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

How to Apply

 Interested and eligible applicants are expected to send their technical and financial proposals to emwa2014@yahoo.com by August 30, 2022.