Terms of Reference
Purchase of the services of a Researcher

The Media and Freedoms Program at SCM plans to produce a study that addresses:

“The legal framework of media work in Syria” 

SCM is looking for a “researcher” based on the attached technical requirements and the following principles:

• Prepare the methodology and share it with the project team on July 15, 2025.
• Conduct desk research on issues related to freedom of opinion and expression and submit proposed drafts to be amended in line with the rules of good governance. 
• Complete the research, including a draft legal framework regulating media work in Syria according to the agreed methodology.
• Preparing the draft study for audit on September 15, 2025.
• Attend roundtables to discuss the draft with stakeholders, take notes, and integrate or correct them with the research
• Review and submit the final copy by November 2025
• Review the translated version of the research.
• Participation in the webinar to launch the research.

Required documents:

• Proof of work in similar projects that includes:
  • Excellent academic qualifications, at least including a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline (preferably in Law).
  • Demonstrable experience in developing similar research for the media sector (at least five years).
  • Experience and understanding of the Syrian context and issues faced by stakeholders in Syria.
  • Demonstrable extensive experience in research, research methods,
  • Excellent analytical skills – designing research questions, familiarity with research methods (and their appropriate use, including drafting laws.
  • Proven ability to manage dialogue sessions and communicate effectively
  •  At least 2 References from previous projects.
• Financial offer including:
  • The Financial compensation.
  • The validity of the offer (duration- date)

Location of Work:

• Syria, preferably in Damascus

Evaluation criteria

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

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 clarification before submitting your proposed cost sheet.
• Only the selected party will be notified within two weeks of the deadline below.