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Local Consultant on Non-Majority Media Journalists in Professional Reporting Standards and Adherence to Codes of Ethics

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Archived vacancy details

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Issued by
OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number
VNKOSC02077
Vacancy type
Experts/Consultants
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Prishtine / Pristina
Date of issue
8 August 2018
Deadline for application
5 September 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty
1 October 2018

Background

In 2018, activities of Media Section of OMiK in relation to the local media outlets operating in non-Albanian languages are, among others, focused on enhancing their capacity on professional reporting standards and adherence to codes of ethics. Non-majority journalists from RTK2 will be trained on applicable media legislation, adherence by the print and electronic media to PCK and the Code of Conduct for Audio-visual Media Services (IMC), and the importance of journalism ethics;

Objective

The OSCE Mission in Kosovo requires the services of an experienced Serbian speaking consultant to enhance the capacity of selected media outlet. The consultant will work for a period of thirty (30) days in coordination with the Media Section Activity Manager to expand the capacity local TV journalists, respectively their media outlet.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The scope of the work performed by the consultants will include the following:

  • Facilitate two 2 day training courses for 10 journalists
  • Facilitate the day training course on television production, editing techniques, and professional journalism
  • Provide hands-on training on production and filming of documentaries
  • Provide hands-on training on editing techniques and storytelling
  • Provide hands-on training on live television production
  • Equip participants with skills of contemporary journalism standards in television production
  • Prepare and deliver post-training report and evaluation
  • He/She shall present an assessment report on the applicable media legislation for journalists in cases of violations of legal provisions, and consequences to their reporting and limitations to freedom of expression
  • Local panellist shall present an assessment report on the implementation of applicable codes of conduct for print and electronic media, and the consequences of their non-adherence to the media profession itself and the public
  • Provide hands-on training on editorial decisions in compliance with journalism practices in Serbian language
  • Provide hands-on training on TV production
  • Equip participants with skills of contemporary journalism standards in television production
  • Prepare and deliver post-training report and evaluation

Deliverables:

After receiving information from Media Section Project Manager on planned activities for Strengthening Production Capacity of Local Media local consultants will:

  • By 5th October the consultant will prepare and deliver timeline for 2 days training
  • By 15th October the consultant will implement 2 days of training on Professional Reporting Standards and Adherence to Codes of Ethics
  • By 10th October the consultant will carry out two days of preparatory work to develop a training program for journalists of RTK2
  • By 31st October the consultant will carry out two days of follow-up with media outlet and composing evaluation report
  • By 31st October the consultant will follow-up and compose the final evaluation report

Performance Indicators:

  • Final documents incorporating comments received from the Project Manager delivered on time in an appropriate format and quality as requested by the Project Manager
  • Consultancy implemented as planned

Qualifications:

  • University degree in law, political science, journalism or other related field
  • Fifteen years of relevant professional experience in media/journalism and communication sector
  • Extensive experience in broadcasting journalism
  • Previous experience in training of journalists and editors
  • Knowledge of media development; ability to deal with media development in South-eastern Europe with particular knowledge of Kosovo media landscape
  • Extensive experience in functioning of broadcasting services
  • Professional knowledge of Serbian, Albanian and English
  • Computer literacy

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will depend on the qualifications and experience of individual experts as well as the detailed work plan to be agreed upon and will be based on the current OSCE consultancy rates.

How to Apply:

In order to apply for this position you must complete the OSCE's online application form, found under https://jobs.osce.org/.Applicants are encouraged to use the online recruitment and only fully completed OSCE applications will be accepted. However, if you have technical difficulties with the system you may use the offline application form found under https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail to: consultancy.omik@osce.org. In line with your qualifications please indicate preference to one or more field of expertise listed above (while using the online application the field of expertise preference can be indicated in the cover letter part). Kindly note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language would not be considered. 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.

 

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