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Hate Speech & Disinformation Online Monitor & Coordination

Position : Hate Speech & Disinformation Online Monitor & Coordination

Location : Libya

Start Date: 1-January-15-August -2022

Activities: Monitoring and online investigations on HSD

Period of performance:   1 February – 15 August 2022

Background:  

As part of the Libya Electoral and Legislative Support Activities (LELSA) implemented with IFES and NDI, ABA is working across Libya to counter hate speech and disinformation by promoting media and digital literacy.

Objective: 

The Consultant / Hate Speech and Disinformation Online Monitor and Coordinator will support in carrying out daily monitoring shifts to identify reports containing disinformation and hate speech. The sources include conventional Libyan media outlets, influential Facebook groups, and influential Facebook and Twitter accounts.

The Consultant / Hate Speech and Disinformation Online Monitor and Coordinator will coordinate the fact checking team and provide operational support, including translation of posts, posting of material on Twitter and Facebook, facilitating the communication with graphic designer, administrating, and overseeing the sponsoring of pages.

Deliverables:

The contractor will:

• Support in providing daily monitoring using a database of Libyan conventional media accounts and social media accounts, looking for false news, disinformation, and content with hate speech or content that advocates political violence.
• Post fact-checked on a daily basis, in English and Arabic on a dedicated Facebook page, along with Twitter and Instagram accounts, as well as on a dedicated website.
• Support translation of posts where needed.
• Handle the administration of the Facebook and Twitter pages, including responding to messages, managing comments in the community (removing abusive content), and boosting posts.
• Coordinate a team of 4 fact checkers, and act as focal point between them and the Senior Media Analyst.

Criteria:

• At least 4 years of experience in the Libyan media sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of HSD monitoring, including investigations and reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of Libyan political landscape, related to the electoral context in particular

Payment schedule:

Every month based on a detailed report of activities.

Please respond with a copy of your CV and cover letter in English to the address below.  Closing date for applications is December 21, 202

Email: hr.recruting022@gmail.com