trainers in environmental civil journalism

IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is seeking for two Trainers to execute the TRAINING IN ENVIRONMENTAL CIVIL JOURNALISM in the framework of ENPI FLEG program, to be held in May 2010 in Abastumani. The trainers of the following qualifications are needed:

1.Trainer in Forest issues 2.Trainer in Environmental civil journalism

FLEG is an international initiative aiming at better forest law enforcement and governance. In our region the ENPI FLEG Program is being implemented by IUCN, WWF and World Bank in collaboration, and is funded by the European Commission. The information flow in the world has been significantly changed lately, due to different social and economic changes in the society. First of all, mainstream mass-media sources that were initially intended to be a tool, interconnecting various social groups, have in many countries become a control arm of powerful economic/ oligarchic structures, influencing the mass consciousness with their hidden agenda.

At the same time, the internet communication tools were introduced, that support interpersonal communication and creation of various user generated content. It includes forums, social networks, blogs, web photo and video upload portals, etc. Civil journalism is a very popular concept nowadays, as it is a main prerequisite for a civil society building. Civil journalism is journalism, independent from political or economic pressure (that can include central government, local authorities, owners or editors of magazines/ newspapers etc). This independence is especially important and applicable when talking about environmental problems, law enforcement and governance, corruption etc.

Therefore, we see a need for journalists in Georgia to be trained in forest issues and civil journalism skills that can include: • getting general information about Georgian forests, forest strategy and vision, problems of Georgian forests, social and environmental functions of Georgian forests, forest ecology and biology; • Search and analysis of relevant actual information; • Reporting and investigation skills; • Information dissemination through new media sources - creation of blog; • Creation of video material - script, editing, upload to video hosting portals (for video team) • Essay writing skills (for "newspaper" team) • Promotion of blog, using all available tools and methods. qualifications of trainer in civil journalism: • Experience of trainings, especially in related fields: journalism, environmental reporting, civil journalism, environmental investigation etc. • Strong knowledge of video production - script, editing, upload to video hosting portals • Strong Computer literacy level • Blog creation and promotion skills • Strong essay writing skills • General understanding of forests and natural resource management • Cultural awareness and sensitivity to gender issues qualifications of trainer in forest: •Expert in forest field, social and environmental functions of forests, forest ecology and biology; •Experience of trainings, especially in related fields: forest, environmental protection etc. • Strong Computer literacy level • Cultural awareness and sensitivity to gender issues CV (in attached format) and letter of interest shall be sent to Ekaterine.nakashidze@enpi-fleg.org till March 31, 2010. Please, in the subject of your message indicate the position you are applying for. For any questions and detailed information please contact: 41 Vaja-Pshavela Ave. 6th floor Tbilisi 0177, Georgia Tel: +995 32 473070/71