Job type: Medium-term (8 to 12 months)

Project: MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices 2025 / 2026

Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) calls for proposals from qualified organisations capable of representing, supporting, and managing a community of journalists under its "MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices 2025" programme in North Africa. MiCT invites interested organisations to apply by Friday, May 16, 2025.

1. Introducing MiCT

Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) is a non-profit organisation that delivers expert media services in complex and challenging contexts with passion, precision, and agility. Through our collaborative work with our partners, we foster transparent, inclusive, and fair dialogue, supporting resilient societies that thrive.

Across three continents and 15 countries, MiCT facilitates the training of journalists and media producers, programme and content development, radio and film production, magazine and book publishing, media research and monitoring, and supporting our partners’ financial viability.

2. The MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices Programme

MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices Programme is designed for media professionals from countries experiencing crisis and conflict who hold journalistic integrity as a core professional value. Currently, the programme concentrates on journalists and media creators from Afghanistan, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, MENA region, Sudan, and Myanmar under a global mandate.

Fellows are afforded financial and health assistance, expert safety guidance, online and in-person training, legal and psycho-social support, production counsel, and entry to a worldwide network of media professionals with shared values. MiCT requires Project Management and Community Support Services in North Africa to support journalists seeking safety in the region.

3. Description of the Role

The duration of the contract is until maximum June 2026. The chosen organisation, working as an independent entity under MiCT, will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Hire and oversee a part-time Project Manager and an Admin / finance manager responsible for all programme related activities, including regular events, consultations, and meetings.
• support the selection process of fellows in collaboration with MiCT and other partners and experts. This includes:
  • support receiving applications and fellow recommendations in coordination with MiCT, either directly or via trusted regional partners.
  • Hiring and managing external experts to review applications and shortlist candidates based on set priorities and immediate needs.
  • Coordinating with the experts to conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates, including identifying and communicating the candidates’ needs.
• Onboarding and offboarding for approximately 20 – 30 Journalists and/or Media Makers (JMMs).
• Provide support to Fellows as per needs analysis and modular structure of the fellowship program, including but not limited to:
  • Help organize secure accommodations, and co-working spaces, for 15 – 20 fellows.
  • Creation and management of safety measures for approximately 20 – 30 Journalists and/or Media Makers.
  • Identify and coordinate psychological and legal support mechanisms for the protection of Journalists.
  • Facilitate training, workshops, and consultancies according to the assessed needs of the fellows.
  • Arrange support for fellows by providing necessary equipment or work materials to help sustain their work.
  • Manage community activities both in person or digitally, as per needs analysis and Fellow location via the Global Fellowship Platform.
• Conduct regular check-ins with MiCT’s Project Manager and Project Officer.
• Ensure regular submission of financial and activity reports to MiCT, in accordance with agreed timelines and formats.

4. Application Requirements

Interested organisations should demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in project management, particularly in the media sector.
• Established connections within the regional media landscape and community.
• Strong community management skills.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by journalists in the Middle East and Egypt.
• Network of service providers, particularly to provide psychological and legal support.

How to Apply:

5. Application Procedure

Offers, along with the following details, should be emailed to [fellowship@mict-international.org] by May 16, 2025, 06:00 PM (CET), with the subject "North Africa – MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices 2025":

• Detailed organisational profile.
• Proposed budget, including expected honorarium and other costs per month. Funds for specific project activities will be covered separately.
• Outline of the intended approach to meet the project’s objectives.