30/07/2026
Call for Expert Trainers: Capacity Building Training on Hard News Coverage
The Ethiopian Media Women Association (EMWA) is inviting qualified expert trainers or reputable media training firms to deliver a two-day practical training on Hard News Coverage. This initiative is part of our Gender Equality in the Workplace (GEWP) Phase 2 project, implemented in partnership with the Fojo Media Institute, to support and strengthen our ongoing mentorship program for women journalists.
Training Overview
The training will take place over two consecutive days, August 11 and 12, 2026, in Addis Ababa. It will engage 20 women media practitioners, comprising both junior to mid-career journalists. Please note that EMWA has developed a dedicated training manual for this program. The selected trainer will be expected to familiarize themselves with this guide and align their sessions, materials, and practical exercises accordingly.
What We Are Looking For
We need a trainer who can confidently guide participants through the intricacies of Business & Finance Reporting, Political Reporting, Investigative Reporting, and Safety and Fact-checking. The training should also include practical sessions. The training aims to equip participants with the skills to produce verified hard news while ensuring their safety and protection. The curriculum must also cover advanced interviewing techniques, rigorous source verification, and fact-checking.
The core sessions should strengthen skills in identifying, researching, fact-checking and writing investigative stories. Equally important is embedding ethical, safety, and gender-sensitive reporting standards into the training. We expect the methodology to be highly interactive and practice-based, featuring hands-on story clinics, interview simulations, and dedicated time for mentor-mentee reflection to deepen their working relationships.
Trainer Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a strong, proven background as both a journalist and a trainer specializing in hard news or investigative reporting. You should possess a deep understanding of the Ethiopian media landscape and the specific systemic challenges women face in newsrooms. Demonstrated experience in facilitating interactive, trauma-informed, and practice-based learning is essential.
How to Apply
Interested individuals or organizations should submit the following:
A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and proposed approach to the training.
An updated CV (for individuals) or a company profile (for organizations).
Samples of previous training modules you have developed or used, or examples of published hard news/investigative work.
A financial proposal (price quotation) clearly stating your expected daily rate for the two-day engagement.
Two professional references.
Additional Requirements for Companies:
If you are applying as a company, agency, or firm, please also attach a copy of your valid renewed business license, TIN certificate, VAT registration document, and any other relevant professional competency certificates.
Please send your complete application to [email protected] with the subject line "Hard News Trainer Application" by August 4, 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further discussion. We look forward to receiving your proposals.