POSITION TITLE:    Training and Editorial Consultant
REPORTS TO:            IREX Program Representative                           
LOCATION:                  International, Remote 

POSITION SUMMARY
IREX is seeking an adept and experienced Arabic-speaking consultant to coordinate SIMS training activities including working with SIMS staff and partner media outlets.

The Supporting Independent Media in Syria (SIMS) program fosters sustainable independent media in Syria and empowers Syrians of diverse backgrounds by offering reliable, locally relevant sources that promote accountability, counter extremist narratives, promote gender equity, and encourage social cohesion.
The Training and Editorial Consultant will support the Editorial Director in activity implementation, administration, training management, working very closely with the rest of the program team. The Consultant, in close coordination with the team, will work on a range of program components and activities.
IREX values professional development, and the selected candidate will have the chance to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the growth and success of partner media organizations in navigating the complex terrain of social media in the MENA region.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the SIMS training plan, trackers and calendar to coordinate the training workflow.
• Liaise and coordinate with training consultants, translators, and media partners to ensure successful delivery of training and mentoring and identify any scheduling issues.
• Monitor the training courses to ensure smooth and effective delivery.
• Working under the Editorial Director, to be responsible for the planning, organization and execution of all training and mentoring activities.
• Coordinate the travel and accommodation requirements of training consultants and translators.
• Ensure training materials are distributed to participants in coordination with training consultants.
• Identify and organize training venues, as and when required.
• When needed, provide translation and interpretation from Arabic into English and vice-versa.
• Coordinate the engagement and work of translators both written and verbal.
• Participate and contribute to training review meetings.
• Oversee the distribution of post-training feedback forms
• Assist the Editorial Director in investigations into and examinations of editorial issues.
• Provide periodic assessments of partner output, especially new content, as an alternative viewpoint to other forms of content monitoring.
• Review partners’ output when required to assess if training recommendations are being adhered to.
• Support the organization of periodic content review sessions with partners to be conducted by the Editorial Director.
• Provide periodic spot checks of content monitoring reports.
• Support data collection for project indicators.
• Research external training tools and resources that are relevant to media partners.
• Contribute to all internal and external program reports, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reporting.
• Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by the manager.
• Build robust relationships and deliver dependable, responsive support between the field team and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, fostering a positive and cohesive work environment to achieve shared project goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or International Development, Media Studies preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive job experience in supporting international development programs. Experience in media or media development is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in organizing training activities and programs.
• Experience working in and/or interest in developing understanding of Social Media Platforms.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills including time management, ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment, and ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Proven experience managing multiple administrative tasks in a demanding, time-sensitive work environment.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral, in both languages.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and a cover letter that includes a daily rate.  

Prior to engagement candidates will be asked to provide references. Engagement will require a successful reference check.
Application deadline:September 13^th, IREX reserves the right to consider late applicants at its sole discretion.