About the Role
International Media Support (IMS)
is seeking a qualified
International Learning Expert & Researcher
to lead the research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) component of the
African Media Integrity & Resilience Programme (AMIRP)
.
Funded by the European Union, AMIRP is a 30-month initiative (January 2026 – June 2028) operating across
Ghana, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic (CAR)
. The programme aims to build independent, sustainable, and resilient media ecosystems capable of countering mis- and disinformation.
As the primary Learning Expert, you will design research frameworks, synthesize programmatic learnings, facilitate knowledge-sharing workshops, and produce high-impact knowledge products for international development and media actors.
Key Responsibilities
Research Design & Frameworks:
Develop and implement robust research, MEL, and learning methodologies tailored to media viability, journalists’ safety, public interest content, and enabling environments.
Work Planning & Technical Guidance:
Formulate action plans, define roles, and provide technical quality assurance for data collection and analysis alongside local research assistants and MEL teams.
Outcome Research:
Investigate programmatic outcomes across the four main work areas to evaluate how quality public interest journalism contributes to countering disinformation.
Facilitation & Knowledge Exchange:
Lead online webinars (3+) and in-country learning workshops (2 per country) to synthesize findings and encourage cross-country learning.
Knowledge Product Creation:
Produce, quality-assure, and publish 6+ knowledge products (analytical briefs, synthesis reports, and research papers) tailored for donor and practitioner audiences.
Strategic Recommendations:
Deliver actionable insights and document best practices to inform future media development initiatives and donor strategies.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education
PhD or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Journalism/Media Studies, Communication, Education/Adult Learning, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in research, learning, and Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) within international development or media programmes.
Regional Expertise:
Proven experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa or comparable development contexts.
Language Skills:
Excellent written and spoken
English
(required) and fluency in
French
(required).
Key Competencies
Proven track record in multi-country initiatives involving diverse civil society and media stakeholders.
Experience applying mixed-method (qualitative & quantitative) learning frameworks across different socio-political contexts.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex programme data into strategic research findings rather than purely evaluative reports.
Strong workshop facilitation skills in multi-lingual settings (English and French).
Expertise in at least one key domain: media development, media viability/sustainability, journalists’ safety, media policy, or mis/disinformation.
Compensation & Working Conditions
Consultancy Fee:
€43,000 – €53,000 EUR (covers professional fees).
Expenses:
Travel, subsistence, and ground event costs are reimbursed/covered directly by IMS and consortium partners.
Support:
Local research assistants and M&E support are funded separately by IMS.
Start Date:
By November 1, 2026.