Development of Curriculum for Training of Journalists on the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG)
Introduction:
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in partnership with a 14-member consortium of Civil Society Organisations is implementing a project aimed at increasing awareness of the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the ACDEG among citizens on the African continent, especially, the youth.
The project titled “Mobilizing Civil Society Support for Implementation of the African Governance Architecture in Africa” is being implemented in eight African countries with funding support from the European Commission and ActionAid.It also seeks to empower citizens to demand full implementation of the ACDEG and AGA by their governments.
A key component of the project is the development of a curriculum for the training of journalists on the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG).The MFWA hereby invites interested and competent consultants to submit applications and quotations for the functions specified in the scope of work below:
Scope of Work
The objective of this work is todevelop a curriculum for the training of journalists on the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG). The curriculum should be applicable in trainings of journalists at the national, regional and continental level.
Specific Tasks
- Read the full project document to be abreast of the its objectives and expected outcomes and be apprised of the content of the AGA and ACDEG;
- Develop a comprehensive curriculum for training of journalists in not more than 30 to be used to enhance the knowledge and skills of journalists to effectively report on the AGA, ACDEG and other AU mechanisms;
- The curriculum should have sample exercise/quizzes to enable participants have a practical learning approach to reporting on the AGA/ACDEG and other AU mechanisms;
TIME FRAME:
The consultant will be engaged for 20 working days between December 2017 – and February 2018.
Method of Submission of Application
Hardcopies of applications should reach the MFWA on or before December 15, 2017 and to the address below:
The Executive Director,
Media Foundation for West Africa,
30 Duade Street
Kokomlemle, Accra, Ghana
Signed:
MFWA
November 24, 2017
