JOB DESCRIPTION

Who are we?

In 2003, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country. Today, DRC continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable displacement-affected families, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Basra, Baqubah, Jalawla, Gatoon, Baghdad, Muqdadiya, Balad, Aziz Balad, Samarra, Mosul, Duhok, Tel Afar, Baa’j, Sinjar, and Erbil.

Find more about DRC operations in Iraq here: Iraq | DRC Danish Refugee Council

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Consultant to facilitate Countering Disinformation and Misinformation in Baghdad.

Background 

Under the project of Digital Peacebuilding for Social Cohesion in Iraq, the Danish Refugee Council and its partner Digital Peace Network will conduct the Peace Code Camp on the 21st of August 2025 in Baghdad; the Peace Code Camp is a digital initiative aimed at equipping a targeted group with digital skills and Artificial Intelligence tools to contribute to promote social cohesion and raise awareness on climate security. This camp integrates innovative technology into community-level peace strategies, ensuring inclusivity, creativity and local relevance.

Location: Baghdad, Iraq 

Date: August 21, 2025 (One day)

Time: Full day (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) 

Objectives of the Facilitator Role

During the Peace Code Camp, the selected facilitators will:

• Lead interactive sessions introducing tools like fact-checking bots, AI verifiers, and media monitoring dashboards..

• Build participants’ capacities through hands-on tools and real-time demonstrations.

• Facilitate discussions, group work, and problem-solving sessions in Arabic Languages.

• Support the development of group-generated outputs

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Participate in an online pre-camp coordination meeting prior to August 21 to align objectives, tools, and facilitation flow.

• Design and deliver an interactive session on digital security.

• Introduce tools for trend mapping, content moderation, and ethical digital engagement.

• Facilitate hands-on exercises on identifying harmful narratives and developing peace messaging.

• Support participants in developing simple outputs such as peace bot ideas or campaign sketches.

• Participate in the final networking and evaluation session.

• Submit a 1-page post-camp summary report.

Expected Outputs 

• Sample digital content countering disinformation.

• Enhanced participant capacity for online verification.

• Group ideas for awareness campaigns or local fact-checking initiatives.

Qualifications 

• Background in journalism, media literacy, or digital education.

• Experience using verification tools

• Ability to balance technical accuracy with accessibility.

• Prior experience facilitating youth or civil society workshops.

Application process

Interested to apply? All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 17, 2025

Important Notice: Due to the urgency, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews may be conducted and offers extended prior to the advertised closing date.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.