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Holistic Security Consultant
Location:
Colombo
Description:
MEDIA EMPOWERMENT FOR A DEMOCRATIC SRI LANKA (MEND) PROGRAM Call Consultants – Holistic Secur ity 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: • • • • • 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: • At least three years’ experience working for international media development agencies as a lead trainer in one or more of the themes mentioned above. • A high level of practical experience or demonstrated knowledge in a range of skills related to the Powered by JazzHR
Company:
Irex
Posted:
January 2 on The Resumator
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