Jordan: Support to Media in Jordan Project: Increased understanding of the concept of media and information literacy (MIL) in Jordan

Call for Proposals

Support to Media in Jordan Project: Increased understanding of the concept of media and information literacy (MIL) in Jordan

Reference

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STMJO/MIL/2017/14

Closing Date

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10 October 2017 (by 18hr00 Amman local time)

Duty Station

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Amman, Jordan

Type of Contract

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Implementing Partner Agreement

Contract Duration

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8 months (subject to availability of funds).

Contract Start Date

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November 2017

Date: 10 September 2017

Dear Sir/Madam,

UNESCO is inviting written proposals from local or international organisations for the work assignment described in attachment A.

To enable you to prepare a proposal for this assignment, please find attached the following documents:

(a) Terms of Reference (attachment A);

(b) Background material concerning the work assignment (attachment B)

(c) Financial template (attachment C)

(d) Registration form (attachment D)

Your written proposal should comprise (please also refer to the eligible criteria below):

A) Technical Proposal consists of the following:

· A description of the organization, including a description of its managerial/administrative capacity and the organization’s previous engagement in the field of Media and Information literacy (if possible in the Middle East region);

· A detailed approach, strategy and methodology guaranteeing a successful undertaking of the assignment;

· A detailed work plan for the assignment, including specific indicators and timelines and references to the Phases (see below);

· A description of the proposed team, including updated CV’s;

· Comments on the Terms of Reference, if any.

B) Financial proposal to be charged for the assignment, which should be quoted in United States Dollars.

Your proposal and any supporting documents must be in English.

Terms of Reference

1. Background and Objective

Since 2014, UNESCO Amman Office has been implementing the “Support to Media in Jordan” project, funded by the European Union, in close collaboration with the Ministry of State for Media Affairs and the media community in Jordan. The Support to Media in Jordan project aims to help Jordan’s efforts in advancing the Jordanian media to further increase its freedom, independence and professionalism. During the first phase of the project, UNESCO developed a comprehensive study of the Jordanian media landscape on the basis of UNESCO’s Media Development Indicators (MDI). In the second phase of the project, UNESCO has been implementing activities based on the MDI report recommendations.

UNESCO Office in Amman, active since more than a decade in the field of media-development in Jordan, implements the project in close cooperation with the Jordanian stakeholders.

The funding for this project is provided by the European Union (EU), within the framework of an agreement signed between UNESCO and EU. For more information on the project, please visit: www.stmjo.com/en.

The project is now in Phase Two, which addresses the findings as well as recommendations of the above-mentioned study in the following areas:

§ Improvement of legal framework, closer in line with international standards;

§ Entry level journalism education;

§ Systematic quality training for media professionals;

§ Independent self-regulatory mechanism;

§ Media and information literacy (MIL);

§ Diversity and pluralism in the media.

Under this project, a specific outcome is dedicated to MIL, namely: “Outcome 5- Increased understanding of the concept of media and information literacy (MIL) in Jordan”.

UNESCO was able to mobilize support of decision makers and relevant stakeholders on the importance of MIL for the country. A paper investigating needs and opportunities for MIL in Jordan was developed and adapted from the UNESCO Global guidelines into the national context, designed an outline of a course on MIL for two teachers colleges, carried out training of 24 teachers in eight public schools, including four principals, where “MIL clubs” are being piloted based on locally developed curricula. Indeed, with the project’s support, these teachers have set up MIL clubs at their schools with 15 students from grades 7-9 attending a weekly session in each school, either after or before school hours. The eight pilot MIL clubs focus on the ability to access media outlets (new and old) and other sources of information, the ability to understand and critically evaluate their content and functions, participate in producing media content, as well as cyber security and privacy.

For the technical support in the introduction of MIL in the Jordanian curricula for grade 7-9, under output 5.3 of project workplan “MoE supported to introduce MIL as part of the existing curriculum for grade 7-9”, UNESCO is requesting proposals by qualified and competent organizations operating in the field of Media and Information Literacy and education, to work on pedagogic materials related to MIL and to increase awareness on MIL in Jordan.

1. Objective

The specific objective of the project is to strengthen an enabling regulatory and institutional environment and build the capacity for an independent, quality based media sector serving the entire population.

1. Purpose of the Assignment

In view of outcome 5 of the project work plan for Phase II and in light of the results achieved so far by the project on MIL in Jordan, the overall purpose of this assignment is to contribute to output 5.3 “MoE supported to introduce MIL as part of the existing curriculum for grade 7-9”.

The specific tasks are related to (1) update the MIL syllabus developed by the project based on the evaluation and monitoring results of pilot phase experiences; (2) editing, printing and disseminating syllabus; (3) carry out 5 awareness-raising sessions to introduce MIL concept outside Amman, building on previous attempts, reviews and best regional practices in line and cooperation with the GoJ efforts.

READ MORE: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/amman/about-this-office/vacancies/

UNESCO places great emphasis on ensuring that the objectives of the work assignment, as described in the Terms of Reference, are met. Accordingly, in evaluating the proposals for the assignment, attention will focus first and foremost on the technical elements. From those proposals deemed suitable in terms of the criteria in the Terms of Reference, UNESCO shall select the proposal that offers the Organisation best value for money.

Your proposal should be submitted by e-mail no later than close of business (18:00) on October 10, 2017. E-mail proposals should not exceed 10MB.

The e-mail address is: r.arafeh@unesco.org, with cc to: c.neri@unesco.org

To ease the email tracing and facilitate quick processing, kindly use the following script “**Increased understanding of the concept of media and information literacy (MIL) in Jordan**” as the email subject.

ONLY selected organizations will receive further notification and correspondences.

It is the organization’s responsibility to ensure that the proposal is received by the deadline.

Thank you for your interest in this UNESCO assignment; and we look forward to receiving your proposal.