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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
Vacancy number: VNMNGC00193
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Media Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Podgorica
Date of issue: 24 June 2020
Deadline for application: 18 August 2020 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 1 September 2020

Background

		The OSCE Mission to Montenegro provides assistance to the host country to institute reforms and further strengthen democratic development in line with the OSCE’s commitments and principles. The Mission works with the national and local authorities, civil society and the media in order to build media professionalism. In 2019, the Mission conducted a comprehensive needs assessment on a more institutionalized journalism training in Montenegro. Media Sector Training Needs Assessment provided an overview of short-term and long-term measures for improving practise-oriented, inclusive and well-structured journalism education in Montenegro. In order to further support the development of clear and structured learning opportunities for students of journalism and journalists, the Mission will support the implementation of recommendations provided by the Media Sector Training Needs Assessment. The Media Programme therefore invites applications from highly qualified, energetic and experienced local professionals for a temporary consultancy post of Local Consultant for Programmatic Development, who will be supporting the International Consultant for Programmatic Development to conduct thorough research, which would set the foundations for the programmatic development of a new type of journalism training and research institution. The Local Consultant, working in pair with an International Consultant, will be tasked to conduct a complex research and to draft a Report on Programmatic Development thus providing the programmatic foundations for a new type of journalism, training and research institution that involves multiple stakeholders from Montenegro (such as the University, NGOs and the media) and from the international community (such as Embassies and international organizations). The aim is to create documents that would help to develop a functioning entity that provides quality trainings to journalism students and practitioners, and has a positive impact on media development in Montenegro, by providing thorough scientific analysis.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision and in close co-operation with the Media Programme Manager of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and working in pair with an international consultant, the Local Consultant for Programmatic Development will be required to perform the following tasks: To support the International Consultant in analysing the available documents, provided by the Mission (Media Sector Training Needs Assessment with Recommendations for Optimal Media Training Model, Comparative Analysis, etc.) which should serve as a basis for further work, preparing a Concept Paper based on written material and drafting a Work Plan, including mid-term and final meetings, of 2 pages maximum, in English language, by 08 September 2020 (work from home); To support the International Consultant in organizing a kick-off meeting and consultations in Podgorica with multiple partners and stakeholders in order to present the Work Plan and initiate a brainstorming process, by 15 September 2020 (working in Podgorica jointly with the International Consultant, 10 days in total, or from home via e-platform depending on the situation in relation to Covid-19); To support the International Consultant in developing a Proposal for Programmatic Partnerships, listing potential international programmatic partnerships and collaborations, of 5 pages maximum, in English language, by 22 September 2020 (work from home); To support the International Consultant in drafting a Curriculum of maximum 20 pages, proposing a coordinated, comprehensive, and multiannual journalism-training involving multiple stakeholders, in English language, by 12 October 2020 (work from home); To support the International Consultant in drafting a Report on Programmatic Development, that allows for a sustainable and scalable development of a centre over a period of several years, of 50 pages maximum, in English language, based on the documents mentioned above, by 19 October 2020 (work from home); To support the International Consultant in finalizing the Report on Programmatic Development, based on the Draft Report on Programmatic Development, in cooperation with the Media Programme of the Mission, of 50 pages maximum, in English language, by 26 October 2020 (working in Podgorica jointly with the International Consultant, 10 days in total, or from home via e-platform depending on the situation in relation to Covid-19); To support the International Consultant in organizing and delivering final meeting and presentation of the Report on Programmatic Development with multiple partners and stakeholders, in Podgorica, in English language, by 31 October 2020 (working in Podgorica jointly with the International Consultant, 10 days in total, or from home via e-platform depending on the situation in relation to Covid-19); Special note: The schedule is subject to potential changes.* Deliverables: Jointly analysed available documents, provided by the Mission (Media Sector Training Needs Assessment with Recommendations for Optimal Media Training Model, Comparative Analysis, etc.), a Concept Paper and a Work Plan, of 2 pages maximum in English language, submitted by 08 September 2020; A kick-off meeting and consultations with multiple partners and stakeholders jointly conducted in Podgorica, including presentation of the Work Plan and brainstorming process, in English language, by 15 September 2020; Jointly prepared Proposal for Programmatic Partnerships, listing potential international programmatic partnerships and collaborations, of 5 pages maximum, in English language, and submitted by 22 September 2020; Jointly prepared a Curriculum of a maximum 20 pages, proposing a coordinated, comprehensive, and multiannual journalism-training involving multiple stakeholders, in English language, and submitted by 12 October 2020; Jointly prepared a Draft Report on Programmatic Development that allows for a sustainable and scalable development of a centre over a period of several years, of 50 pages maximum, in English language, based on the documents mentioned above, and submitted by 19 October 2020; Jointly prepared the final version of the Report on Programmatic Development, based on the Draft Report on Programmatic Development, in cooperation with the Media Programme of the Mission, of 50 pages maximum, in English language, and submitted by 26 October 2020; The Report on Programmatic Development jointly presented with multiple partners and stakeholders at the final meeting in Podgorica, in English language, by 31 October 2020, (working in Podgorica jointly with the International Consultant , 10 days in total, or from home via e-platform depending on the situation in relation to Covid-19). Special note: The schedule is subject to potential changes.*

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in Media Science, Political Science or Economics; Minimum 6 years of professional experience in the field of media or journalism education; Experience in conducting trainings or delivering public presentations would be considered as an advantage; Advanced communication and drafting skills; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Good knowledge of media situation and media trends in the region; Previous experience working with other international organizations would be considered as an asset; Knowledge of the OSCE key documents about media standards could 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. In case the conditions permit, due to the situation in regard to COVID-19 outbreak, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro will cover all travel related expenses for the Expert for performing assignment listed under point #2, #6 and #7 of the “Tasks” and “Deliverables” sections of this document, if any.

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/. 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. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

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