ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
At Internews, we believe everyone deserves trustworthy news and information to make informed decisions about their lives and hold power to account. We conduct our work in partnership with local communities – the people best placed to know what works.
Internews’ Internet Freedom & Resilience (IFR) portfolio seeks to advance the digital safety of human rights defenders, civil society members and journalists, and advocates for digital rights and protections for the world’s most vulnerable populations. From funding local Internet rights advocacy initiatives to open-source technology development, to designing cutting-edge approaches to organizational security, the IFR team focuses first on partners’ needs and connecting them to others demanding a safe, inclusive, and open Internet for all. You clean learn more about our work here: https://internews.org/areas-of-expertise/global-tech/what-we-do/
This position will be working on strengthening digital security of LGBTQIA+ communities in Lebanon, improving their resilience in the face of ongoing digital threats. The project will employ a multi-layered, community-based approach, focusing intensively and deliberately on the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
LOGISTICS
This part-time position will be based remotely in Lebanon. Candidates should possess independent work authorization in Lebanon that does not require employer sponsorship.
This is a limited-term position with an anticipated term of nine months and anticipated level of effort of 50%.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.
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.
DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:
Curriculum Development & Localization:
- Develop and facilitate a three-month digital security training curriculum with both in-person and virtual sessions;
- Facilitate Lebanon-specific threat modeling workshops with Organizational Partners and Fellows;
- Provide technical expertise and guidance during the development of new digital security resources and localization of existing resources (including guides, tools, etc.);
- Strategically shape new training resources developed under the project to ensure they are scalable and relevant at the global level.
Training & Mentorship:
- Serve as a mentor to selected fellows, ensuring knowledge and implementation of tailored security practices;
- Support the development of security networks; country-specific collaborative security plans, including a detailed plan for long-term information sharing;
- Collaborate with the project team and partners to build advanced training approaches.
Administration:
- Advise the development and implementation of digital safety awareness-raising engagements for lgbtq+ individuals in the region;
- Contribute to the writing and compiling of program reporting, including quarterly reports and other project-related reports.
Values & Flexibility:
- Completing other duties as mutually agreed;
- Passionate about teaching others with compassion and understanding of their skills and abilities;
- In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required
- Experience as a digital security trainer in Lebanon, including experience developing training curriculum;
- Experience facilitating virtual digital security trainings;
- Experience with threat modeling, and selecting/installing digital security-related software and equipment for individuals or organizations;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Strong understanding of secure communication tools;
- Professional-level fluency in Arabic and English;
- Optimism, a sense of humor, and excitement at supporting and elevating voices of people across the globe.
Preferred
Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.
- 3+ years’ experience as a digital security trainer, including experience developing training curriculum;
- Non-profit experience and/or familiarity with US government rules and regulations;
- Experience with facilitating large-scale, regional events, and experience with events that bring together diverse skill sets, diverse cultures/ethnicity etc.;
- Experience using project management tools (e.g. – Trello, Airtable, etc.).