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Call for Application: Fact-Checker Specialists (5 Positions)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a board-led, non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization registered under the Authority for Civil Society Organizations with registry number 4307, in accordance with the Civil Societies Law 1113\/2019. CARD acquired its legal personality on 24 July 2019. CARD aspires to see Ethiopia as a country where human rights are respected and democratic culture flourishes. Since its establishment, CARD has been working to advance a conducive civic, media, and digital space for the promotion of human rights and democratic values in Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

CARD is implementing the\u00a0iVerify platform, a national fact-checking initiative designed to strengthen information integrity, particularly in the context of the upcoming national election. In collaboration with NEBE and support from UNDP, the project aims to strengthen accurate information during the election period by identifying, checking, and responding to misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech.<\/p>\n

To effectively implement this initiative at a national level, CARD seeks to recruit\u00a0fact-checkers\u00a0who will support the identification, monitoring, and reporting of misleading or harmful contents related to the election across different regions of Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

About the Role<\/p>\n

This is an opportunity to join CARD and contribute to promoting accurate and reliable information in Ethiopia. The role involves working closely with CARD\u2019s team to monitor social media and other information platforms, analyze election-related narratives, report suspicious content, and contribute to evidence-based verification.<\/p>\n

Position<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lead Fact-Checker Specialist (1)
\nFact-Checker Officers (4)
\nDuration:<\/p>\n

Lead Fact-Checker Specialist:\u00a0one (1) year, with a possible extension depending on the availability of funds.
\nFact-Checker Officers:\u00a0contractual term of six (6) months per officer.
\nResponsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monitor social media platforms (Facebook, X, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) for election-related conversations
\nIdentify and report misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech related to electoral processes
\nTrack emerging narratives and trends that may affect public understanding of the election
\nPrepare and submit reports using standardized formats
\nSupport verification processes through research and contextual analysis
\nWork collaboratively with the CARD team to ensure accuracy and consistency
\nFollow ethical, neutral, and conflict-sensitive reporting principles
\nAbout You
\nQualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s degree in Journalism, Communication, Political Science, Law, IT, or related social science fields (female applicants are highly encouraged to apply)
\nLanguage Proficiency Requirement:
\nLead Fact-Checker Specialist (1):\u00a0Fluency in\u00a0Amharic\u00a0and excellent proficiency in English.\u00a0Knowledge of other local languages is\u00a0advantageous.
\nFact-Checker Officers (4):One (1) officer:\u00a0Fluency in Afan Oromo\u00a0and\u00a0excellent English.Knowledge of other local languages is\u00a0advantageous.
\nOne (1) officer:\u00a0Fluency in Amharic\u00a0and\u00a0excellent EnglishKnowledge of other local languages is\u00a0advantageous.
\nTwo (2) officers:\u00a0Fluency in either Af-Soomaali \/ Sidaamu Afoo \/ Wolayitta \/ Gurage \/ Qafaraf\u00a0and\u00a0excellent EnglishKnowledge of other local languages is\u00a0advantageous.
\nExperience Requirement:<\/p>\n

For Lead Fact-Checker Specialist (Minimum): At least two (2) years\u00a0of relevant experience in fact-checking, research, journalism, or related fields.
\nFor Fact-Checker Officers (Minimum): At least one (1) year\u00a0of relevant experience in fact-checking, research, journalism, or related fields.
\nOther requirements:Strong digital literacy and familiarity with social media platforms\u00a0and\u00a0monitoring tools
\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns and trends in online data.
\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and patterns
\nGood written and verbal communication skills
\nInterest in elections, human rights, democracy and Ethiopian sociopolitical developments
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