicultural
environment, and work
remotely
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Demonstrated ability to plan strategically and creatively to meet
objectives.
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Strong
ability to anticipate challenges and generate solutions.
Previous consultants/service providers will be
considered for this post, with past performance used as a
major part of the selection process. Selected
consultants may be approved for multiple or no consulting
agreements during the period of the program.
Compensation: This is considered a consultancy
position and selected individuals/organizations will be
paid a daily rate determined by IREX.
Interested individuals/organizations are asked to
submit a letter of application clearly
stating
which thematic area(s) for which they can provide training, a CV with
summaries of prior training
experience and
previous work in a similar field, and their proposed daily rates ($).
Deadlines: Application for this
position will be consid ered on a rolling basis.
Applications should be sent
at any time.
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