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The engagement of an international consultant, working in close co-ordination with a local consultant, will ensure that the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL is informed by international standards and best practices, while being tailored to the local context. The process aims to result in a well-founded Strategic Direction Paper for MIL endorsed by key stakeholders, laying the foundation for institutional adoption and long-term policy development in Kosovo within the larger framework of education reforms in Kosovo.

Objective of Assignment: 

To support the development of a comprehensive Strategic Direction Paper on Media and Information Literacy. 

Duration of Assignment:

The Consultant will be hired for 40  working days.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct desk research and comparative analysis on MIL policies, strategies and frameworks, including relevant examples and best practices from the region and EU countries. The research will identify key components, approaches and lessons learned applicable to the Kosovo context. 
2. In close coordination with MES, design the consultation process (dedicated to MIL or as part of the larger consultation process for the Kosovo Education Strategy 2035+) and, where relevant, participate in stakeholder consultations (including workshops/meetings with approximately 20 stakeholders over multiple in person and on-line sessions), ensuring that the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL is informed by the needs, the perspectives of relevant local stakeholders and actors. 
3. In close co-ordination with the local consultant, draft the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL by providing strategic and methodological guidance, including defining the overall structure, strategic objectives, priority areas, implementation mechanisms, and monitoring considerations, ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices as well as with identified local needs.
4. Review feedback received from the OSCE Activity Manager and finalize the draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL accordingly, ensuring coherence, clarity, and alignment with both international standards and local needs.
5. Review feedback received from the MES (through the OSCE Activity Manger) and finalize the draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL accordingly, ensuring coherence, clarity, and alignment with both international standards and local needs.
6. Throughout the process, in close coordination with MES, support the organization of inclusive public consultation meetings (with a minimum number to be defined with the Activity manager) during the said processes in coordination with the local consultant, and the activity manager.

Deliverables:

• A desk research report and comparative analysis outlining key findings and recommendations submitted to the activity manager by 1 September 2026.
• Design of the consultation process and participation, where relevant, in stakeholder consultation sessions, as agreed with the OSCE activity manager and in close coordination with MES between 1 September and 30 September 2026. Aggregate the findings of the stakeholder consultations for their inclusion in the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL by 15 October 2026.
• Draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL submitted to the OSCE activity manager for review by 30 September 2026. The quality of the draft shall meet the OSCE style guides and standards. 
• Finalized draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL submitted by 15 October 2026. The quality of the final document shall meet required the OSCE style guides and standards.
• Finalized draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL submitted by 1 November 2026. The quality of the final document shall meet the OSCE style guides and standards, and reflect the comments received from MES.
• Contribution to the organization and implementation of inclusive public consultation meetings, including preparation of inputs and participation as required, during the official public consultation processes (exact time TBC, expected by the last quarter of 2026). Analyse the comments received during the official public consultation process and their inclusion in the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in media studies, journalism, public policy, education, social sciences, or a related field;
• At least ten years of relevant professional experience in media development, MIL, education policy, or related fields;
• Proven experience in drafting or contributing to national or sectoral strategies, policy frameworks, or action plans, preferably in the field of education, media, or digital literacy;
• Demonstrated knowledge of international standards and best practices related to MIL, including experience in EU and/or OSCE participating States;
• Experience in conducting comparative policy analysis and translating international practices into context-specific recommendations;
• Experience in facilitating or contributing to multi-stakeholder consultation processes involving public institutions, academia, and civil society;
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality policy documents;
• Experience working with international organizations and/or government institutions is an asset;
• Knowledge of the education and/or media landscape in South-Eastern Europe is an asset;
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken);
• Knowledge of Albanian and/or Serbian languages is an asset;
• Computer literacy.

The engagement of an international consultant, working in close co-ordination with a local consultant, will ensure that the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL is informed by international standards and best practices, while being tailored to the local context. The process aims to result in a well-founded Strategic Direction Paper for MIL endorsed by key stakeholders, laying the foundation for institutional adoption and long-term policy development in Kosovo within the larger framework of education reforms in Kosovo.

Objective of Assignment: 

To support the development of a comprehensive Strategic Direction Paper on Media and Information Literacy. 

Duration of Assignment:

The Consultant will be hired for 40  working days.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct desk research and comparative analysis on MIL policies, strategies and frameworks, including relevant examples and best practices from the region and EU countries. The research will identify key components, approaches and lessons learned applicable to the Kosovo context. 
2. In close coordination with MES, design the consultation process (dedicated to MIL or as part of the larger consultation process for the Kosovo Education Strategy 2035+) and, where relevant, participate in stakeholder consultations (including workshops/meetings with approximately 20 stakeholders over multiple in person and on-line sessions), ensuring that the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL is informed by the needs, the perspectives of relevant local stakeholders and actors. 
3. In close co-ordination with the local consultant, draft the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL by providing strategic and methodological guidance, including defining the overall structure, strategic objectives, priority areas, implementation mechanisms, and monitoring considerations, ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices as well as with identified local needs.
4. Review feedback received from the OSCE Activity Manager and finalize the draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL accordingly, ensuring coherence, clarity, and alignment with both international standards and local needs.
5. Review feedback received from the MES (through the OSCE Activity Manger) and finalize the draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL accordingly, ensuring coherence, clarity, and alignment with both international standards and local needs.
6. Throughout the process, in close coordination with MES, support the organization of inclusive public consultation meetings (with a minimum number to be defined with the Activity manager) during the said processes in coordination with the local consultant, and the activity manager.

Deliverables:

• A desk research report and comparative analysis outlining key findings and recommendations submitted to the activity manager by 1 September 2026.
• Design of the consultation process and participation, where relevant, in stakeholder consultation sessions, as agreed with the OSCE activity manager and in close coordination with MES between 1 September and 30 September 2026. Aggregate the findings of the stakeholder consultations for their inclusion in the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL by 15 October 2026.
• Draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL submitted to the OSCE activity manager for review by 30 September 2026. The quality of the draft shall meet the OSCE style guides and standards. 
• Finalized draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL submitted by 15 October 2026. The quality of the final document shall meet required the OSCE style guides and standards.
• Finalized draft Strategic Direction Paper for MIL submitted by 1 November 2026. The quality of the final document shall meet the OSCE style guides and standards, and reflect the comments received from MES.
• Contribution to the organization and implementation of inclusive public consultation meetings, including preparation of inputs and participation as required, during the official public consultation processes (exact time TBC, expected by the last quarter of 2026). Analyse the comments received during the official public consultation process and their inclusion in the Strategic Direction Paper for MIL.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in media studies, journalism, public policy, education, social sciences, or a related field;
• At least ten years of relevant professional experience in media development, MIL, education policy, or related fields;
• Proven experience in drafting or contributing to national or sectoral strategies, policy frameworks, or action plans, preferably in the field of education, media, or digital literacy;
• Demonstrated knowledge of international standards and best practices related to MIL, including experience in EU and/or OSCE participating States;
• Experience in conducting comparative policy analysis and translating international practices into context-specific recommendations;
• Experience in facilitating or contributing to multi-stakeholder consultation processes involving public institutions, academia, and civil society;
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality policy documents;
• Experience working with international organizations and/or government institutions is an asset;
• Knowledge of the education and/or media landscape in South-Eastern Europe is an asset;
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken);
• Knowledge of Albanian and/or Serbian languages is an asset;
• Computer literacy.