Media and Information Literacy Research Consultant

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Media and Information Literacy Research Consultant

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Full-Time (32 hours/week)

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Consultancies

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Information & Media

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Washington

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DC

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US

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Mark Skogen (Primary)

Isabella Chaney

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POSITION TITLE: Media and Information Literacy Research Consultant

REPORTS TO: Senior Project Director

LOCATION: Washington, DC.

This will be a full-time position (32 to 40 hours/week) until January 28, 2023, and will be offered on a consultancy contract.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

About IREX:

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $90 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

IREX seeks a consultant who will support the Learn to Discern Ukraine portfolio and possibly other projects in the Information and Media practice. Working not less than 32 hours/week until the end of January, with a possibility for an extension, the consultant will contribute thought leadership and guidance on key decisions and daily decisions for the DC and Ukraine teams implementing this project.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Advise on research design and analysis for both components of Learn to Discern in Ukraine
• Provide guidance on outreach to and work with decision makers and local governments
• Consult with the Learn to Discern team on matters related to policy
• Produce research and analysis of various issues around disinformation, propaganda, and media and information literacy
• Support the Learn to Discern team in project planning activities
• Assist in compliance and procurement tasks as required
• Reexamine theory of change for the projects
• Study and test new methods for measuring resilience to disinformation
• Understand information and consumption needs of population and how to address them with media literacy initiatives.
• Support tasks related to deliverables and reporting.
• Contribute to other projects as assigned.
• Contribute research and writing for new business development.
• Provide support to monitoring and evaluation specialist.
• Revise monitoring and evaluation practices.
• Study donor requirements and ensure the projects are following them.
• Review quarterly reports and identify and improve them.
• Write success stories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal English language skills, required; Russian skills desired; Ukrainian skills desired.
• Previous experience in disinformation space;
• Previous experience in international development, preferably in the Former Soviet Union
• At least three (3) years' experience with international organizations, preferred.
• Previous experience guiding projects to success.
• Proficient computer literacy, required;
• Excellent communication skills, required;
• Proactive with strong problem‐solving skills, required
• Well-organized with strong planning skills, required;
• University degree in international development, media related studies, preferred.

To Apply: Please apply via the IREX website.