About Sawt
The Strengthening Civil Society and Media Systems (Sawt) Activity is implemented by Internews in partnership with Mercy Corps and the International Center for Non-Profit Law (ICNL). Sawt aims to foster sustained civic engagement in Jordan through civil society and digital media innovations through two objectives: 1) Good, Trusted Knowledge-Building Resources: Citizens and civil society build knowledge through accessing and engaging critically with accurate and fact-based information and 2) Participation & Advocacy: Citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Jordan effectively participate in civic spaces and advocate for policies through knowledge-based collective action.
About Internews
Internews is an international nonprofit operating in 100 countries. At Internews, we believe everyone deserves trustworthy news and information to make informed decisions about their lives and hold power to account. We train journalists and digital rights activists, tackle disinformation, and offer business expertise to help media outlets become financially sustainable. For more information about the organization please visit: www.internews.org.
Summary
The Listening Post (LP) approach started off as an Internews project initiated to serve community information needs in areas suffering from natural disasters and disrupted information flows, where civic media initiatives are needed to bridge information supply and demand through relevant easy to reach and digest content. The LP is dedicated to identifying, creating, and supporting community spaces (digital and offline) for vital information and news sharing. The LP approach can be deployed to encourage the emergence of civic media where they are missing or support their output where they are already working. Sawt has produced resources localizing the LP approach to the Jordanian context. Implementation of trainings will be mostly based on these resources[1].
Internews is seeking a qualified trainer for its LP approach, tailored for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) aiming to effectively engage with communities, amplify local voices, and drive positive social change. The LP trainer will equip CSOs with the tools necessary to conduct community listening activities to identify underserved information needs and initiate efforts to bridge information gaps.
LP training sessions will be delivered in Arabic utilizing Sawt’s localized LP resources which include a translated handbook based on Internews’ LP Collective online playbook. Trained CSOs will be grouped regionally in North, Center, and South Jordan. The training seeks to equip participating CSO members with essential community listening skills to bolster their ability to address information needs, engage civic media, and advance advocacy efforts that serve citizens and public policy initiatives.
Objectives
The LP Trainer for CSOs should achieve the following objectives:
Scope of Work
The LP training will target up to 90 representatives from 45 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Jordan, reflecting a diverse group of trainees with varying levels of knowledge and expertise. The training on LP is part of a wider program designed to cater to the unique needs of these CSOs, with a primary focus on fostering advocacy skills. From grassroots organizations to more established entities, the beneficiaries represent various local communities, each contributing to the vibrancy of Jordan’s civil society. By empowering their capacity to actively engage with communities, and influence positive change, particularly in connection with advocacy, these CSOs will be empowered to navigate the evolving media and information landscape with better understanding of civic media role in amplifying citizens voices and their contribution to informed, impactful advocacy initiatives.
The scope of work encompasses the following:
Required Qualifications
The trainer should demonstrate a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and skills that align with the goals of encouraging community listening and collaboration:
Preferred Qualifications
Application Instructions
Interested individuals are invited to submit their resumes, technical proposals, and financial proposals, addressed to: [email protected], by April 23rd, 2024, 17:00 Amman time making sure to write “Listening Post Training, Sawt Activity” in the subject of your e-mail. Logistic needs and arrangements such as venue booking, AV needs, and coffee breaks will be arranged by Sawt.
Duration
The duration of this program is 10 days, during the period May 1 – June 30, 2024, subject to extension if needed.
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