International expert to make a presentation at the OSCE POiD organized roundtable on opportunities and challenges of media-self regulation in Tajikistan

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJC00629
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Media Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 17 May 2019
Deadline for application: 31 May 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		Duration of assignment: 17-18 June, 21 June, 24 June 2019 In common practice, Media Councils (or Press Councils) generally have two primary functions. The first is the administration of an agreed Code of Conduct and the investigation of complaints from members of the public about editorial content in the media. The second is the defence of press freedom. Some Media Councils fulfil explicitly only the first function – but in doing so must balance the rights of the individual and the rights of the press to freedom of expression. The Tajik Media Council (TMC) being the only media self-regulatory authority in Central Asia, started its actual operations in 2010 on the basis of the Code of Ethics adopted in 2009. The main goals were and still are the protection of freedoms of media and journalists and the improvement of the general quality of journalism in the country. These short-term and long-term goals are being implemented until present. Until 2018, 70 cases were examined. Some decisions of the TMC are public, others – non-public. The TMC founders and members have different motivation to participate in the activities of the Council and there exist different types of opinion on the functions and activity areas of the organization. Objective: The OSCE POiD Media Unit will facilitate organization of a roundtable with the aim to discuss the opportunities and challenges of media self-regulation in Tajikistan, as well as to present and discuss the three-year strategy and action plan of Tajik Media Council developed by the POiD hired international expert in February - April 2019. It is expected that at the roundtable there will be present 60 participants that will include 5 representatives from the regions of Tajikistan, representatives of the Parliament and Government of Tajikistan, journalists, editors in chief, representatives of international community of Tajikistan that are active in the field of media development. It is expected that the participants of the roundtable will draft list of recommendations to improve media self-regulation mechanism in Tajikistan that will be submitted to the Tajik Media Council and distributed among Tajik media outlets. Therefore, the Office requires services of an international expert who can deliver a presentation on international standards and guidelines on the media councils, their goals and activity areas for the participants of the roundtable.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The international expert will be tasked to: 1. Design, develop and make a presentation for the participants of the roundtable on the following topics: The nature of media self-regulation and basic functioning of a press council Media self-regulation versus regulating the media A credible alternative to court procedures The major challenge: ensuring the public know they can complain Time limits on complaints are necessary Press councils in the OSCE area Questions to ask before setting a press council Press council structure and rules Members and board members of a press council Members responsible for handling complaints Financing a press council Developing press councils in new democracies Codes of ethics are essential for responsible journalism The content of every code of ethics is unique Setting up a code of ethics: the role of media professionals Setting up a code of ethics: the role of government and society Codes of ethics should be revised regularly and promoted Code of Ethics of Tajik Journalists The Code of Ethics Analysis of complaints for past years What to change and why? 2. Make interventions, answer questions and provide expertise opinion during the discussions of the roundtable; 2. Draft list of recommendations on behalf of the roundtable participants; 3. Develop a narrative report upon completion of the roundtable. Organizational Setting The international expert will work under direct supervision of the OSCE POiD Media Officer. Inputs The OSCE POiD Media Unit will provide the national expert with the necessary information and materials for the fulfilment of the task. Deliverables Presentations and hand-outs for participants on the topics indicated in the part Scope of Work and Expected Outputs; Draft recommendations on behalf of the roundtable participants; Narrative report up on completion of the roundtable.

Necessary Qualifications

		Advanced university degree in journalism, economy, political science, technology or related fields; Very good knowledge of media self-regulation mechanism in European countries; Good knowledge of fundamentals of journalism, media issues and media analysis and their implementation in the context of media self-regulation; At least ten years of professional experience in the field of media and/or media self-regulation; Good knowledge of the particularities of media in Central Asia and particularly in Tajikistan; Knowledge of the country’s current situation and challenges with regard to political, economic, social and cultural freedoms; Good understanding of media environment in Tajikistan; Knowledge of Russian and/or Tajik language will be an asset; Personal qualities: responsibility, creativity, flexibility and punctuality; Proven commitment to the core values of the OSCE; in particular, is respectful of differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, disability or other status; Responsibility; Flexibility; Creativity.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		The consultant will be remunerated commensurate with consultant’s experience and qualifications in accordance with OSCE established rates. Applicants should indicate whether they wish to be included in the OSCE Roster of Consultants for similar assignments.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/. In case of technical difficulties with online application, please use the OSCE offline application form that can be downloaded at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form. The completed application form along with cover letter and recommendation letters should be submmitted by e-mail to POiD-Recruitment@osce.org quoting the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not submit a completed OSCE's format application form will not be considered. Please note that due to urgency of the assignment this vacancy notice might be closed before the deadline. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.