Information Security Specialist – Internet Freedom (Africa)

Counterpart Brand; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Counterpart International is seeking an Information Security Specialist for an 'Internet Freedom' project to support civil society organizations, human rights activists, and independent media in Africa. This full-time role is based in Africa and involves mentoring partners on information security practices.

You will assess organizations, develop strategies, train staff, and stay current on encryption, censorship circumvention, patch management, and secure hosting.

Qualifications

• Existing, trust-based relationships with civil society organizations, human rights groups, and independent media.
• At least 3 years' experience in information security and digital security.
• Bachelor's degree in Information or Computing sciences.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Conduct organizational assessment and provide guidance on information security.
• Develop country strategy and action plan with leadership.
• Ensure partners learn and apply information security practices.
• Disseminate knowledge on information security and new technologies.
• Train local counterparts in information security.
• Stay current on new technologies and trends.
• Write quarterly program activity reports.
• Attend conferences, trainings, and events.
• Develop Training of Trainers cadres within CSO networks.
• Support annual global conference and staff retreat.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Information security

Digital security

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Training experience

Open source tools

Encryption knowledge

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information or Computing sciences

Tools

Security tools

Encryption tools

Job description

Counterpart International is seeking an Information Security Specialist for an 'Internet Freedom' project to support civil society organizations, human rights activists, and independent media in Africa. This full-time role is based in Africa and involves mentoring partners on information security practices.

You will assess organizations, develop strategies, train staff, and stay current on encryption, censorship circumvention, patch management, and secure hosting.