Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 09 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Rwanda has a growing community of female journalists who play a crucial role in reporting news and information. However, female journalists often face unique challenges in the digital space, including gender discrimination and online harassment. To address these issues and promote a safe and secure environment for female journalists online, there is a need to develop a comprehensive handbook on digital safety and security tailored specifically for them.

Objectives:
• Develop a practical handbook that provides guidelines, strategies, and best practices for female journalists in Rwanda to enhance their digital safety and security.
• Equip female journalists with knowledge and skills to mitigate risks related to gender discrimination and online harassment.
• Raise awareness about digital threats and empower female journalists to navigate digital platforms confidently and securely.
• Ensure the handbook is accessible, user-friendly, and relevant to the local context in Rwanda.
Scope of Work:
Identify and analyze relevant data, reports, and case studies on digital security and gender-based harassment issues within the Rwandan media landscape to inform the development of the handbook.

Deliverables:
Develop a handbook on digital safety and security for female journalists in Rwanda, including sections on reducing gender discrimination and online harassment.
Duration of the consultancy: 30 days.

Competencies:
• Proven experience in digital safety and security and legal frameworks particularly in developing resources for journalists.
• Familiarity with gender issues and online harassment, preferably in the context of media and journalism.
• Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Experience working in Rwanda or similar contexts in East Africa, with knowledge of the local media landscape and challenges faced by female journalists.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure

Interested consultants should submit a proposal outlining their approach, methodology, timeline, qualifications, and budget. The proposals should be addressed to the Chairperson of ARFEM via email: arfemrwanda@gmail.com  and the deadline of submission will be 18th July.2024 at 5:00pm, local time.

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