Ideosync Media Combine

Position Title: Program Lead School DMIL Initiative

Location: Ideosync office, Faridabad, NCR

Position term: July 2024- June 2025

Organization Profile

Ideosync Media Combine is a not-for-profit organisation based in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India. Ideosync works on communication for social change (C4SC) and communication rights. We design communication frameworks and strategies for development interventions; as well as conceptualize and produce social change communication content (audio, visual, print and multimedia) through a rigorous process of community participation and formative research. Ideosync advocates for open, free and publicly owned media and works towards innovating with existing and new technologies to ensure equity of access to (and community ownership of) communication tools, technologies and media.

Ideosync works on media development by supporting community media (including community radio) through training on participatory content creation, knowledge sharing and peer learning practice; as well as innovations around participatory research. Over the last two decades, we have been at the forefront of work in the South Asian region on creating alternate discourses on communication, communication rights, media and media technologies. During this time, our work in communication for social change has engaged with issues that address marginalized concerns including sexual and reproductive health; adolescent sexuality and rights; gender and women’s rights; health; migrant rights; local self governance; right to information and entitlements; environment and climate change; governance; democracy and freedom of expression.

You can read more about the organization here

We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic and creative young professionals with competencies in the field of media and communication to work as part of the Ideosync team.

About the Program

Ideosync developed and implemented a program with 10 schools in Delhi as part of our first Digital Media Information literacy in schools 2021.

We are expanding our School Digital Media Information Literacy intervention. We will be revising the curriculum as well as engaging with state Governments to appropriately expand the program

About the Position

Your role will require you to work at multiple levels to implement the program

• Establish new linkages and strengthen existing ones with schools and State Education Departments

• Revise and rework the News Literacy, Media Literacy and Fact Checking curriculum. Develop presentations and interactive session plans

• Coordinate, plan and organize stakeholder trainings, advocacy events and workshops

• Write advocacy papers and supervise the design of advocacy and communication materials

• Maintain regular communication, reports and briefings of the programs and activities undertaken on the ground by selected fellows and trainees

• Manage the overall advocacy for the program and contribute to additional fundraising through corporate or other partner sponsors

• Create visibility for the program website and social media

• Document the process including by working in the field with trainees and write regular reports

• Conduct training and advocacy sessions when required

Qualifications

• A masters degree in the field of Media/Communication/Social Sciences/Gender studies

• One- or two years of experience in implementing DMIL programs in schools. Additional experience, in the field of partnership development and advocacy campaigns. Experience with civil society and Government engagement would be an asset

• A strong understanding of Digital Media Information Literacy, news literacy, technology, and related applications; Fact Checking, AI, etc is a must

• Comfort with mobile media, including mobile-based audio and video tools, and use of online media especially WordPress and design tools like Canva

• You have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers and work effectively with minimal supervision and provide leadership and take initiative.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to manage multiple tasks and complete deliverables on time

• Fluency with computers especially all word processing and data software and ability to create presentations in MS PowerPoint, and manage reporting through the use of Microsoft Office tools

• Excellent English and Hindi reading and writing skills are a must. Knowledge of regional languages will be an added advantage

Contract and Remuneration

We are looking for a dedicated team member for a period of two years with the possibility of an extension. There will be a three-month period of probation. Remuneration will be in accordance with Ideosync's salary and fee scale policy and in keeping with the incumbent’s experience and qualifications; and will be comparable to national averages for not-for-profits working in the development sector.

Application Process

All applications should be sent via email to vacancy@ideosyncmedia.org or varora@ideosyncmedia.org

Apply with complete curriculum vitae (bio data) and covering letter and write Position Title: Program Lead School DMIL Initiative in the subject line.

Women candidates and candidates from minority communities are encouraged to apply.

Last date: ongoing.

• Salary : NA
• Exprience : 1.0 To 2.0 Year
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