Call for trainers

Climate journalism workshop

The Center for environmental research and information Eko-svest, in cooperation with CNVP Macedonia and Ecologists movement of Macedonia, is seeking 3 (three) trainers for the preparation and performing of a climate journalism workshop for working journalists, bloggers and young writers.  

The training is implemented as part of the project Communities Communicating Climate Change, implemented by Eko-svest, CNVP Macedonia and Ecologists movement of Macedonia and funded by the European Union. The contents of this call are the sole responsibility of Eko-svest and partners and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.

This call is open until 30th September 2018. Interested persons are required to submit their expression of interest and CV (curriculum vitae) for the task to be undertaken. Duration of training will be 3 (three) days and take place in the second half of October 2018. Curricula and materials for the training should be complete by 15^th October 2018 at the latest to ensure smooth implementation of the training program.

The training is planned to last 3 days and all organizational activities related to the trainings will be the task of Eko-svest and partners, including arranging travel for international trainers.

The successful applicants must meet all of the selection criteria below:

-      At least 3 (three) years of proven experience in journalism, climate change, environment, sustainable development;

-   A university degree in journalism, climate change science, environment, sustainable development;

-       Strong training background;

-       Excellent communication and presentation skills;

-       Proven experience in working with different stakeholders;

-       Ability to work independently as well as in cooperation with project team.

The decision on selected candidates will be reached on 5^th October 2018 by the team working on the project.

The selected trainers will present the draft curriculum for the training(s) s/he is responsible for to Eko-svest at the latest by 10^th October.

Expressions of interest must be submitted in electronic format to elena@ekosvest.com.mk no later than 16:00 CEST on September 30^th, 2018.

Questions about this call can be addressed by e-mail to elena@ekosvest.com.mk no later than COB on September 25th 2018.

Terms of reference

Climate journalism workshop

There is very little knowledge about climate issues among general population and there is an increasing need to inform public in Macedonia about climate change and raise awareness about human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.

To achieve this we need traditional media in the country writing about climate and environmental issues.

Objectives:

• To raise awareness among Macedonian citizens about the importance of tackling climate change issues in all sectors, and at all levels of decision-making, as a crucial input to achieving a successful EU accession process.
• Train interested working journalists, young writers and bloggers how to communicate climate issues to general public in the country.

The topics to be covered during this training are:

• Science of Climate change,
• Climate negotiations,
• How to follow the negotiations without getting lost,
• Writing a story pitch and contacting editors,
• Reporting from the negotiations through social media,
• Connecting national and regional issues with climate change and
• Webinars as a valuable tool in climate negotiations.

All sessions will include practical examples and exercises and all participants will try to report on climate related event and report live on social media.