Positive Peace Ethiopia is looking for a local trainer based in Mekele for the #defyhatenow_Ethiopia as part of the global initiative by r0g_agency to counter hate speech, misinformation, and online incitement to violence. In Ethiopia, the project focuses on mobilizing civic and digital action to strengthen democratic, secure, and civil digital spaces.
We are looking for experienced and passionate trainers to lead a 3-day training at Mekelle University in Tigray. This training will equip journalism students with critical skills in:

Fact-checking
Media literacy
Combating misinformation
Peace journalism

📌 Responsibilities
✅ Lead 3-day training sessions for 30 journalism students
✅ Design and prepare engaging training content
✅ Conduct a half-day session with university leadership on:

• Media literacy clubs
• Journalism curriculum reform
  ✅ Submit a report summarizing the training outcomes Qualifications
  ✔️ Strong background in journalism, media literacy, and fact-checking
  ✔️ Experience in training or workshop facilitation
  ✔️ Commitment to empowering youth and promoting ethical journalism

🎯 Expected Outcomes
✨ 30 trained students equipped with essential journalism skills
✨ Formation of a media literacy club at Mekelle University
✨ Initiation of dialogue on curriculum reform for lasting impact

Interested?
Send your application or inquiries to: contact@ppeth.org and cc ethiopia@defyhatenow.org

Help shape the future of ethical journalism in Tigray!