Trainer/Lecturer in Basics of Data Journalism

Deutsche Welle Akademie would like to recruit a trainer/lecturer to conduct four webinars on the basics of data journalism. 

Deutsche Welle Akademie, in the framework of its mandate, works to develop media and media systems internationally. An integral part of its programmes aims at training journalists and building their capacities.

DW Akademie is Deutsche Welle's centre for international media development, journalism training and knowledge transfer. DW Akademie is active in approximately 50 developing countries and emerging economies worldwide, funded by the German Ministry for Economic Development (BMZ), Germany’s Foreign Office or the EU among others.

 

Scope of work

  • Develop and conduct four webinars on core data journalistic skills for female media workers in Yemen, Iraq and Sudan.
  • Four-week course with one webinar/week. Conducting the webinar, develop handouts, support the participants

 

Tasks and Deliverables

The following will be the deliverables expected from the contracted trainer/lecturer:

  1. Designing a matrix for every webinar, ensuring that the participants get a solid basic understanding of each topic.
  2. webinar modules content should include data selection, collection, cleaning, analysing and visualisation.
  3. Evaluation
  4. Written Report

 

How to apply

Deadline and submission of expression of interest

We look forward to receiving your application - expression of interest (EoI), which should include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae (highlighting work experience and qualifications relevant to this assignment).
  • Optional - an example of similar pieces of work completed recently, or a sample review/evaluation report relevant to this assignment.
  • Daily fee rate (eight working hours).

DW Akademie invites interested journalists to submit the documents by August 15th, 23:59. via the following email:

[email protected]

Subject: Data Journalism

 

Duration and timeframe of selection process

This application is open to data journalists and data trainers. We especially encourage women to apply. The webinars should be conducted in September 2023.

 

For further information

Sibille Gerhards

Project manager

Deutsche Welle Akademie

[email protected]

Expired
Deadline
Tuesday, 15. Aug 2023
Type of Call
Call for Consultancies
Intervention Sector(s):
Communications & Media, Training & Capacity Building, Women Status & Issues
Duration of Contract:
September 2023, four webinars of a week each, their preparation time, and feedback/ reporting
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