Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is an independent non-governmental non-profit organization. We seek to build a society that guarantees freedom of expression and belief, human rights, and justice. Our vision is a democratic world based on justice, freedom, equality, and respect for human rights and dignity.

Within the framework of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM)’s work to build a society based on respect for and protection of the right to freedom of expression, and to support media work as a form of freedom of expression with a focus on including media professionals in transitional justice, and within its project related to media justice in Syria, the Media and Freedoms Program at the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression plans to conduct a study addressing:

Justice for Media Professionals in Syria:

Opportunities and Challenges of Including Accountability for Crimes Committed Against Journalists and Media Professionals within Transitional Justice Processes in Syria

SCM is seeking a field researcher based on the following technical requirements:

• Contribute to the development of research tools in coordination with the principal investigator.
• Prepare lists of respondents and target stakeholders.
• Conduct individual interviews with journalists, media professionals, experts, and relevant parties.
• Administer surveys and collect responses.
• Document, transcribe, and organize interviews according to agreed-upon standards.
• Prepare periodic field reports and memos.
• Contribute to the analysis of preliminary results and the identification of key trends.
• Support the organization of consultative meetings and meetings with relevant parties.
• Adhere to the principles of confidentiality, protection, and research ethics.

Expected Deliverables:

• Database of conducted interviews and questionnaires.
• Transcripts of interviews and field observations.
• Periodic follow-up reports.
• Contribute to the analysis of preliminary results.

Required Documents:

• Proof of experience in similar projects, including:
  • University degree in media, social sciences, law, or a related field.
  • At least three years of experience in field research or qualitative data collection.
  • Experience in conducting interviews and questionnaires.
  • Knowledge of the Syrian context and issues related to media and human rights.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with participants.
  • Ability to travel within Syria when necessary.
• Financial offer including:
  • The Financial compensation.
  • The validity of the offer (duration- date)

Location of Work:

• Syria.

Evaluation criteria

• (70%) – Tenderer’s experience with the topic‏ ‏and the capacity for similar searches
• (30%). Financial offer

Tender procedure:

• For interested service providers, please send in your offer and professional portfolio in addition to a cost sheet. Tenders shall be submitted by this Link.
• Tenders sent via email or without sufficient attachments, especially the price offer and updated CV, will be rejected.
• We encourage you to send us your questions for any clarifications before submitting your proposed cost sheet.
• Only the selected party will be notified within two weeks of the deadline below.