Trainer - Cybersecurity Awareness

We are actively seeking a qualified and experienced Cybersecurity Awareness Trainer to design and deliver a comprehensive, impactful training program for staff at Action For Humanity (AFH). If you are passionate about building cyber-resilient teams in the humanitarian sector, this opportunity is for you.

About the Assignment

You will lead a fully structured Cybersecurity Awareness Training Program targeting at least 70% of AFH staff, delivered either in-person, online, or in a blended format as mutually agreed with the organization.

Why This Assignment Matters

Humanitarian organizations are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyber threats. Your expertise will directly protect vulnerable communities, sensitive beneficiary data, and the people dedicated to serving them. This is more than a training contract — it is a contribution to the safety and resilience of humanitarian operations.

Training Modules You Will Cover:

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals & the Humanitarian Threat Landscape.

• Phishing, Social Engineering & Email Threat Recognition.

• Password Hygiene, Multi-Factor Authentication & Account Security.

• Safe Data Handling, Device Security & Remote/Field Work Practices.

• Beneficiary Data Protection & Confidentiality Obligations.

• Incident Recognition, Reporting Procedures & Organizational Response.

Success Indicator: A measurable improvement in cybersecurity awareness demonstrated through pre- and post-training assessments.

What You Will Deliver

Deliverables Include:

• Training work plan, session agenda & online delivery methodology (submitted prior to delivery).

• Full training materials, awareness job-aids & simulated phishing/exercise content.

• Pre- and post-training assessment tools with scored results.

• Attendance records and online participation logs.

• Final training report with results analysis and actionable recommendations.

Expected Outcomes:

• Staff able to confidently recognize and respond to phishing and social-engineering threats.

• Improved password, device, and data-handling practices across the organization.

• Strengthened protection of beneficiary and organizational data.

• Measurable awareness gains evidenced by pre/post assessment score comparisons.

Who We Are Looking For

You are the right fit if you have:

• A recognized cybersecurity certification, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of professional cybersecurity or information security experience.

• A proven track record of similar awareness-training assignments.

• Proven ability to design and deliver effective remote/online training to distributed teams.

• Familiarity with data protection and beneficiary confidentiality within the NGO/humanitarian context.

• Strong command of English and Arabic language proficiency is a significant advantage.

Assignment Details

• Duration: One (1) month from contract signing date.

• Work Schedule: As per agreed training work plan and session schedule.

• Delivery Mode In-person and/or online, to be stated in the session agenda & online delivery methodology.

• Payment: Fixed, all-inclusive fee (covering trainer fee, preparation, materials, delivery & reporting. Subject to applicable tax/withholding per local law).

How to apply

How to Apply

Interested trainers are invited to submit their offer package titled ''Trainer - Cybersecurity Awareness" to hr.syria@actionforhumanity.org including the following:

• Updated CV highlighting relevant experience.

• Detailed Technical & Financial Proposal including your training methodology and work plan.

• Three (3) Professional References from previous similar assignments.

Important Notice to All Applicants

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This assignment may be closed before the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.

• We strongly encourage interested trainers to submit their applications as early as possible.