Deputy Chief of Party/Chief Technology Officer, Global Internet Freedom

Counterpart International is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party/Chief Technology Officer for an upcoming global internet freedom program. The Deputy Chief of Party/Chief Technology Officer will work under the guidance of the Chief of Party and be responsible for working with civil society organizations and other actors to manage the delivery of digital security training and technical services including censorship circumvention and anonymity to civil society organizations and independent media globally. The DCOP/CTO will also work with institutional partners and networks and coalitions to advance advocacy towards governments, multi-lateral institutions and the private sector around internet legislation. The ideal candidate would have experience working with civil society groups and/or independent media and a thorough knowledge of current trends and tactics in digital security.

Responsibilities

• Establish secure mechanisms for CSOs, technical specialists and other interested parties to share information, create troubleshooting platforms, and develop other ways to collaborate.
• Support efforts to help beneficiaries learn, internalize, use, and propagate appropriate information security practices.
• Cultivate relationships with the private sector by fostering direct communication between partners and private companies.
• Strengthen communication and establish enduring channels for internal communications with partners.
• Travel to target countries to assist in field implementation.
• Work with other technical program staff to ensure that the program’s beneficiaries receive assistance from appropriate information security resources in a timely manner.
• Serve as point of contact or Acting COP with USAID as needed when COP is out of country or travelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of previous work experience in improving internet freedom particularly freedom of information, the right to internet access, freedom from internet censorship, and net neutrality.
• Experience working internationally with diverse groups.
• Past experience in civil society network building and coalition development.
• Solid understanding of internet’s building blocks: DNS, SSL, IP, etc.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partners and implementing organizations across multiple regions.
• Experience working with USAID contracts or grants.
• Proficiency in a foreign language (Arabic or Russian preferred).