Tenders Are Invited For Service Providers In Regional Support Program For Public Interest Media

Tenders are invited for Service Providers in Regional Support Program for Public Interest Media Closing Date: Wednesday, 15. Jul 2026 Intervention Sector(s): Communications & Media, Development Remuneration range: > 6000 (USD) Duration of Contract: 3 months DW Akademie is seeking experienced service providers (individuals or organizations) to support a regional program designed to strengthen the economic sustainability and resilience of public-interest media organizations in Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the program aims to enhance quality journalism by fostering innovative newsroom structures, stronger audience engagement, and sustainable business models. About the Assignment Selected service providers will work closely with 23 public-interest media organizations (PIMs) over a period of approximately three months (up to 20 working days in total). They will provide tailored coaching, mentoring, training, and consultancy support to address the specific needs of participating media organizations. Areas of Expertise Applicants should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following acceleration tracks: Journalistic and content quality, including trauma-informed journalism Audience and business development Organizational development AI-supported newsroom optimization Scope of Work Service providers will: Design and deliver customized coaching and training sessions; Support the implementation of organizational and editorial improvements; Contribute to learning documentation, monitoring, and reporting. Expected Deliverables Tailored training and coaching plans; Organizational roadmaps and implementation timelines; Delivery of workshops, mentoring, and coaching activities; In-country engagement with media partners; A final report including baseline-endline results, lessons learned, and recommendations. Assignment Period and Location Assignments are expected to take place physically between September and December 2026, primarily at the locations of participating media partners or as otherwise agreed. Eligibility Criteria Applicants should possess: A university degree in journalism, communications, or a related field; Proven expertise in the thematic areas outlined above; Experience working with media organizations, preferably in the Middle East; Strong facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills; A solid understanding of media viability, newsroom dynamics, public-interest journalism, and crisis contexts; Excellent communication and intercultural skills; Fluency in Arabic. Standards and Values Selected service providers will be expected to uphold DWs core values and professional standards, including: Respect for human dignity, diversity, and inclusion; Zero tolerance for discrimination and hate speech; Commitment to ethical, accurate, fair, and independent journalism; A conflict-sensitive and "Do No Harm" approach; Safeguarding, well-being, integrity, transparency, and accountability. Selection Process Applications will be assessed based on: Fulfilment of the eligibility criteria; and Proposal: clear identification of problem and proposed plan; Relevance of expertise and quality of training, mentoring, and consultancy experience; Regional knowledge and contextual understanding; Alignment with the programs values and objectives. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview and/or asked to provide references. How to apply Interested candidates are invited to submit: A short statement of interest outlining their relevant expertise and regional experience; A proposal and financial offer; References (upon request). Deadline and Application Process Interested applicants are invited to send an email expressing their interest to: Please use the subject line:Regional Support Program in Media Viability Call for Experts Deadline: July 15, 2026 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted in August 2026. Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/deutsche-welle-akademie/calls/call-service-providers-regional-support-program-public-interest-media