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National Consultant on Media and Information Literacy and Countering Hate SpeechNew

Position:Professional | Level 2Deadline:30 Aug 2026 (10 days left)Job ID:1369903457Posted on:19 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

Designs and facilitates an Arabic-language training course on media and information literacy and countering hate speech for youth in crisis-affected Sudan. The consultant develops curriculum, learning resources and assessment tools; delivers participatory sessions using UNESCO’s Facticity game; and documents learning outcomes to strengthen critical thinking, responsible digital citizensh

Key Details

Department

Communication and Information Sector

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Recruitment scope

National recruitment

Contract duration

1 month

Language Requirements

Required

Arabic, English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Design an Arabic-language training syllabus on media literacy, hate speech and misinformation
  • Develop session plans, participant materials, interactive exercises and assessment tools
  • Facilitate ten interactive Arabic training sessions for 250 youth
  • Use the UNESCO Facticity board game and guided discussion as core experiential learning activities
  • Collect and analyse participant feedback and learning outcomes
  • Produce an assessment report with findings, lessons, challenges and recommendations

Role Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in media, journalism, communication, education, social sciences or a related field
  • At least five years of demonstrated experience designing and delivering training programmes
  • Proven expertise in media and information literacy, countering hate speech, digital literacy and youth engagement
  • Excellent written and spoken Arabic
  • Good command of English

Desired Criteria

  • Familiarity with UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy framework
  • Experience facilitating participatory learning methodologies

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNESCO Careers, on 19 Aug 2026.