Job Details:
Organisation: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Deadline Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Turkey
At the Thomson Reuters Foundation we stand for free, independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment and the rule of law. We expose corruption worldwide and play a leading role in the global fight against human trafficking. We use the skills, values, and expertise of Thomson Reuters to run programmes that trigger real change and empower people around the world. We tackle global issues. We achieve lasting impact. With over 70 staff members around the world and offices in 10 locations across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, the Foundation has quickly become a point of reference in the corporate philanthropic world.
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is committed to fostering the highest standards of journalism worldwide. Since 1982, we have been at the forefront of work to improve journalism standards. We believe that accurate and independent journalism leads to better informed societies which in turn hold power to account, strengthen the rule of law and contribute to economic and social development.
The Role
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking an experienced and dynamic candidate for an anticipated donor‐funded project on 'Strengthening Independent Media in Syria'. The project focuses on improving access for Syrians to unbiased, accurate information as a mean to empower citizens, hold Syrian regime and opposition groups accountable while continuing to build and support the independent media sector in Syria.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Media Training and Capacity Building Expert will play a critical role in ensuring that key organisational capacity needs of selected media outlets are increased in order to strengthen the quality and reach of local media. S/he will be based in Gaziantep and will report to the Project Chief of Party with direct links to the TRF’s Project Manager based in London. This is a full time position.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage the media development training component of the project with a focus on providing continuous training and capacity‐building support to a group of Syrian independent media organisations.
- Develop capacity building frameworks and lead on the implementation of training needs assessments of selected media organisations.
- In consultation with a pool of experts, design and develop training programmes to enhance robust editorial processes across the selected media outlets.
- Hold financial responsibility for the efficient delivery of media training.
- In coordination with the Chief of Party, support the identification of training participants and ensure that due diligence has been conducted on beneficiaries.
- Contribute to the development of the M&E framework and reporting mechanisms.
- Produce specific reports and contribute to the overall project M&E plan reports as requested by the donor.
- Responsible for the financial planning, spending, and managing of the media training component.
- Contribute to overall project communication and knowledge management.
- Ensure quality of training delivery is maintained and training milestones are met.
- Prepare work plans, reports and other relevant documentations to contribute to the overall implementation of the activities.
Qualifications and Person Specification
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Organisational Development, Journalism, Media Studies or any other related field.
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience of which at least five years spent in media or international development.
- Minimum of five years professional experience in planning and managing appropriate interventions in learning and development.
- Involvement and expertise in developing capacity building course planning and programmes in areas of media development.
- Hands‐on experience in training needs assessments, identification of capacity building needs, training/capacity building at national, regional or international level is essential.
- Experience and skills in networking, knowledge management and information technology would be assets, preferably including the establishment and management of websites and information database.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team.
- Fluent in Arabic with good knowledge of English (written communication and presentation skills).
- Able to work under pressure and deal concurrently with multiple assignments.
- Ability to build strong relationship with stakeholders, donors and beneficiaries.
- Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel in the region.
Anticipated project start date: March 2016
Project Duration: 24 months (full‐time position, fixed term contract)
Location: Gaziantep, Turkey
Specific requirements: Authorized to work in Turkey
Deadline for application: November 30th 2015
How to apply
Please email: TRFMedia@thomsonreuters.com with your CV and a covering letter summarising how your experience matches the role. Please mention ‘Media Training and Capacity Building Expert’ in the email subject line. Please also bear in mind that confirmation of the role is subject to confirmation of funds by the donor.
Media Training and Capacity Building Expert
Job posted by: Thomson Reuters Foundation - Tue, 24 Nov 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Deadline Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Turkey
At the Thomson Reuters Foundation we stand for free, independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment and the rule of law. We expose corruption worldwide and play a leading role in the global fight against human trafficking. We use the skills, values, and expertise of Thomson Reuters to run programmes that trigger real change and empower people around the world. We tackle global issues. We achieve lasting impact. With over 70 staff members around the world and offices in 10 locations across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, the Foundation has quickly become a point of reference in the corporate philanthropic world.
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is committed to fostering the highest standards of journalism worldwide. Since 1982, we have been at the forefront of work to improve journalism standards. We believe that accurate and independent journalism leads to better informed societies which in turn hold power to account, strengthen the rule of law and contribute to economic and social development.
The Role
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking an experienced and dynamic candidate for an anticipated donor‐funded project on 'Strengthening Independent Media in Syria'. The project focuses on improving access for Syrians to unbiased, accurate information as a mean to empower citizens, hold Syrian regime and opposition groups accountable while continuing to build and support the independent media sector in Syria.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Media Training and Capacity Building Expert will play a critical role in ensuring that key organisational capacity needs of selected media outlets are increased in order to strengthen the quality and reach of local media. S/he will be based in Gaziantep and will report to the Project Chief of Party with direct links to the TRF’s Project Manager based in London. This is a full time position.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage the media development training component of the project with a focus on providing continuous training and capacity‐building support to a group of Syrian independent media organisations.
- Develop capacity building frameworks and lead on the implementation of training needs assessments of selected media organisations.
- In consultation with a pool of experts, design and develop training programmes to enhance robust editorial processes across the selected media outlets.
- Hold financial responsibility for the efficient delivery of media training.
- In coordination with the Chief of Party, support the identification of training participants and ensure that due diligence has been conducted on beneficiaries.
- Contribute to the development of the M&E framework and reporting mechanisms.
- Produce specific reports and contribute to the overall project M&E plan reports as requested by the donor.
- Responsible for the financial planning, spending, and managing of the media training component.
- Contribute to overall project communication and knowledge management.
- Ensure quality of training delivery is maintained and training milestones are met.
- Prepare work plans, reports and other relevant documentations to contribute to the overall implementation of the activities.
Qualifications and Person Specification
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Organisational Development, Journalism, Media Studies or any other related field.
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience of which at least five years spent in media or international development.
- Minimum of five years professional experience in planning and managing appropriate interventions in learning and development.
- Involvement and expertise in developing capacity building course planning and programmes in areas of media development.
- Hands‐on experience in training needs assessments, identification of capacity building needs, training/capacity building at national, regional or international level is essential.
- Experience and skills in networking, knowledge management and information technology would be assets, preferably including the establishment and management of websites and information database.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team.
- Fluent in Arabic with good knowledge of English (written communication and presentation skills).
- Able to work under pressure and deal concurrently with multiple assignments.
- Ability to build strong relationship with stakeholders, donors and beneficiaries.
- Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel in the region.
Anticipated project start date: March 2016
Project Duration: 24 months (full‐time position, fixed term contract)
Location: Gaziantep, Turkey
Specific requirements: Authorized to work in Turkey
Deadline for application: November 30th 2015
How to apply
Please email: TRFMedia@thomsonreuters.com with your CV and a covering letter summarising how your experience matches the role. Please mention ‘Media Training and Capacity Building Expert’ in the email subject line. Please also bear in mind that confirmation of the role is subject to confirmation of funds by the donor.