The SMS Facility – Small Media Support project in the Western Balkans is launching a Public Call for External Assessors to assess applications submitted under the Call for Small Grants for Media Content Production.
The call is open to all interested candidates who meet the following criteria:
- A relevant university degree (in social sciences, media, law, communications, etc.)
- At least 5 years of experience in the civil society sector, preferably with a focus on media
- Proven experience in project evaluation
- Proficiency in English,
- Understanding of the local media landscape and the challenges faced by small local media outlets,
- Strong analytical and reporting skills,
- Experience in international projects or projects involving sub-granting funded by donors,
- Citizenship of one of the WB6 countries.
Engagement period:
- September 2025
- June 2026
Application deadline: 18 August 2025, by 5 PM
This call is part of the SMS Facility – Support for Small Media in the Western Balkans, a three-year regional initiative led by the Center for the Promotion of Civil Society (CPCD) in partnership with Thomson Media, Kosovo 2.0, Center for Democratic Transition, Metamorphosis Foundation, and SCiDEV Center. Funded by the European Union with a budget of €1.3 million, the project aims to strengthen media freedom and freedom of expression, contributing to a more resilient and independent media landscape across the Western Balkans.
Details for each eligible country are available below:
More information here