Cyber Security & Psychosocial Wellbeing Training at African Women’s Development and Communication Network

Purpose and objective

Cognizant of the above challenges, FEMNET will be holding a security training meeting aimed at enhancing the understanding of risk, physical and cyber security exposure and development of security protocols; appraising FEMNET staff on deepening proactive approaches and strategies towards opposition efforts and strategizing an immediate reaction to opposition groups, whilst promoting in-depth conversations and feminist movement building within civil society and FEMNET membership to strengthen their expertise and knowledge to demand and reclaim their rights from duty bearers.

Training objectives

• To identify the key components of physical security checklists
• To learn how to stay safe and sane in online advocacy spaces.
• To learn ways to keep our organization and the individuals who work there safe.
• To learn more about cyber bullying and other forms of digital insecurities including protecting against cyberbullying and other forms of digital insecurities
• To learn about the basics and powerful measures to enhance digital security and what aspects of our digital lives often goes ignored.
• To develop a vulnerabilities identification process
• To establish the needs for the creation and maintenance of mental health friendly workplace
• Strengthen digital SRHR activism using a variety of digital tools/ platforms.

Expected outcomes.

The following are the expected outcomes because of the training:

• Participants appraised on the emerging online security trends in relation to SRHR Opposition monitoring and mitigation.
• Participants appraised on their psychosocial wellbeing, digital security and understanding their security vulnerabilities.
• Participants’ consciousness around feminist digital activism heightened.

Required Qualification, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Digital Media Studies or any other equivalent discipline. Minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training in the field of IT security monitoring and analysis, cyber threat analysis, incident management, vulnerability analysis, system administration, cloud technologies or similar cyber security related field and psychosocial wellbeing.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a similar consultancy in a women’s rights/ feminist organization in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in digital feminist activism, digital rights, and digital security.
• Proven experience and/or understanding of women’s human rights, feminism, policy advocacy, strategic communication, activism, and social justice in Africa.

Other attributes

• Strong communication and facilitation skills (oral, written and presentation skills);
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of the mandate and functions and/or experience in working with National Human Rights Institutions will be an added advantage.

Duration of Assignment

• The training will be delivered physically in Nairobi. The consultancy will run for 3 days – 1 day for preparation, 1 day for training and 1 day for report writing.

Liaison, Coordination and Reporting

• The consultant will work closely with FEMNET’s SRHR and EVAWG Officer.

Terms of Service

This is a non-staff contract and therefore the consultant is not entitled to insurance, medical cover or any other status or conditions as FEMNET staff.