Project Management and Community Support Services (Kenya) for Journalists under the MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices Project

Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) calls for proposals from qualified organisations capable of representing, supporting, and managing a community of journalists under its "MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices 2026- 2027" programme in Kenya. This will be a service contract, running from November 2026 - June 2027. MiCT invites interested organisations to apply by October 29, 2026.

1. Introducing MiCT

Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) is a non-profit organisation that delivers expert media services in complex and challenging contexts with passion, precision, and agility. Through our collaborative work with our partners, we foster transparent, inclusive, and fair dialogue, supporting resilient societies that thrive.

Across three continents and 15 countries, MiCT facilitates the training of journalists and media producers, programme and content development, radio and film production, magazine and book publishing, media research and monitoring, and supporting our partners' financial viability.

2. The MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices Programme

Since 2022, the MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices has supported at-risk journalists and media professionals from conflict regions, enabling them to continue their essential work in safety. The programme is part of the Hannah Arendt Initiative and a member of the Journalists in Distress Network. It offers stipends, security and equipment support, (mental) health services, legal aid, relocation, and professional development through regional hubs.

The tender documents are available, without registration, in a read-only online folder at: CfP-FCV-East Africa-2026-01.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted by email to fellowship@mict-international.org no later than 29 October 2026. Submissions by post or in person will not be accepted.

Applicants are strongly advised to read all tender documents carefully before submitting their applications and to ensure that their submissions comply with all requirements and instructions set out in the tender documentation.

Please use the following subject line for your email:

Tender CfP-FCV-East Africa-2026-01 – [Organisation name]