Apply for “Ethiopia Media Support, Train, Protect & Value” Project

The Ethiopia Media Support project aims to strengthen the training skills of the media self-regulatory body, Ethiopian Media Council (EMC), to cement its legitimacy and credibility within the media sector, where it works to promote the freedom of the press and guarantee that journalists take ethics into account.

The EMC will benefit from two train-the-trainer training programmes. The first will focus on combating misinformation and hate speech, while the second will cover journalism in sensitive contexts and the safety aspects of reporting.

Course of the Project

• The training of Trainers programme for trainers will run from February 2024 to September 2024.
• The training activity will be divided into two cycles, one devoted to combating disinformation and hate speech, and learning how to use fact-checking tools, and the other to journalism in sensitive contexts. The beneficiaries will be trained in the practice of adult education.
• Each cycle will include 3 courses of 6 days each. The courses will involve a large proportion of practical exercises and role-playing so that trainees can gradually acquire and consolidate the skills they need to become trainers in one of the areas covered by the programme.
• The people selected will have to commit to taking part in the entire training cycle, and will receive the support of their superiors if they are employed by a media organisation or training institute.
  • The training courses will be run by experts selected by CFI and EMC. The training cycle on combating disinformation and hate speech will include modules on the basic principles of fact-checking in journalism (processing and cross-checking offline and online sources) and modules on getting used to fact-checking techniques and tools.
  • The training cycle devoted to journalism in sensitive contexts will provide trainees with the methods and tools needed to train journalists who wish to work in sensitive areas or on sensitive subjects. It will include the following modules:
    • journalism in sensitive contexts;
    • the “do no harm” approach;
    • safety in reporting.

Eligibility Criteria

• Target audience
  • Editors-in-chief, editorial directors, programme directors or heads, experienced journalists; living in Ethiopia and wishing to become professional trainers or any other person with experience in the field of training.
• Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
• Number of places available: 30 persons are expected
• Qualifications required:
  • At least five (5) years’ professional experience in journalism or equivalent field;
  • Professional experience in radio or TV broadcasting;
  • Good knowledge of continuing education issues;
  • Experience of running educational modules;
  • A good level of general knowledge;
  • Advanced digital skills;
  • Computer skills;
  • Presence on social networks would be appreciated (Facebook and/or Twitter accounts created and active, WhatsApp, etc.);
  • Availability of a laptop.
  • A good command of one of the following local languages would be an asset: Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Trigrigna;
  • Residence in one of the following four areas would be an asset: Amhara regional state; Oromia regional state; Tigray regional state; Addis Ababa administration.

For more information, visit CFI Media Development.