ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The political, security, and socioeconomic situation in the West Bank and Gaza has been deteriorating rapidly since the outbreak of the recent war. Apart from the ongoing war and political deadlock, the humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened, posing a significant threat to the prospects of strengthening democratic processes. Internews is engaging in a holistic support initiative to support media and civil society across physical and digital security needs, in addition to psychosocial mental health and wellbeing.
The scope of this SoW is within the realm of physical security, but the consultant filling the role will be working in tandem with specialists in these other fields to develop training, support and toolkits for media and civil society organizations.
The physical security consultant will support organizational capacity assessment and follow-on improvement plans, develop documentation and guides, provide trainings or other kinds of mentoring support, and help capture indicators or change in our partners’ practices, procedures and policies. All activities, sessions and reports should highly respect the safety and security needs of the project beneficiaries. The consultant will work with Internews’ Global Technology Hub, report to the project manager, and be required to attend online meetings with relevant Internews program teams when needed.
LOGISTICS
This position will be remote based in Ramallah, West Bank.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.
This is a limited-duration position, with an expected end date of 30 September 2024
OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING
We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
SCOPE OF WORK
QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Required:
Preferred:
Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but who are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.
Note: This position is posted to a High or Extreme Physical Risk Location. Conditions in the field may include, but are not limited to, the following: compound living quarters, limited mobility outside of designated areas, limited in-country medical care or pharmacy, limited access to fresh fruit and vegetables, limited access to high-speed internet, dress code requirements, unaccompanied posting, and required advanced safety and security training. If selected for an interview for this position, ensure you discuss the specifics of living and working in this unique operating environment and consider them at length during the recruitment process.
Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.