Request for Proposals: Newsroom Senior Staff Mentoring and Professional Development

Dabanga – Radio TV Online seeks proposals from experienced professionals to serve as a newsroom senior staff consultant, mentor, and trainer for their editorial team, ensuring the development of robust newsroom systems and professional growth.

Scope of Work

The selected newsroom senior staff consultant will focus on reviewing, planning, and implementing measures to enhance Dabanga’s news gathering and production systems across its broadcast and online platforms. The scope includes, but is not limited to:

1. Review and Planning:

Organisational Review:

• Assess current newsgathering and production management structures.
• Evaluate the team’s alignment with Dabanga’s values, editorial guidelines, and audience policies.

Deliverables:

• A comprehensive report with recommendations, a work plan, and a timeline addressing identified gaps and proposing solutions.

2. Mentoring, Training, and Implementation:

• Facilitate buy-in from senior editorial staff, team members, and Dabanga’s Executive Board to foster engagement and team-building.
• Collaboratively design and implement:
  – Editorial role definitions.
  – Improved workflows and decision-making systems.
• Provide hands-on support during the rollout phase:
  – Shadow senior editorial staff during planning, decision-making, and content review to embed new practices.

Deliverables:

• Regular progress updates and a final report with recommendations for sustaining improvements.

Required qualifications

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in spoken Arabic (written reports may be in Arabic or English).
• Professional Experience: Minimum of five years in a senior or leadership role in a national or international news organisation, with expertise in multimedia operations.
• Mentoring Expertise: Proven track record in training and mentoring, particularly in culturally sensitive environments.
• Organisational Skills: Demonstrated ability to work remotely, with strong planning and adaptability to overcome challenges.
• Team Development: Experience in fostering organisational culture and team-building in public interest media organisations.

Proposal Requirements

Interested individuals are invited to submit a detailed, costed proposal that includes:

• Understanding of Dabanga’s Needs: A brief statement outlining your understanding of Dabanga’s mission and the objectives of this consultancy.
• Proposed Methodology:
  – Approach to conducting reviews, delivering training, and mentoring staff.
  – A high-level timeline for key deliverables.
• Relevant Experience: Examples of past work with similar organisations or in similar roles.
• Budget: A detailed cost breakdown, including consultancy fees, any anticipated travel or incidental costs, and a proposed payment schedule.
• References: Contact details of at least two references familiar with your work.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2025. To learn more and apply, please click here.