Background

Description of the assignment:  UNDP Libya is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of International Media Trainer to be based in Tripoli and to work with General National Congress (GNC). The International consultant will be responsible to provide technical advice to GNC communication department, responsible for designing and delivering training for journalists covering the GNC activities and for GNC secretariat staff on media drafting, in accordance with the training plan developed by the GNC training department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering two trainings: she/he shall design and provide two trainings a) first training for journalists covering the GNC activities and b) second training to the GNC secretariat staff working within the communication department on media drafting (articles for the GNC web site, Press releases, interviews and other communication documents) in accordance with the training plan developed by the GNC training department;
  
• Implementation: She/he shall support and ensure quality implementation of the two training;
• Reporting: she/he shall prepare and submit a report on the two trainings including evaluation, list of participants;
• Representation: She/he shall observe political impartiality, display UNDP values;
• Miscellaneous: The media trainer is expected to maintain strong relations with GNC and other related stakeholders and shall perform any other task consistent with the scope and objectives of the project, as directed by UNDP.

Competencies

• Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

• Demonstrates openness and ability to understand political/governance issues and challenges in Libya;
• Displays a good understanding of political transition and establishment of new institutions such as the Parliament. 

• Promotes knowledge sharing and learning culture in the UNDP Libya Country Office;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive and constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills;
• The post requires considerable political sensitivity and an ability to meet deadlines..
  

Required Skills and Experience

• An advanced university degree (masters or equivalent) in in Communication, information sciences, journalism or related field

• 10 years of functionally-related professional communication/journalism experience;
• Relevant experience in delivering and designing trainings for professionals (Journalists) 
• Excellent background communication including drafting stories and press releases;
• Experience in designing and delivering trainings;
• Track record of working with elected assemblies is an advantage;
• Good background experience including familiarity with UNDP systems, and regulations is desirable
• Experience with UN Agencies is an asset.

• Fluency (both spoken and written) in English and Arabic.

• Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
• Motivation Letter describing their interest in the assignment and why they are the most suitable for the work;
• Curriculum Vitae and Personal History Form (P11) including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references;
• Financial Proposal Form, providing a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems) is to be provided by the offeror.
• Detail Terms of Reference, P11 Form and Financial Proposal Form can be found in the following link  http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=15761
• Please submit your Technical and Financial proposals to the following e-mail address no later than 27 May 2014. Email: procurement.ly@undp.org.