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Contract Type:
All suitable applicants are invited to submit an application for a vacancy of Media Consultants at IREX.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Selected individuals/organizations will be asked to work closely with IREX staff members and the respective media partners to deliver high quality, needs-based assistance and mentoring. Specifically this may include:
- Producing an initial evaluation, quarterly reports and a final evaluation (if required)
- Planning and Coordination with media outlets on trainings (if required)
- Producing a comprehensive training session plan clearly indicating the methodologies, which will be approved by MEND staff.
- Preparing relevant learning materials in the local language(s). IREX staff can provide any translation assistance if needed.
- Delivering high quality training(s) in Sri Lanka and, in some cases providing remote mentoring
- Preparing pre-and post-evaluation questionnaires and providing a final report after the training(s).
- Other duties may be added per the needs of IREX or partner media outlets.
Qualifications:
Individuals/organizations will have extensive experience and a variety of skills to uplift the capacity of journalists working for the selected media organizations. Specifically, trainers should have:
- At least five years’ experience working for international media development agencies as a lead trainer in one or more of the themes mentioned above.
- A high level of practical experience or demonstrated knowledge in a range of skills related to the themes mentioned above, to provide highly customized trainings. Competitive applicants will be requested to provide references.
- Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in English is required. Additional proficiency in Sinhala and Tamil is strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, ability to work in a multicultural environment, work remotely and travel outside Colombo.
- Demonstrated ability to plan strategically and creatively to meet objectives.
- Strong ability to anticipate challenges and generate solutions.
Closing Date- 25/03/2020
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