International consultant for comparative analysis, Podgorica, Montenegro

Issued by: OSCE Mission to Montenegro Vacancy number: VNMNGC00186 Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants Field of expertise: Media Affairs Number of posts: 1 Duty station: Podgorica Date of issue: 20 February 2020 Deadline for application: 18 March 2020 - 23: 59 Central European Time (CET/CEST) Date of entry on duty: 1 April 2020 Background The OSCE Mission to Montenegro provides assistance to the host country to institute reforms and further strengthen democratic development in line with the OSCE's commitments and principles. The Mission works with the national and local authorities, civil society and the media in order to build media professionalism. In 2019, the Mission conducted a comprehensive needs assessment on an institutionalized journalism training in Montenegro. The Assessment provided an overview of short-term and long-term measures for improving practise-oriented, inclusive and well-structured journalism education in Montenegro. In 2020, the Mission will address some of the identified shortcomings in Montenegrin journalism education by working both on the institutional and on the programmatic side of establishing a new type of institutionalized journalism training. In this context, the Mission will engage an international consultant to prepare a comparative analysis of media and journalism research and training institutions in countries other than Montenegro. The Media Programme therefore invites applications from highly qualified, energetic and experienced international professionals for the temporary consultancy post of International Consultant for Comparative Analysis, who would be tasked to deliver comparative analysis of media and journalism research and training institutions in the countries other than Montenegro (e.g. in the EU). Comparative analysis should be informative for the Mission in the process of contemplating a new type of journalism training and research institution that involves multiple stakeholders from Montenegro (such as the University of Montenegro, government institutions, NGOs and the media) and the international community (such as Embassies and international organizations). Tasks and Responsibilities Under the supervision and in close cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro/Media Programme Manager, the consultant will be required to perform the following tasks:

To prepare a concept paper for the comparative analysis of leading media and journalism research and training institutions in countries other than Montenegro (e.g. in the EU) of 5 pages maximum in English language by 07 April 2020 (work from home, 5 working days). The concept paper and the research should address the following points:

To take into account the findings of previous needs assessments by the Mission on an institutionalized journalism training in Montenegro

To provide an overview of leading training and research centres in countries other than Montenegro (e.g. in the EU)To outline the scope of questions and topics that will be dealt within the comparative analysis.

To prepare a draft version of 30 pages maximum of the comparative analysis that examines and differentiates the various training and research centres by addressing all the points from the approved concept paper, in English language, by 20 April 2020 (work from home, 7 working days); The comparative analysis should also address the following points:

To compare different and leading research and training centres outside of Montenegro
To list organizational strongpoints and weaknesses of the various centres
To list programmatic strongpoints and weaknesses of the various centres
To outline unique organizational and programmatic characteristics of the identified centres
To identify programmatic gaps that could be overcome by a new journalism research and training centre in Montenegro
To provide information about possible synergies and areas of collaboration between selected centres abroad with a new journalism research and training centre in Montenegro

Based on the feedback received from the Media Programme of the Mission, finalizing the Comparative analysis, of 30 pages maximum, that examines and identifies the different training and research centres, in English language, by 30 April 2020 (work from home, 3 working days). The final version will address all the feedback received from the Media Programme after the submission of the draft version.

Special note: The schedule is subject to potential changes. Deliverables

Concept paper for the comparative analysis of media and journalism research and training institutions in countries other than Montenegro (e.g. in the EU), of 5 pages maximum, in English language, submitted by 07 April 2020, including:
- findings of previous needs assessments by the Mission on a more institutionalized journalism training in Montenegro;
- overview of leading training and research centres in countries other than Montenegro (e.g. in the EU);
- scope of questions and topics that will be dealt with in the comparative analysis.
Draft version of 30 pages maximum of the comparative analysis that examines and differentiates various training and research centres, with addressed points from the approved concept paper, in English language, submitted by 20 April 2020, including:
- different and leading research and training centres outside of Montenegro;
- organizational strongpoints and weaknesses of the various centres listed;
- programmatic strongpoints and weaknesses of the various centres listed;
- unique organizational and programmatic characteristics of centres outlined;
- information on programmatic gabs that could be filled by a new journalism research and training centre in Montenegro included;
- information about possible synergies and areas of collaboration between selected centres abroad with a new journalism research and training centre in Montenegro.
The Comparative analysis, of 30 pages maximum, that examines and identifies the different training and research centres finalized based on the feedback received from the Media Programme of the Mission, in English language, submitted by 30 April 2020 (work from home, 3 working days), including the feedback received from the Media Programme after the submission of the draft version.

Special note: The schedule is subject to potential changes. Necessary Qualifications

University degree in Media Science, Political Science, Economics, or any relevant field;
Minimum 8 years of professional experience in the field of media/journalism education, training or research institutions;
Knowledge of institutional partnership development, and the international media training and research landscape;
Experience in writing reports and providing presentations;
Advanced communication skills;
Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
Good knowledge of media situation and media trends in the region;
Previous experience working with other international organizations would be considered as an asset;
Knowledge of the OSCE key documents about media standards could be considered as an advantage;
Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written.

Remuneration Package The Expert/Consultant will be remunerated commensurate with his/her experience and qualifications in accordance with the OSCE established rates. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under http: //www.osce.org/employment. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with modified Terms of Reference or for a different duration. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

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