Remote Media Literacy Research Consultant: Libya Case Study

GFMD Women in Media Working Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Remote; EUR 182,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

RNW Media seeks a consultant to lead a 7-week research project on media literacy methodologies for an EU-funded program, with Libya as a primary case study and others defined with the consultant.

Deliverables are bilingual Arabic and English reports and a digital project archive. The role requires a university degree in communication or social sciences, 5+ years of research experience, outstanding analytical and reporting skills, and fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Minimum university degree in the field of communication, behavioural, and/or social sciences.
• Minimum of five years' experience in conducting similar research in diverse media ecosystems.
• Exceptionally good analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate detailed concepts clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to facilitate and support coordination for country activities, including workshops and meetings.
• Excellent time management and coordination skills.
• Extensive knowledge and networks on civic space, youth movements, inclusion, and/or the topic of concern in targeted region and countries.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Inception Report: a comprehensive document detailing final research questions, chosen case-study countries, refined methodology, and risk assessment.
• Data Collection Progress Presentation: a brief presentation of data collection tools and a timeline.
• Raw Data & Transcripts: digital archive of primary data with cleaned English/Arabic transcripts.
• Draft Research Report: initial report including analysis of digital media landscape and learning needs.
• Key Findings Presentation: briefing with RNW Media to validate data before finalisation.
• Final Research Report: Executive Summary, methodology, analysis, and recommendations roadmap.
• Digital Project Archive: hand-over of all assets, including databases and anonymized consent forms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication

Time management

Coordination

English

Arabic

Research experience

Education

University degree in communication, behavioural and/or social sciences

Job description

RNW Media seeks a consultant to lead a 7-week research project on media literacy methodologies for an EU-funded program, with Libya as a primary case study and others defined with the consultant.

Deliverables are bilingual Arabic and English reports and a digital project archive. The role requires a university degree in communication or social sciences, 5+ years of research experience, outstanding analytical and reporting skills, and fluency in English and Arabic.