JOMAY24021 – Mobile Journalists (MoJo) youth training

Background

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. Plan actively unites children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. Plan supports children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. Plan places a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. Plan have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International Jordan was established in 2016 and has programmes in Azraq refugee camp and host communities.

Purpose of the assignment:

Introduction: Najahna is a 5-year project (2022 – 2026) funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) with a mission to promote youth economic empowerment in Jordan. The project’s primary goal is to empower 48,000 Syrian refugees and conflict-affected youth in Jordan, aged 15 to 25, to become economically and socially viable actors in an inclusive, healthy, protective, and gender-responsive environment. The project is implemented by five consortiums, Plan International (PI), The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), The Royale Health Awareness Society (RHAS), Includovate, and The Danish Industry (DI) and lead by Plan International.

About the activity: The Mobile Journalists (MoJo) pilot activity is a pivotal initiative under the Najahna program, seeks to empower up to 20 youth participants with Mobile Journalism tools and skills. After empowering the youth with those skills, we plan to leverage them by having participants promote Najahna activities through mobile journalism techniques and create compelling content for dissemination via the Najahna website and our partners’ social media channels. We want to empower youth to tell their own stories and a confident and appealing way and through this create opportunities for employment and exposure – and to inspire their peers.

Main Objective: Empower youth aged 18-25 with mobile journalism skills to create and share compelling content for Najahna’s initiatives.

Objectives:

1. Equip youth with mobile journalism skills.
2. Promote ethical media practices and digital storytelling.
3. Develop a network of skilled young journalists.
4. Encourage youth-led content creation addressing Najahna’s mission.

Target Participants: The program is designed for youth aged 18-25 with a passion for storytelling, an interest in journalism, and access to mobile devices. No prior journalism experience is required.

ACCOUNTABILITIEs

Under direct supervision of Najahna Senior PM, and with support from Plan communication technical teams, the consultant will:

• Develop and implement evaluation and selection forms.
• Create and deliver a training curriculum based on suggested modules.
• Facilitate interactive workshops.
• Address implementation challenges and propose solutions.
• Develop training materials in collaboration with the Najahna team.

Suggested Training Modules:

1. Introduction to Mobile Journalism:
   • Understanding the basics of mobile journalism.
   • Exploring the impact of mobile technology on modern journalism.
2. Ethics and Legal Considerations:
   • Introduction to journalistic ethics and standards.
   • Legal considerations in mobile journalism, including copyright, cyber-crimes and privacy laws.
   • Plan Jordan safeguarding and protection session.
   • Plan Jordan communications guidelines.
   • Fact checking tools.
3. Storytelling Techniques:
   • Crafting compelling narratives for mobile platforms.
   • Utilizing multimedia elements (text, images, video) effectively.
4. Mobile Tools and Apps:
   • Overview of essential mobile journalism tools and apps.
   • Hands-on training on using mobile editing and publishing platforms.
5. Interviewing and Reporting Skills:
   • Conducting effective interviews using mobile devices.
   • Developing research and reporting skills tailored to mobile journalism.
6. Visual Storytelling:
   • Principles of visual storytelling for mobile platforms.
   • Techniques for capturing and editing photos and videos on mobile devices.

Approach

The consultant will be responsible for the MoJo in-person training for up to 20 participants.

Methodology

The program will use engaging, innovative, interactive workshops, and practical assignments to apply the skills learned during the training.

Deliverables

Initial Work Plan | Detailed breakdown of activities and training schedule | 2 days

Evaluation Forms | Pre and post-training evaluation forms | 1 day

Selection Form | Criteria and method for participant selection | 1 day

Training Delivery | Conduct in-person training for 20 participants | 5 days

Follow-up Plan | Strategy for post-training skill application | 2 days

Final Report | Comprehensive report with insights and recommendations | 2 days

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

1. Journalism Experience: minimum 5 years
2. Mobile Technology Proficiency: minimum 3 years
3. Educational Background: A degree in journalism, communications, media studies, or a related field is desirable.
4. Ethical Standards and Media Literacy:
5. Extensive Knowledge of Jordanian cyber-crimes and laws

ethical and child protection considerations

The consultant is required to provide a statement on the respect and protection of child rights, human rights and dignity of participants compliant with Plan’s Child Protection Policy and Gender Equality & Inclusion Policy. The consultant shall read and sign Plan’s code of conduct as fully understood and in agreement to in all respects and shall follow this in all and every aspect during the term of this employment.

Level of contact with children

None

Proposal requirements

The consultant will submit both a technical and a financial proposal (of not more than 10 pages) that include the following:

Technical proposal: 65%

• Understanding of TOR. 10%
• Past experience. 10%
• Training methodology. 15%
• Tentative training Agenda. 10%
• Mobile editing tools to be used in the training. 10%
• Training assessment forms samples. 10%

Financial proposal: 30%

• An itemized and detailed budget, indicating the unit costs for consultancy fees as well as, separately, administrative and support costs such as stationery. Please note that Plan will not provide transport and accommodation to the consultant or research assistants during the consultancy period.
• The evaluation will be based on the total price provided in the offer for the whole consultancy period. 30%
• All costs must be expressed in Jordanian Dinar and Tax Inclusive.

Gender Responsive: 5%

Plan International defines a gender-responsive business as one that meets criteria for integrating gender equality and women’s empowerment principles in its policies and practices, and which is aligned to international norms and standards. This could be: a. Women-owned business:

• legal entity in any field that is more than 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more women.
• Women-led business: A legal entity in any field that has a minimum of 50% women representation in management with senior-level, strategic decision-making capabilities.
• Gender-responsive business: Legal entity that actively promotes gender equality and empowerment of women and young women through their policies and labour practices.

Payment:

• All payments will be based upon financial claims for each payment and subject to Plan’s approval of deliverables and amounts.

Plan international’s values in practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people.

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace.
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.