Job Description
The Ethiopian Media Women Association is looking for a consultant to conduct an analysis of 18 media houses’ editorial policies in terms of gender inclusiveness.
OBJECTIVES OF THE EDITORIAL POLICIES ASSESSMENT:
The main objective of the editorial policies assessment is to examine the availability and practicality of gender-responsive editorial policies among Ethiopian media.
Specific objectives include:
- To examine editorial policies of selected media houses
- To study how the gender-responsive editorial policies are practiced in the media houses
- To assess and analyze to what extent the media editorial policies support gender equality schemes as the means to grant a space that respects women’s rights
- To examine if there are different perspectives among regional and Addis media in terms of a gender perspective on editorial policies
SUBJECT OF THE EDITORIAL POLICIES ASSESSMENT
Regional media
- Amhara Media Corporation (AMC)
- Oromia Broadcasting Network (OBN)
- Somali Regional Mass Media Agency
- Afar Mass Media Agency
- Gambella Mass Media
- Benishangul Gumuz Mass Media Agency
- Harari Mass Media Agency
- Dire Dawa Administration Mass Media Agency
- Sidama Media Network (SMN)
Addis based media
- Addis Media Network (AMN)
- Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC)
- Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC)
- Sheger FM 102.1
- Ahadu FM 94.3
- Ethiopian Broadcasting Service (EBS)
- Reporter newspaper
- Addis Zemen newspaper
- Walta Information Center
SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS/DELIVERABLES OF THE CONSULTANT
- Submit a brief technical proposal outlining how they would conduct the job, the time required, and the cost.
- Collect and analyze the existence of gender-responsive editorial policies of 18 media houses indicated on the subject of the assessment
- Conduct interviews for selected media houses to assess the implementation of gender-sensitive editorial policies
- Conduct a detailed analysis of gender inclusiveness of editorial policies
- Present the findings of the research at the validation workshop
EXPECTED OUTPUTS OF THE ASSESSMENT:
- Research document on to what extent media houses include a gender perspective in their editorial policies
- A baseline for further and full-fledged research on gender and editorial policies analysis
- Create insight among media houses to be aware of their editorial policies in terms of gender equality and equity
Job Requirements
The selected consultant/s or firms should demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:
- Previous experience in working on media research. Individual consultants/firms who have done media and gender-related research will be prioritized
- Expertise and experience in conducting surveys, evaluating media and gender programs/projects/policies
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Ethiopian media landscape
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skill is required.
- Deliver outputs on time
More Information
- Address Ethiopia