Position: Individual consultant for research and report writing on hate speech, OGBV and mis-/disinformation (Full-Time) Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Duration: 10th February 2026 – 30th November 2027 Application Deadline: 1st February 2026 Required Languages: English and Kiswahili
Background:
JamiiAfrica, through the project “Empowering Journalists for Informed Communities (2025–2027)” funded by European Union and jointly implemented with IMS and UTPC, is seeking an individual to conduct quantitative and qualitative research and write quarterly reports on mis-/disinformation, hate speech and online gender-based violence in Tanzanian. JamiiAfrica, through the project “Empowering Journalists for Informed Communities (2025–2027)” funded by European Union and jointly implemented with IMS and UTPC, is seeking a consultant to monitor and analyse the media landscape on mis-/disinformation, hate speech and online gender-based violence and to produce high-quality quarterly reports.
Key Deliverables
Provide a convincing strategy on how to conduct the quantitative and qualitative monitoring
Identify key narratives and trends in mis-/disinformation, hate speech, and OGBV
Timely submission of high-quality and well-structured quarterly reports entailing all the relevant data.
End of Activity Report explaining the procedure and all lessons learned.
Application Submission
Interested applicants will be required to submit the following documents:
CV
Cover letter stating why you are the best fit for this consultancy
Overview of previous experience that is relevant to this assignment
The deadline for submissions is 1st February 2026. All Applications should be submitted to vacancies@jamii.africa