Tender Announcement
Purchase of services (Data Journalism Trainer)
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 work of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) in building a society based on respecting and protecting the right to free expression of opinion, and supporting media work and upgrade its, the media and freedom program in the SCM plans to conduct a training to enhance the journalist’s capabilities in the field of
“Data Journalism”
Therefore, the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression looks for a Trainer to prepare and conduct the training in Syria (Damascus) according to the attached terms of reference
Tender procedure:
| Required documents: | CV proving the required experience and qualifications.At least two references from previous work.Financial offer including:The required Financial compensation.The validity of the offer (duration- date) |
| Application Link: | https://forms.gle/LUB5AUvRAPvgAYQWA |
| Email for any questions or explanations | To: [email protected] C.C: [email protected] |
| Evaluation criteria: | Experience (70%)Financial offer (30%) |
| Contract duration: | Until the complete execution of the obligations of the contract |
| Deadline for submission of the offers: | 30th June 2025 |
| Expected starting date of execution: | 5th July 2025 |
Terms of Reference
Purchase of services (Trainer)
- Training topic:
“Data Journalism “ - General Objective:
To train -physically-12 twelve journalists from the different Syrian regions (in Damascus) according to the timetable that will be agreed upon on data journalism. - The Detailed tasks:
- Preparing a training package to enhance the capabilities of 12 twelve journalists in using open sources in media and investigative journalism (supervision of the SCM team).
- Review the training package with the team to ensure that the training meets the needs of the target group and contributes to achieving the project objectives.
- Conduct and management of training physically (in Damascus).
- Preparing evaluation tools for the training, such as pre- and post-assessments of knowledge.
- Modifying and developing the training package based on the outcomes of the questionnaire and the training implemented.
- Follow up with the trainee’s journalists during the implementation of their investigations so that they are ready for publication.
- Submitting the final training report, which should include:
- Analyzing the results of pre- and post-questionnaires.
- Lessons learned and recommendations.
- Documenting the training outcomes.
- Attendance records.
- Qualifications and skills required:
- Excellent academic qualifications, including at least a bachelor’s degree or higher in Media.
- Demonstrable experience in implementing similar training for the media sector (at least five years), preferably in data journalism.
- Proven technical experience, especially in data journalism.
- Experience and understand the Syrian context and the issues faced by stakeholders in Syria.
- Excellent training skills (preparing training packages, effective communication skills, feedback, evaluation tools – writing reports).
- The ability to train in Syria (Damascus)
