The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU), in partnership with the UNICEF Office for the Eastern Caribbean Area (UNICEF ECA), is inviting applications for a Barbados-based Media Trainer to serve as a consultant under the project “Enhancing the Media Response to Child Rights in the ECA and Belize.”
This consultancy will focus on developing and delivering a training module for Barbadian media professionals, as part of a capacity-building initiative connected to the UNICEF-sponsored categories in the CBU Media Awards.
Training Focus
The workshop will explore best practices in child-focused reporting, including:
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Ethical reporting on children (anonymity, dignity, and sensitive interviewing)
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Giving children space to become subjects of media content, not just objects
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Addressing child-centric issues such as education, climate change, and mental health
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Exploring the wider social and economic factors that shape children’s lives
Consultant Role
The selected consultant will:
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Develop training materials and a workshop module
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Deliver the module at an in-person session for Barbadian media professionals
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Support the CBU–UNICEF partnership’s goal of strengthening regional media engagement with child rights issues
Application Details
Interested applicants with proven experience in designing and delivering media training modules on these topics are invited to apply. Please submit your CV, relevant experience, and references to admin@caribroadcastunion.org with the subject line: “UNICEF ECA – CBU Media Trainer”
📅 Applications must be received by midday AST on October 15, 2025.
📄 Full details are available in the official Terms of Reference: Training Consultant TOR Published 2025 09 29
