Apply for Media Training of Youth Workshop (Jordan)

Under the project EU support to democratic reforms, CFI will implement a series of media activities including capacity-building, awareness campaigns and grant schemes for media initiatives, in order to use media as a booster to encourage democratic participation, in particular of women and youth, and push civic content related to the Elections.

The selected politically active youth will benefit from a 6 days Media training of youth workshop. The workshop will take place in June 2025. The workshops will be based on theory but also on practical exercises, sharing of best practices and case studies.

Beneficiaries

• How to package messages – articulating messages in ways that will engage peers and giving interviews, answering media questions and how to make the most of social networks
• Politically active youth who are interested in using the media as a tool for political influence and bigger outreach.
• Priority might be given to the School of Politics alumni, young MP candidates, interested young people from media departments in Jordanian universities and other youth engaged at local/community level.

Eligibility Criteria

• To apply for this training program, you must:
  • Be a politically active youth based inside Jordan – Youth, particularly women, and disabled people are encouraged to apply;
  • Or be from the School of Politics alumni, young MP candidates, from media departments in Jordanian universities or engaged at local/community level
  • Have an experience or an interest in political issues in Jordan
  • Be available to attend the applicable training sessions
  • Have the language proficiency in Arabic to attend the trainings;
  • Be available to give to CFI your feedback about the training and how it helps to achieve your goals.

Evaluation Criteria

• Profile, skills and expertise
  • Subcategories:
    • Education/trainings
    • Languages
    • Interest in the chosen topic
• Experience
  • Previous relevant experience, especially related to coverage of chosen topic
• Motivation
  • Reasons for participation in training
  • Wanting to learn and develop professionally
  • Knowledge and interest in the topics
  • Objectives for professional career

For more information, visit CFI.