Call consultant – Research project media literacy

RNW Media

Duration of the research task: 7 weeks (May/June– July 2025)

Type of contract/partnership:
Short-term consultancy (external)

RNW Media Focal Point:
Giovana Fleck
, Media innovation manager for information integrity and Sana Naqvi
, Senior Impact Manager, RNW Media

About this Consultancy RNW Media is seeking a consultant to lead a research project investigating media literacy methodologies for an EU-funded project with a focus on the media ecosystem in Libya. The Libyan information space will be one among other case-studies, from countries to be defined with the consultant.

Language Arabic and English (bilingual deliverables required).

RNW Media is an international media development organization based in Haarlem, the Netherlands, dedicated to harness the power of independent digital media to uphold human rights and advance the public good. Working in more than 40 countries across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, West and East Africa, East Asia, Central and South America, we defend media and internet freedom, the right of every human being to access to information and freedom of expression.

With over 75 years of experience, RNW Media has evolved from an international radio broadcaster into a champion of independent digital media. Our work with our partners has demonstrated how a diverse, resilient, and trustworthy digital media ecosystem can inform people, shift narratives, influence social norms, and drive policy change, reinforcing the essential role of independent media in open and democratic societies.

RNTC, the internationally renowned training center of RNW Media, provides journalism and media training to journalists, media makers and communication professionals. Through The Vine, RNW Media’s global community, with more than 25 independent and public interest digital media, 80 media trainers, and 10,000 RNTC alumni, we facilitate media coalition, partnership, and movement building.

The primary purpose of this research project is to identify and evaluate effective media literacy methodologies that can strengthen the resilience of digital media ecosystems against disinformation, propaganda, manipulation and information gaps. The project aims to map the current information landscape in the region, with a specific focus on Libya, to understand how civil society, particularly young people (for this project, we work with an age group between 18 and 35 years) and change-makers, consume, share, and verify information, and how regional dynamics shape information

The findings will serve as a foundational blueprint for RNW Media to design targeted interventions that promote information integrity, uphold human rights, and foster a more transparent, democratic digital space. The scope of the consultancy encompasses a comprehensive exploration of both traditional and online media makers, key stakeholders, and the specific educational gaps within the target regions in media literacy. While Libya serves as a primary case study, the consultant will work with RNW Media to define additional comparative contexts.

The research will produce insights into the digital habits of audiences, resulting in bilingual (Arabic and English) deliverables that include reports, verified collection tools, and strategic recommendations.

The consultancy is open to all qualified consultants. The consultancy project team may constitute one person or a team of experts. In the latter case, the…