{"id":5802,"date":"2025-02-18T21:35:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T15:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medianet.ngo\/?p=5802"},"modified":"2025-02-18T21:35:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T15:35:56","slug":"call-for-applications-fact-checkers-testing-system-development-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medianet.ngo\/en\/archives\/5802","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: Fact-Checkers\u2019 Testing System Development Expert\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Location: Remote (with possible offline meetings if required)<br>Contract Duration: April \u2013 September 2025, part-time<br>Application Deadline: March 7, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are developing a <strong>pilot Fact-Checkers\u2019 Testing System<\/strong>, similar to IELTS\/TOEFL, aimed at evaluating and certifying fact-checking competencies. The test will be available in Kazakh and Russian and will be created in collaboration with experienced fact-checkers. The goal is to establish a standardized framework for assessing fact-checking skills in Kazakhstan and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Role Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are seeking an expert to lead the development of the testing system, ensuring its validity, reliability, and alignment with international best practices. The selected specialist will work closely with fact-checkers to design, structure, and pretest the certification system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Develop the structure and methodology for the Fact-Checking Testing System, including skill assessment criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design a test framework with appropriate levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a variety of test formats (e.g., multiple-choice questions, case studies, practical exercises).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the test aligns with international media literacy and fact-checking standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with fact-checkers to refine test content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee pilot testing and evaluation, adjusting the system based on feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop guidelines for grading, certification criteria, and implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in test development, assessment methodologies, or educational standardization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding of fact-checking principles, OSINT tools, and misinformation detection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in creating tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge of Kazakh, English, and\/or Russian is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong analytical skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested candidates should submit <strong>Completed <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdmMoeeT9Fr0IK9hxbFQku9-e-s60vxrayEnDHkmiEai0WhPA\/viewform?usp=header\">Application Form<\/a> by March 7, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by March 20, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please contact Alyona Koshkina, <a href=\"mailto:alyona@medianet.ngo\"><strong>alyona@medianet.ngo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Location: Remote (with possible offline meetings if required)Contract Duration: April \u2013 September 2025, part-timeApplication Deadline: March 7, 2025 About the Project We are developing a pilot Fact-Checkers\u2019 Testing System, similar to IELTS\/TOEFL, aimed at evaluating and certifying fact-checking competencies. 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