International Consultant on Media Training Needs Assessment

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
Vacancy number: VNMNGC00173
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Media Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Podgorica
Date of issue: 18 July 2019
Deadline for application: 7 August 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 11 September 2019

Vacancy Number		VNMNGC00173

Job Title		International Consultant on Media Training Needs Assessment

Organization Name		Media Programme, OSCE Mission to Montenegro

Background

		The OSCE Mission to Montenegro provides assistance to the host country to institute reforms, and to further strengthen democratic development in line with OSCE’s commitments and principles. The Mission works with national and local authorities, civil society and the media in order to build media professionalism. The Media Programme of the Mission supports efforts that allow for a constructive use of media in Montenegro. The Mission will assess the growing need to create a more comprehensive and practice-orientated approach to education of media professionals and trainings for media in Montenegro by putting forward recommendations for creating a more sustainable and accessible media training environment. Through a comprehensive needs assessment and business case development the best mechanism for achieving an optimal, sustainable media training model in Montenegro will be identified. The Media Programme therefore invites applications from highly qualified, energetic and experienced international professionals for the temporary consultancy post of International consultant on media training needs assessment who would be tasked to, working in pair with a local consultant, conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of the current state of play, shortcomings and opportunities for education and training of media professionals in Montenegro. The document shall include an overview of shortcomings in the current system of media professionals’ education, inputs collected from relevant media outlets and stakeholders in Montenegro, set of recommendations and suggestions related to sustainability, budgeting, organizational setup, cost-effectiveness and oversight. The document will serve as a baseline for the evaluation of future projects and activities in the identified areas by the Mission, but also by other stakeholders in this specific field.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision and in close co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro/Media Programme Manager (MPM), the consultant, working in pair with a local consultant, will be required to perform the following tasks: To develop a working plan and methodology, identify lists of respondents, prepare interview concept and questions, in consultation with MPM, and submit the document of 2 pages maximum, in English language, by September 20, 2019 (home based); To conduct the research and data collection, in Podgorica, by October 10, 2019 (field visit to Podgorica, the duration of the visit will be 17 days in total), including: Data collection on segment I (university level), with the accent on shortcomings; Data collection on requirements of segment II (media outlets, NGOs); Data collection on requirements of segment III (key stakeholders – Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, international organisations). 3. To prepare the first draft of the Report “Media Sector Training Needs Assessment with Recommendations for Optimal Media Training Model”, in English language, of minimum 50 pages, by October 18, 2019 (home based), which would include: Executive summary; Introduction – Background, Context; Needs assessment – covering three segments: - University level overview, with accent on shortcomings; - Media outlets and NGO level overview; - Key stakeholders (Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, international organisations) overview; Recommendations for optimal media training model; Proposals for budgeting, organisational set-up and oversight of the recommended media training model; To prepare the final version of the “Media Sector Training Needs Assessment with Recommendations for Optimal Media Training Model”, addressing all the above-indicated segments, cleared and approved by the Media Programme, of minimum 50 pages, in English language, by November 7, 2019 (field visit to Podgorica, the duration of the visit will be 16 days in total). 4. To prepare and present the findings of the “Media Sector Training Needs Assessment with Recommendations for Optimal Media Training Model” at the public presentation in Podgorica, by November 10, 2019 (2 working days). Special note: The schedule is subject to potential changes. Deliverables: Working plan and methodology, lists of respondents/focus groups, interview concept and questions developed in consultations with MPM and submitted within a document of 2 pages maximum, in English language, by September 20, 2019; Research and data collection conducted, covering all the three above-identified segments (listed within this task), in Podgorica, by October 10, 2019; First draft of the Report “Media Sector Training Needs Assessment with Recommendations for Optimal Media Training Model” of minimum 50 pages, including all the above-mentioned points (listed within this task) submitted, in English language, by October 18, 2019; The final version of the “Media Sector Training Needs Assessment with Recommendations for Optimal Media Training Model”, addressing all the above-indicated segments, cleared and approved by the Media Programme, of minimum 50 pages, in English language, submitted by November 7, 2019; Findings of the “Media Sector Training Needs Assessment with Recommendations for Optimal Media Training Model” prepared and presented at the public presentation in Podgorica, by November 10, 2019. Special note: The schedule is subject to potential changes.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in Political Science, Journalism or related field; Minimum 4 years of professional experience in the field of professional training; Experience in conducting needs assessments in business or organisational management; Good knowledge of media situation and media trends in the region would be considered as an asset; Advanced communication and drafting skills; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Previous experience working with other international organizations would be considered as an asset; Extensive knowledge of OSCE key documents about media standards can be considered as an advantage; Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written.

Remuneration Package

		The Expert/Consultant will be remunerated commensurate with his/her experience and qualifications in accordance with the OSCE established rates. The OSCE Mission to Montenegro will cover all travel related expenses for the Expert/Consultant.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with modified Terms of Reference or for a different duration. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.