Trainer on Advocacy and Communication for Journalists and Youth

FRF is looking to hire a trainer for a training on Advocacy and Communication for Journalists and Youth. The trainer will be in charge of training content development, delivery of the 3-day training, and reporting on each training conducted.

The training is expected to be guided by the following key considerations in the development of the training guide and its application:

• The role of journalists youth in creating social change especially when tackling topics related to human rights, gender equality, diversity and inclusion, VAWG, men engagement and masculinities;
• The media strategies for awareness raising and  advocacy purposes at different levels - how to tailor awareness raising and  advocacy messages to fit into different offline or online platforms;
• How to assure the resonance, responsiveness and relevance of the final campaign plan to the needs of the communities and the project’s objectives;
• Best practices to deliver socially and communally sensitive messages in a strategic manner for maximum effect;
• New tactics and techniques, and how to use them effectively to highlight their work on awareness raising & advocacy campaigns;

Functions/Key Deliverables Expected:

• Attending an induction meeting with Family Rights Forum;
• Review the project objectives;
• Submit a clear and detailed methodology for workshop materials, tools and an Agenda to be validated by Family Rights Forum;
• Develop and submit pre and post tests in Arabic to be validated by Family Rights Forum;
• Conduct the training in Arabic language. 
• Conduct the 3-day training in which pre/post tests should be administered to each participant to show the level of knowledge at the start of the training and the change - knowledge increase at the end of the training. 
• Present a draft training report for validation by Family Rights Forum
• Present a separate pre and post test analysis as an annex to the draft training report
• Submit a final report in English.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Excellent knowledge on gender equality and masculinities concepts;
• Proven familiarity with Lebanese context with an good understanding of violence against women and girls and gender related issues;
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively advanced professional experience in delivering trainings and working in the mentioned field (advocacy, social campaigning, strategic management, etc.) using participatory approaches;
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics and experience working with NGOs;
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; able to understand highly complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans;
• Solid experience in mass media and broadcast journalism;
• Experience in creating, designing, developing and monitoring advocacy campaigns online and offline related to human rights, gender equality, diversity and inclusion, women’s issues, men engagement and masculinities is a plus;
• Excellent communication skills and high flexibility;
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must