Roster of Experts/Trainers on Media/Journalism-Internews Tunisia عودة إلى الفرص

Internews Tunisia is updating its roster of experts/trainers for short- and mid- term consultancies to support the capacity building activities on the field of media & journalism. 

About Internews 

At Internews, we believe everyone deserves trustworthy news and information to make informed decisions about their lives and hold power to account. We train journalists and digital rights activists, tackle disinformation, and offer business expertise to help media outlets become financially sustainable. We do all of this in partnership with local communities – who are the people best placed to know what works.

We support independent media in 100 countries, from radio stations in refugee camps, to hyper-local news outlets, to individual activists and reporters. We’ve helped our partners reach millions of people with quality, local information that saves lives, improves livelihoods, and holds institutions accountable.

For more Information, please visit our website https://internews.org/

Context

To support Tunisia’s inclusive and effective democratic transition, USAID is implementing the five-year Tunisia Political Transitions Project (PTP). The PTP project is multifaceted and is designed to support key electoral bodies, governing institutions, civic groups and the media lay a foundation for increased public trust and inclusive participation in Tunisia’s democratic transition.  

A key component of the PTP project, implemented by Internews, focuses on better informing and engaging Tunisian citizens, specifically vulnerable and underserved populations, in elections and political processes through strengthening Tunisia’s media landscape and the capacities of its information producers as well as raising the levels of awareness and media and information literacy amongst target groups.

Required qualifications and experience 

The Expert must demonstrate a sound knowledge in the field of media & journalism. We are looking for different types of profiles. 

Qualifications: advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) or significant proven field experience;

diplomas or course certificates from recognized institutions. 

Professional Experience and Competencies:

• Proven track-record of at least 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: 
  • Mobile journalism
  • Investigative journalism
  • The ethical principles of journalism
  • The digital packaging of information
  • Business models for the media
  • Media marketing
  • Fact-checking
  • Management

• Extensive technical knowledge relevant to the thematic area
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Familiarity with the development sector in Tunisia, and previous experience working with media outlets and journalists in the country
• Experience with training and facilitation is essential.