The OSCE Mission in Kosovo (OSCE) is committed to supporting the Press Council of Kosovo (PCK) in enhancing its institutional performance and responsiveness through strategic planning and long-term visioning.
The PCK is a self-regulatory body established in 2005 with the support of the OSCE, to assist print and online media to uphold ethical standards and adjudicate complaints against print and online media. The role of self-regulatory bodies such as the PCK remains central but requires substantial strengthening.
Based on PCK’s request, the 2026 Media Section Unified Budget foresees support to the development of three- to five-year strategic plan that defines its institutional priorities, enhances its capacity for effective self-regulation in the digital media environment, and reinforces its collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including online media and non-majority outlets.
The strategic plan will help the PCK to reflect on evolving priorities, foster institutional resilience, and strengthen its functions in line with self-regulatory standards promoted by the Alliance of Independent Press Councils of Europe (AIPCE), the EU acquis, particularly the Audio-Visual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) and the European Media Freedom Act, ensuring the PCK remains a resilient guardian of media freedom and journalism ethics and reporting standards in the digital age.
Objective Of Assignment:
The objective is to develop a three- to five-year strategic plan for the PCK that defines its institutional priorities, enhances its capacity for effective self-regulation in the digital media environment, and reinforces its collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including online media and non-majority outlets.
Duration Of Assignment:
5 months
Tasks And Responsibilities:
Conducting a desk review, including: current PCK strategic and institutional documents, the 2022 OSCE External Evaluation for the PCK and Independent Media Commission (IMC), the Code of Ethics, and relevant EU and international media governance frameworks.
Conducting Stakeholder Consultation Process and Draft Summary Report
In Close Co-ordination With The International Consultant Will:
Drafting of the SDP 2027–2031
In Close Co-ordination With The International Consultant:
Contribute to develop the first complete draft of the PCK Strategic Plan. 2027–2031, including but not limited to:
The local expert will pay specific attention in ensuring the draft strategic plan is locally grounded, responding to identified local needs and priorities.
Ensure the draft reflects Kosovo-specific implementation realities and operational feasibility.
Incorporating feedback into the Draft of the Strategic Plan 2027–2031
In Close Co-ordination With The International Consultant:
Support the incorporation of feedback into the Draft of the SP 2027–2031 for PCK, following a consultation and validation workshop (meetings and consultations) at the PCK with relevant actors, including OSCE Activity Manager.
Necessary Qualifications:
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo (OSCE) is committed to supporting the Press Council of Kosovo (PCK) in enhancing its institutional performance and responsiveness through strategic planning and long-term visioning.
The PCK is a self-regulatory body established in 2005 with the support of the OSCE, to assist print and online media to uphold ethical standards and adjudicate complaints against print and online media. The role of self-regulatory bodies such as the PCK remains central but requires substantial strengthening.
Based on PCK’s request, the 2026 Media Section Unified Budget foresees support to the development of three- to five-year strategic plan that defines its institutional priorities, enhances its capacity for effective self-regulation in the digital media environment, and reinforces its collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including online media and non-majority outlets.
The strategic plan will help the PCK to reflect on evolving priorities, foster institutional resilience, and strengthen its functions in line with self-regulatory standards promoted by the Alliance of Independent Press Councils of Europe (AIPCE), the EU acquis, particularly the Audio-Visual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) and the European Media Freedom Act, ensuring the PCK remains a resilient guardian of media freedom and journalism ethics and reporting standards in the digital age.
Objective Of Assignment:
The objective is to develop a three- to five-year strategic plan for the PCK that defines its institutional priorities, enhances its capacity for effective self-regulation in the digital media environment, and reinforces its collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including online media and non-majority outlets.
Duration Of Assignment:
5 months
Tasks And Responsibilities:
Conducting a desk review, including: current PCK strategic and institutional documents, the 2022 OSCE External Evaluation for the PCK and Independent Media Commission (IMC), the Code of Ethics, and relevant EU and international media governance frameworks.
Conducting Stakeholder Consultation Process and Draft Summary Report
In Close Co-ordination With The International Consultant Will:
Drafting of the SDP 2027–2031
In Close Co-ordination With The International Consultant:
Contribute to develop the first complete draft of the PCK Strategic Plan. 2027–2031, including but not limited to:
The local expert will pay specific attention in ensuring the draft strategic plan is locally grounded, responding to identified local needs and priorities.
Ensure the draft reflects Kosovo-specific implementation realities and operational feasibility.
Incorporating feedback into the Draft of the Strategic Plan 2027–2031
In Close Co-ordination With The International Consultant:
Support the incorporation of feedback into the Draft of the SP 2027–2031 for PCK, following a consultation and validation workshop (meetings and consultations) at the PCK with relevant actors, including OSCE Activity Manager.
Necessary Qualifications:
