International Consultant – Communication and Information (Senior Level)

1 Provide technical assistance in drafting concept notes or terms of reference or press releases regarding the activities under the Multi-Donor Programme for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists (MDP) and Preventing hate speech and promoting peaceful society through Media and Information Literacy project.

1.1 Dialogues, meetings, workshops, trainings and other activities to strengthen the safety of journalists;

1.2 Dialogues, meetings, workshops and other activities to support the key stakeholders and partners;

1.3 Dialogues, meetings, workshops, trainings and other activities related to development and sustainability of community media;

1.4 Dialogues, meetings, workshops, trainings and other activities related to Media and Information Literacy (MIL), information disorder and hate speech;

1.5 Consultation meetings with relevant stakeholders and partners to promote collaboration and coordination for the implementation activities.

1.6 Commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), World Radio Day (WRD), Global MIL Week and any other related campaigns and events.

2 Provide technical assistance and support in organizing the following activities, and develop monitoring tools based on the M&E Plan and Guidance

2.1 Provide technical advice and assistance for quality control of project partner’s deliverables regarding the safety of journalists; 1 https://en.unesco.org/themes/fostering-freedom-expression/mdp/foesoj

2.2 Provide technical expertise and share knowledge on Safety of Journalists. The presentation will focus on specific laws and regulations relevant to journalists’ safety in Myanmar and methods to ensure journalists’ safety in daily practice;

2.3 Provide technical expertise and share knowledge at forums regarding the development and sustainability of community media, including at the workshops on community media with relevant partners. The presentation will focus on the role of community radio in development within the context of Myanmar and the provisions in the Broadcasting Law (2015) and its By-Law (2020) for community media;

2.4 Provide technical advice in formation of Community Media Support Network in Myanmar and review the advocacy and action plan of the network;

2.5 Provide technical advice on the research to support on the promotion awareness and dialogue through multimedia outreach targeting a diverse range of youth and women in order to enhance access to media outputs and education promoting diversity, inclusion and peace.

2.6 Provide technical advice to support the capacity building plans/strategy and lead the provision of training to community media, women/ youth groups and educators/teachers to promote inclusion and diversity.

2.7 Provide technical expertise and support on the activities related with enhancing collaboration and dialogue between civil society and media organizations to foster inclusion and diversity.

2.8 Provide technical expertise and share knowledge at the seminars on Countering Information Disorder and Hate Speech through MIL to be organized with government ministries or relevant partners.

2.9 Provide technical assistance in organization of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), World Radio Day (WRD) and Global MIL Week

3 Work closely with CI team to design and prepare work plans for next stages of the Multi Donor Programme and facilitate resource mobilization efforts through cooperation and partnerships

3.1 An action plan describing the concrete activities that will undertake in 2022. These activities shall include advocacy efforts vis-à-vis duty bearers concerning the role of journalists and the importance of the media on the road to democracy. Further, the action plan shall include activities to mobilize peer journalists and gather their support for the issue of journalists’ safety;

3.2 The next stages to enhance the role of media and strengthen media self-regulation related to freedom of expression online and offline;

3.3 The next stages to focus on the legislative environment and key regulation for the establishment of sustainable community media. It shall be based on regulation currently in place and include recommendations for regulatory change integrating the advocacy and action plan of the community media support network;

3.4 The next stages to promote Media and Information Literacy in Myanmar. Note: Due to the fast-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and political situation, a degree of flexibility is needed to allow for amendment of the contract deliverables, travel and requisite payment. The participation at the consultation meetings, dialogues, trainings may be in person or through virtual conferencing depending on the COVID-19 pandemic and political situation in Myanmar and the availability of the Individual Specialist.

For more detail information, please see through this link http://surl.li/bcyme

How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to submit in writing to UNESCO Myanmar Project Office:

1. A cover letter in English clearly referencing “International Consultant – Communication and Information”, indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment;

2. The methodology and approaches to be adopted to carry out the assignment and expected fee;

3. A writing sample in English, ideally a sample action plan or advocacy strategy related to media development. An up-to-date CV, with contact details including telephone numbers and email address;

4. Contact details including telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees. 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 Organization best value for money.

Your application should reach yangon@unesco.org no later than 17:00 (Yangon time) on 19th January 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.