Trainer / Media and Counter-Narratives Specialist

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Media Studies, Journalism, Communications, Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights, International Development, or a related field

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in delivering trainings on:

  • Ethical media and journalism

  • Online hate speech, misinformation, or counter-narratives

  • Youth engagement or social cohesion programming

   

• Demonstrated experience working with minority communities and/or journalists

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of Iraq’s and Duhok’ media and social cohesion dynamics

• Practical experience with conflict-sensitive communication and do-no-harm approaches

• Excellent facilitation and participatory training skills

• Ability to translate complex concepts into practical, accessible tools

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills

• Fluency in Arabic; Assyrian (also known as Syriac) and Kurdish (Bahdini) is a strong asset

• High ethical standards and sensitivity when working on identity-based issues

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for the role to [email protected]. Please include “Trainer / Media and Counter-Narratives Specialist” in the subject line of your email. Please note applications without cover letters will not be considered and female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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