Roster d’experts et organisations – Fondation Hirondelle – 24 octobre 2026

Contexte

Fondation Hirondelle is a Swiss media development organisation that supports independent, reliable information in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, including through its programme in Syria.

Missions et responsabilités

We are building a roster of individual experts and organisations that we can call on for short or longer assignments, now and in the future. Applying does not commit either party. We are interested in the following areas:

• Media and journalism: editorial coaching and editing; journalism training and training of trainers; investigative journalism; verification, OSINT and digital journalism; multimedia production; audience engagement and communications; media law and freedom of expression.
• Safety and protection: journalists’ safety; digital security; security risk management; trauma and psychosocial support; gender, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Organisational development: institutional capacity building; strategic planning, governance and board development; leadership development; leadership and executive coaching; team coaching and change management; media sustainability, fundraising and partnerships; project cycle management and proposal writing; financial management and donor compliance; human resources and policies; knowledge management and learning.
• Monitoring and evaluation: audience research, monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement.
• Context and themes: transitional justice; peacebuilding, social cohesion and conflict sensitivity; missing persons and enforced disappearance; law (Syrian law, international criminal law, human rights); hate speech and disinformation; civic engagement and public information; memorialisation and archives.
• Support: translation and interpretation; facilitation and event management; data analysis and digital tools; graphic design; other areas relevant to independent media.

Profil recherché

• Individual experts and organisations (companies, associations, training and research centres), from Syria, the region or internationally.
• Syrian expertise is a priority.

Conditions et avantages

What joining the roster means:

• It is not a contract and does not guarantee any assignment or a minimum volume of work.
• When a need arises, we select from the roster and follow Fondation Hirondelle procurement rules, which may include a request for quotations.
• Fees are set according to the assignment and the applicable rules, not by the roster.
• Registration is valid for 24 months and may be renewed.

Data protection, independence and safeguarding:

• Your data is kept confidential, stored securely and used only to manage the roster.
• We ask you to declare any link with Fondation Hirondelle or its partner media outlets.
• Selected experts must respect our safeguarding, do-no-harm and independence principles.

Dossier de candidature

• CV (individuals) or organisation profile.
• Number of years of experience, in total and in your main area.
• Two references, with contact details.
• A cover letter (about one page): why you wish to join and what you can offer.

Comment postuler

How to apply:

• Complete the online form: https://ee.hirondelle.org/x/nCcO4CWz
• Deadline for the first review: 12 November 2026.
• Applications remain open afterwards, and the roster is updated every six months.
• For any questions, write to [email protected]