Researcher on gender and media

February- June 2021

The IFJ is recruiting an experienced researcher for 5 months for its new project on gender and media

As part of a project to update UNESCO’s Gender-Sensitive Indicators in media, the  International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is looking to appoint a researcher to join its gender equality team for 5 months starting on 15th February 2021. 

The description of the role and the minimum qualifications and desired experience of the expert are explained below.

Interested candidates are requested to send a covering letter, CV and evidence of research work on gender and media by 

4th Ferbruary to pamela.moriniere@ifj.org

Description of the work

Under the supervision of the IFJ Gender Officer, the researcher will: 

• Provide an evaluation of the performance of UNESCO 2010 Gender Sensitive Indicators 

• Help revise UNESCO's gender sensitive indicators in media 

• Contribute to the development of an implementation methodology

Qualifications and competences

• Holder of a research degree in Journalism and/or Gender Equality

• Proven experience of research work on gender and media

• Strong knowledge of the news industry and journalism across the world

• Strong knowledge of gender equality challenges in media, including intersectionality

• Good understanding of social media’s role and impact on journalism

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent level of English (native speaker level), French and Spanish

• Flexibility, good soft skills and an attention to detail

• Good understanding of trade unionism is an asset

Working conditions

26 working days spread over 5 months

Salary: based on experience 

The work can be done remotely

Timescale: The work will start on 15th February for a duration of 5 months. 

How to apply

Send CV, application letter and evidence of research work on gender and media by 4th February 2021 to pamela.moriniere@ifj.org

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on 8th February.