Ref.
2024/RCO/10819
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Deadline date
2024/03/31 23:59
Duration of the assignment
Short term
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
1 year
Roster cyber O3 (M/W)
Département Paix, stabilité, sécurité - P2S > Pôle Menaces globales et criminalité organisée
Published on : 2024/03/04
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
KENYA
DJIBOUTI
Mission description
The project is seeking for experts from various background and expertise field to be part a technical assistance team in charge of the implementation of the year 2024 action plan of the project.
The team will encompass different expertise related to operational capacities in cybersecurity.
The experts will be responsible, under the project team, to carry out technical various assistance activities related to the following topics:
- SOC and CERT: Design, implementation, Management, Audit
- Technical trainings:
- CISSP
- SOC and CSIRT management and operations
- SOC Analyst Tier 1 to 2
- OSINT
- Linux Security Fundamentals
- Windows Security fundamentals
- Vulnerability management
- Threat Intelligence analyst (Tailored for EC Council/GIAC/CREST certification)
- CompTIA Security+
- Security – Cisco (Tailored for CCNP certification)
- Advanced Cyber Crisis Management
Project or context description
The Initiative on Digital government and cybersecurity (IDGC) project, financed by the European Union (EU) and implemented by GIZ, FIIAPP and Expertise France (EF), aims to support the member states of the Horn of Africa (HoA) region to enhance their public sector service delivery through improved and secure digital delivery channels that contribute to a harmonization of policies and initiatives and the creation of a single digital market in the HoA region.
The Action therefore aims to support the HoAI member states in developing the necessary strategic, institutional, regulatory, and human capacities needed to establish regional digital government services. To be able to offer secure digital services, the Action also focusses on strengthening an efficient, effective and sustainable cybersecurity in the region. It complements national related programs and regional initiatives, notably those supported by other development partners supporting HoAI.
The overall objective of the Action is to harmonize the regulatory, technical and legal initiatives in the HoA towards a single digital market.
ihe specific objectives of the Action are to enhance the digital service delivery of the HoAI through:
· implementing regional e-government building blocks;
· and to develop and improve national and regional cybersecurity in the HoA region.
Required profile
· Diploma of a higher education (at least bachelor’s equivalent) in a field related to at least one of the topics of expertise abovementioned.
· Strong proven working experience in at least one of the domains of expertise mentioned above in research, practice or training. (min 5 years)
· Previous experience in development projects, preferably in Africa and Horn of Africa.
· Strong English or French language skills are required. Arabic would be an asset.
· Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
· Attitude of a great communicator who is focused on facilitating common understanding and building consensus.
· Experience in working for international organizations or international projects in this field is considered an asset.
· Practical experience in writing documentations, tutorials and scientific papers. A good knowledge of APA norm would be highly appreciated.
· Experience in institutional capacity building and technical assistance projects in relevant areas of cybersecurity.
· Knowledge to some extend of best internationally recognized principles and good practices in cybersecurity.
Additional specific requirements:
- Ability to work in a multicultural team.
- Capacity to work under pressure.
- Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills.
Additional information
Working Languages: English and/or French
- CV in EU format
- Cover letter highlighting relevant domains of expertise to be considered.
If applicable, Together with CV, candidates have to give full coordinates of the company which is to be contracted by Expertise France.
Candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their application as soon as possible, Expertise France reserving the possibility of proceeding with the pre-selection before this date.
Any incomplete application will not be considered.
Without a response from us within 4 weeks, please consider that your application has not been accepted.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/skills/experience
Deadline for application : 2024/03/31 23:59
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.