About the Position

IREX is seeking proposals from qualified individuals to support short-term program operations in Ukraine. The Security Project Implementation Expert will facilitate trainings, advise on individual risk mitigation strategies, and play a key role in workshops tailored to local contexts. The consultant will provide strategic guidance, meet requirements for reporting and compliance, and collaborate with local stakeholders. The duration of the projects requiring the Expert is between 1-4 months. This is a consultancy-based job with a timeline depending on the needs of the projects and funding.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance and recommendations on project implementation, including technical assistance to media workers and social communicators.
Execute tasks and high-quality project deliverables, including two projects’ closeout requirements.
Contribute to program reports and evaluations and advise on project strategy.
Serve as a technical resource and communicate with local partners.
Perform digital safety risk assessments for individuals and organizations as needed.
Communicate recommendations to the DC team, local staff, and stakeholders to support project implementation.
Flag any budgetary concerns, when necessary.
Additional tasks may be agreed upon in writing as part of the consultant’s scope of work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Relevant fields include Management, Journalism, Communications, Education, Evaluation and Learning, Business, Finance, Security-related fields, Information Technology/Computer Science, as well as any Sciences or Social Sciences.
Minimum 10+ years of progressive job experience or a master’s degree and 9 years of experience.
In-depth knowledge of the journalism sector as well as the operating environment and media landscape in Ukraine.
Proven track record of working effectively with other projects, media and civil society, high-level host country and host government counterparts, and other international partners.
Must possess the skills to independently execute project components and provide expert-level support.
Experience conducting trainings, preferably in emergency protocols, risk management, digital security, or psychosocial care.
Experience interacting and developing relationships with media professionals.
Experience developing risk assessments, management, and mitigation plans for organizations and individuals.
Ability to travel within Ukraine.
Proficiency in Ukrainian and English is required.
Effective oral and written communication credentials.
Strong representational and organizational skills.

Proposal Submission Requirements

If you decide to submit a proposal, it must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 4, 2026. Late submissions will only be considered if in the best interests of the project, and then at IREX’s sole discretion. All proposals submitted must be valid for a period of not less than sixty (60) calendar days from the closing date indicated above.

Candidate Evaluation

The criteria are listed in descending order starting with the most important factors to be evaluated.

Matching “ideal” qualifications (70%)
Immediate Start Availability (15%)
Value (15%)

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