Title : Media consultant: Develop
the module on “Ethical reporting of children issues”
Fee : Middle Level for National
Consultant
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Starting
date:
December 2015
Duration: 2 Months
Reports to : Chief of Communications,
Advocacy and Partnerships
1. Background
UNICEF Rwanda’s
Communication, Advocacy & Partnerships (CAP) section supports programme
areas through integrated communications comprised of Advocacy &
Partnerships, Media Relations, C4D, and Resource Mobilisation. Media is one of
the most important allies on advocacy and awareness. The media industry is
growing in Rwanda, with now three high learning institutions (including the
University of Rwanda) teaching journalism and media studies.
It is imperative to
build capacities of media practicionners when they are still in the academic
field, in order to ensure sustainability and prepare journalists who will
exercise their duties with ethics in relation to reporting on children.
The purpose of this
consultancy is to provide technical assistance to Media High Council as requested by them
to develop the module on ethical reporting of children issues (also adapting
from the Child Rights Business Principles), and advocate for the adoption of
the module in high learning institutions with faculties of “Journalism, media
studies and Communication”.
The individual
contractor will draft the module, review it based on MHC, UNICEF and other
partners inputs and present it to the High Learning institutions to gather more
inputs for the final module.
2. Justification
There is an
increased need for structured capacity building of media, to ensure
sustainability and quality reporting of children issues in the Rwandan media.
The module was not part of the actual program of high learning institutions,
and once it is integrated, graduating journalists will also build capacities of
other journalists on ethical reporting of children issues. Journalists will
therefore advocate more on the Child rights agenda in Rwanda. The current
strength of Media High Council as the Implementing partner in media capacity
building has been limited to workshps and trainings of already exercising
journalists, this consultancy will help to draft the training content which
will be used for many years by high learning institutions.
In light of this
context, UNICEF Rwanda is seeking the services of a Consultant for a period of
two months, with a start date of 15th November 2015.
3. Key Responsibilities/Tasks
Ø Develop the module
on “Ethical media reporting on children issues” to be used in high learning
institutions with journalism / media studies.
§ Conduct literature
review of available instruments on children’s rights, including the Convention
on the Rights of Children and other existing resources on child friendly media
§ Develop the first
draft of the module to be shared with Media High Council and UNICEF for the first
review and inputs
§ Present the first
draft of the module to High Learning Institutions and Ministry of Education for
adoption
§ Develop the final
module and disseminate it for use in high learning institutions
4. Reporting
The Consultant will
report directly to the Executive Secretary of Media High Council and the Chief
of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP). The position is based in
Kigali, with travel as required to collect information and present the draft
for inputs.
5. Qualifications and
specialized knowledge/experience required:
- Advanced
University degree in Communication, Journalism or Public Relations. - At
least three years professional work experience as a trainer/lecturer of
high Learning institutions - Proven
experience in developing curriculum for high learning education - Experience
in working with media, and a track record of working experience in
journalism would be an asset
§ Ability to clearly
and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form in English;
§ Knowledge of
computer systems, internet and various office applications.
- Proven
ability to work as part of a multicultural team and to exercise good
judgment under pressure. - Fluency
in English. - Knowledge
of UN and other international organizations; good understanding of world
affairs, current events and international development issues.
6. Expected deliverables
Proposed work plan
to deliver the module and advocate for its institutionalization in Ministry of
Education and High Learning Institutions
Ø By End of December
, 2015
Submit the first
draft of the module to UNICEF and MHC for the first review
Ø By 05th
January, 2016
Produce the second
revised module to present to the validation workshop with partners: Ministry of
Education, High Learning Institutions, and media
Ø By 10th
January 2016
Revise the module
based on workshop comments/inputs
Ø By 15 January 2016
Advocate for the
module institutionalization in the high learning institutions
Ø By 10th
February 2016
4 Payment schedule
Payments will be
made upon submission of the report on key deliverables
30% on
submission of work plan
40% on
submission of first draft
30% on
submission of final child rights module
5 General conditions:
procedures and logistics:
The consultant will
be required to work on his/her own computer. Desk and workplace will be
provided by Media High Council as and when required. In case of travel, UNICEF
will be responsible for travel arrangements, all applicable DSA and vehicles
upon prior agreement of the field schedule.
For approved
in-country field trips, UNICEF will provide transportation and DSA in
accordance with relevant rules and procedures (not applicable while in Kigali).
6 Policy both parties should be
aware of:
Ø Under the
consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are
prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays.
Ø Consultants are
not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the
contract agreement.
Ø No contract may
commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.
Ø No consultant may
travel without a signed travel authorization prior to the commencement of the
journey to the duty station.
Ø Consultants will
not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
Ø Consultants will
be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor
prior to taking up the assignment.
Qualified
individuals are requested to submit their cover letter, CV and P11 form (which
can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc),
and proposed daily rate to Human Resources at: rwajobas@unicef.org by 30/11/2015, with
subject: National
Media consultant: Develop the module on “Ethical reporting of children issues”
You may also submit
to: Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Rwanda, and P.O. Box 381, Kigali,
Rwanda.
Note: Any
application without Monthly fee and P11 form filled will not be accepted.
