Hostile Environment Awareness Trainer

Roving Compass; Şahinbey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Roving Compass seeks a HEAT Trainer to lead essential training programs for individuals in high-risk environments. This role involves delivering scenario-based modules to enhance safety and resilience among humanitarian workers and journalists. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to impactful training.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities to innovate in adult learning

Meaningful role supporting humanitarian work

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in providing HEAT courses to global audiences.
• English required; Arabic and French are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive, high-stakes training programs for humanitarian workers.
• Deliver hands-on modules covering security awareness and first aid.

Skills

Training

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Job description

Roving Compass is looking for a dynamic HEAT (hostile environment awareness training) trainer for our Turkiye office as well as our Syria office.

Roving Compass is a dynamic training company dedicated to equipping individuals and organizations with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate today’s complex and rapidly evolving environments. Specializing in safety, security, leadership, and resilience training, Roving Compass empowers professionals working in high-risk, remote, or unpredictable contexts to operate effectively and ethically. Through a blend of expert instruction, immersive simulations, and tailored curricula, the company fosters critical thinking, practical problem-solving, and adaptable leadership—preparing participants to thrive under pressure while minimizing risks.

At the heart of Roving Compass lies a commitment to transformative learning and meaningful impact. The company partners with universities, NGOs, corporate clients, and international organizations to deliver world-class training solutions that bridge theory and real-world application. Whether conducting Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), facilitating complex humanitarian specific courses in education, health, nutrition and protection in emergencies and workshops, or offering specialized courses in AI and cyber security in the humanitarian sector, Roving Compass is a trusted partner for building capacity, enhancing safety, and promoting sustainable, mission-driven operations worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Join Our Team as a HEAT Trainer – Prepare People to Face the World's Toughest Environments

Are you passionate about safety, training, and making a real impact in high-risk contexts?

We’re looking for an experienced HEAT Trainer to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you’ll lead interactive, high-stakes training programs that equip humanitarian workers, journalists, and others with the skills they need to survive and thrive in hostile/unstable environments.

You’ll deliver hands-on, scenario-based modules that cover everything from security awareness and first aid to navigating kidnapping threats and trauma resilience. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and effectiveness of people working in some of the world’s most challenging places.

What We Offer:

• A meaningful role supporting global humanitarian and human rights work.
• Opportunities to innovate in adult learning and experiential training.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Ready to empower others through life-saving training?

Apply today by sending your resume and short cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line: HEAT Trainer Application

Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience in providing HEAT courses to global audiences. English is a requirement, however, Arabic and French would be a great asset.