Physical Safety Trainer - Military veterans preferred

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Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We focus on four essential areas to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

IREX is implementing media projects in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. The Physical Safety Trainer under the supervision of the Center Manager, will be contracted to prepare and deliver regionally contextualized safety training and workshops, as well as risk mitigation support, to journalists, other media practitioners and social communicators in Ukraine and other Eastern Europe countries. IREX will prioritize applicants based in Ukraine with experience working in the country and the region.

Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by manager.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of physical safety interventions, supported by relevant academic or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience leading physical safety trainings or group educational sessions.
• Skilled in coordinating and implementing risk mitigation strategies for vulnerable groups.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training programs.
• Familiar with adult learning principles and interactive training methods.
• Experience training on security and emergency protocols is a plus.
• Expertise in risk assessments, risk management, and SOP development from a holistic perspective.
• Experience mentoring at-risk individuals or organizations; Training of Trainers experience is a plus.
• Deep understanding of journalism and media landscape in Ukraine; experience in high-risk or emergency settings preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt holistic training approaches combining psychosocial, physical, and digital safety.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in Ukrainian and English.
• Strong cross-cultural and interpersonal skills; collaborative team experience.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine.

Your Daily Tasks:

• Monitor physical safety situation of journalists and civil society in Ukraine and other Eastern Europe countries.
• Conduct trainings and mentor individuals and organizations on physical safety and risk management, including contextualized lesson creation.
• Communicate with media and CSOs to conduct physical safety needs assessments for media and civil society organizations.
• Develop and adapt safety and risk management training materials to meet participant needs.
• Collaborate with Center Manager and trainers to design region-specific training curricula for Ukraine and additional countries.
• Ensure training materials integrate SOPs and risk mitigation strategies through coordination with staff and consultants.
• Support development of digital and holistic SOPs for program operations.
• Provide emergency physical safety and security assistance to journalists and media organizations.
• Offer risk assessments and mitigation planning for at-risk individuals and organizations.
• Coordinate with Center Management on assessments, mitigation strategies, and participant follow-up.
• Monitor participant progress and share feedback with MEL coordinator and team.
• Report activities to Center Manager as needed.
• Participate in meetings and calls upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.?

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for remote work.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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