• Job Description

  Req#: 1063
  International Short-Term Expert – Syria Citizen Journalism
  Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire International Short-Term Experts – Syria Citizen Journalism for an anticipated 12-month Training of “Citizen Journalists” project in Syria. The aim of the project is to increase media literacy of local “citizen journalists” to increase social awareness of development-related issues of women and young people in the local media. The project has two main objectives:
  1. Train local “citizen journalists in Syria on selected topics (e.g., conflict-sensitive journalism, trauma-informed journalism, digital safety) in at least 2 different regions in Syria
  2. Coach the trained “citizen journalists” in the production of articles and reports about civil society engagement at the community level
  This will be a part-time position based remotely, and will be contingent on award and funding. The anticipated award start date is estimated to be in September 2025.
  Essential Job Duties
  The position’s responsibilities will include:
  Programmatic
  • Responsible for training participants (citizen journalists)
  • Coaching trained “citizen journalists”
  • Oversee and support the publication of 50 articles/radio spots;
  • Lead presentation of key findings from the study to relevant stakeholders;
  • Lead the finalization of the study and submission to GIZ. '
  Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree (or higher) in Journalism, Social Sciences, and/or another relevant field;
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the field of journalism or any other relevant media related field;
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in journalist training;
  • At least 5 years of experience working in the MENA region;
  • At least 3 years of experience with Development Cooperation;
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders, and team members;
  • Professional fluency in Arabic (both spoken and written) required;
  • Professional fluency in English (both spoken and written) required.
  Reporting
  • This position reports to the Director of Program Management.
  Application Process
  Interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
  
  Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
  About the Organization
  DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.
  DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
  
  

• About the company

  Democracy International works to promote free and legitimate elections through monitoring, election administration strengthening, and supporting democratic political parties.

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