RFP: PalSAhafa Needs Assessment

Amideast is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa through education, training, and institutional development programs. Currently operating in various locations, including the West Bank and Gaza, Amideast aims to enhance the skills and resilience of independent Palestinian media and journalists through its PalSahafa program.

The PalSahafa program seeks to support independent Palestinian media and journalists, fostering a resilient, self-regulating community. This initiative aims to build the foundations of an independent media ecosystem by identifying and addressing the complex challenges faced by journalists, enhancing their skills, and creating sustainable networks and working groups.

Target groups and final beneficiaries

Target groups are:

Final beneficiaries:

Contract Purpose and Expected Results

Our project objectives are to 1) develop a locally led understanding and definition of innovation and sustainability with regards to Palestinian independent media and journalistic practices; 2) strengthen the skills of university journalism students and junior and seasoned journalists in areas they themselves identify as needing improvement, and establish the structures necessary for collaborative, sustainable networks and working groups among them

Purpose:

The Contractor is expected to clarify the training program methods and topics and identify beneficiary needs, including:

You can download the full Scope of Work by using this link.

Interested parties may submit their proposal and price offer to the following email: [email protected] no later than 9th of February 2024 until 5 PM