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
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)
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit civil society organization working to build a society that guarantees freedom of expression and belief, human rights, and access to justice. Its vision is a democratic world based on justice, freedom, and equality, and one that respects human dignity and rights.
Within the framework of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM)’s work to build a society based on respect and protection of the right to free expression of opinion, and to support and raise the level of media work, the Media and Freedoms Program at the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression plans to implement training to enhance the capabilities of journalists in the field of:
Data journalism
Accordingly, the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression is looking for a trainer to prepare and deliver training in Syria (Damascus) in accordance with the attached terms of reference.
Training Terms of Reference
- Training topic:
“Data Journalism” - General objective:
Physical training for 12 journalists from different regions in Syria (in Damascus) according to a schedule that will be agreed upon on data journalism. - Detailed tasks:
- Preparing a training package to enhance the capacities of approximately 12 male and female journalists on data journalism (under the supervision of the Center’s team).
- Review the training package with the center team to ensure that the training meets the training needs of the target group and contributes to achieving the project’s objectives.
- Implementation and management of physical training (in Damascus).
- Preparing evaluation tools for training courses such as (pre- and post-knowledge assessment)
- Modify and develop the training package based on the survey outcomes and the training sessions conducted.
- Follow up with journalists during the implementation of their investigations to ensure they are ready for publication.
- Submit the final training report, which should include:
- Analysis of the results of the pre- and post-questionnaires.
- Cognitive development.
- Lessons learned and recommendations.
- Documenting training outcomes.
- Attendance records.
- Required qualifications and skills:
- Excellent academic qualifications, including at least a bachelor’s degree or higher in a media major.
- Demonstrable experience in implementing similar training for the media sector (at least five years), preferably in data journalism.
- Proven technical expertise, particularly in data journalism.
- Experience and understanding of the Syrian context and the issues facing stakeholders in Syria.
- Excellent training skills (preparing training packages – effective communication skills – feedback – evaluation tools – report writing).
- Ability to conduct training in Syria (Damascus)
How to apply
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:
Email for any questions or explanations
To: Ebaa.munzer@scm.ngo C.C: Marwan.h@scm.ngo
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
Documents required for application:
A CV proving the required experience and qualifications. At least two references from previous work. A financial offer including: the required financial compensation. The validity of the offer (duration of work – expiration date).
Application link:
Email for questions
To: Ebaa.munzer@scm.ngo Cc: Marwan.h@scm.ngo
Evaluation criteria:
Experience and qualifications (70%) Financial offer (30%)
Contract duration:
Until the contract obligations are fully implemented
Application deadline:
June 30, 2025
Expected implementation start date:
July 5, 2025