Call for Media Trainers

Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum

Incubator Spaces for Promoting Information Rights and freedom of Expression (InSPIRE) Project

Call for Media Trainers

The InSPIRE Project: The InSPIRE Project is a joint venture by the Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum (SDJF) and HELVETAS with the overall objective of contributing to the enhancement of democracy and human rights in Sri Lanka.

The project is funded by the European Union and seeks to empower a community of aspiring future media  professionals and journalists through the development and implementation of specialised modules to improve the skills and knowledge of  students in four state universities such as, the University of Peradeniya, the University of Jaffna, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the South-Eastern University. The outcome of the project will enable the production of creative media products, thereby  encouraging gender sensitive and socially responsible use of new media such as social media and mobile  journalism.

About SDJF: The Sri Lanka Development Journalists Forum is a well-established national level non-profit and non-governmental organization having extensive experience in promoting the role of media in democratization and transformation since its inception in 2009. SDJF works closely with international media development agencies, local media organisations, universities, civil society organisations in addition to youth and women development movements engaged in promoting democracy and human rights in Sri Lanka.

Training: As part of the InSPIRE Project, students will participate in an inter-university competition and  receive specialised training in a variety of categories in order to create high quality and responsible media products. The categories will focus on a variety of themes for the students to pick from such as Regional Human Rights Issues, Democracy Issues, Social Issues and Covid-19 impact /challenges.

SDJF is looking for highly skilled trainers to deliver mentorship and training to the beneficiaries via workshops and support the production of creative media products.

We are looking for trainers in the following areas:

Deliverables

• A comprehensive session plan for the chosen area, inclusive of a more interactive training methodology to suit both physical and/or online delivery.
• Pre and post-test assessment tools to assess the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the students before and after the training program.
• Conduct training/workshop in Jaffna, Peradeniya, Sri Jayewardenepura and South Eastern Universities.
• Detailed Training Report with recommendation and way forward.

Qualifications

Individuals/organizations with extensive experience and skills to enhance the capacity of students and empower a network of future journalists and media professionals, studying the selected universities. Specifically, the consultant should possess:

• At least five years’ national and/or international experience as a lead trainer in one or more of the themes mentioned above.
• A high level of practical experience or demonstrated knowledge in a range of skills related to the themes mentioned above, to provide highly customized training. Competitive applicants will be requested to provide references.
• Ability to conduct sessions in English and/or at least one of the local languages (Sinhala/Tamil).
• Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in English is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to work remotely and travel outside Colombo.
• Proven ability to plan strategically and innovatively to meet objectives.
• Critical thinking ability to anticipate challenges and find solutions.

How to apply:

Interested individuals/organizations are requested to submit:

1. A short proposal including the proposed training methodology, delivery methods,  detailed and defined activities. The proposal must include the consultancy fee quoted in LKR in the form of a daily rate covering professional fee and all related costs to execute the assignment.

2. Copy of CV/profile of the lead consultant including the names of at least two contacts for references.

3. A cover letter that describes why the individual/organization is the most suitable to undertake this assignment. (Should include a list of projects/similar assignments carried out within the last 03 years.)

4. Copy of the registration of the organization if applicable.

5. The focal point for coordination from the consultant’s institution/organization if applicable.

The above-mentioned documents should be emailed to recruitment@Ldjf.org on or before December 06, 2021.

For further clarification, please contact: Ashviny Jeyamohan, Project Coordinator: +94 76 709 4950