MICT Announces 2 Media Opportunities in West Asia: Journalist Protection and Arabic Training Partnership
Overview
Media in Cooperation and Transition is advertising two professional opportunities focusing on journalist protection and Arabic training partnerships. These openings have a regional focus on Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine and Yemen. The first opportunity involves security advisory services for journalist protection in West Asia, while the second centers on journalist training in Arabic.
Who can apply
The opportunities are suited for experienced media professionals, journalism trainers, security advisers, consultants, and journalist protection specialists. Candidates should have relevant regional knowledge and experience supporting media workers operating in challenging environments, conflict areas, or crisis settings. Applicants for the training partnership should have Arabic-language skills and familiarity with the target countries.
Requirements
Candidates should review the official vacancy announcements to confirm the required qualifications, professional experience, language skills, and geographical eligibility. For the security advisory role, relevant expertise may involve assessing security threats, advising on risk reduction, supporting safety procedures, providing emergency preparedness guidance, and handling physical and digital security challenges. For the training partner role, relevant experience may include designing and delivering training programmes, strengthening reporting skills, adapting training materials, facilitating learning, and contributing to capacity-building activities.
How to apply
Interested candidates must review the complete terms of reference in the relevant official announcements before preparing their submissions. Applicants should submit only the requested information and documents, ensuring that their application clearly demonstrates relevant experience and skills according to the instructions provided on the official listings.
Key dates
The application deadline for the Security Advisory and Journalist Protection opportunity is 1 November 2026. The closing date for the Journalist Training Partner opportunity should be confirmed through its official announcement.