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A CAREER IN JOURNALISM
Application Deadline: April 7, 2006
8 journalism trainer positions in Ghana (6 month
postings) and 10 journalism trainer positions across
sub-Saharan Africa (8 month postings) with Journalists
for Human Rights (JHR). Please distribute widely.
8 Positions: Journalism Trainer (in Ghana, 6 months)
Description: Eight Journalism Trainers will be hired
to work in JHR's office in Ghana for 6 months.
Applicants must have Canadian citizenship or be a
permanent resident. Selected Trainers will be based in
Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi or Tamale.
Of the eight Trainers, one will have newspaper
experience, five will have radio experience, and two
will have TV experience. Trainers' work will vary, but
will be focused on working with JHR's Ghanaian media
partners to build the capacity of the Ghanaian media
to report on human rights issues. This includes field
producing, conducting informal seminars and providing
other training to local journalists. They will also
work with JHR's Expert Journalism Trainers to run
workshops. JHR's Country Director in Ghana will manage
their work.
Selected trainers will also have the opportunity to
participate in a cross-Canada speaking tour of
universities about their experiences upon their
return.
Qualifications:
· A journalism degree or relevant experience
· Strong working experience as a journalist
· Strong knowledge of human rights
· International experience or strong,
demonstrable interest
· Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural
environment
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and communication skills
· Fluency in English
Remuneration: $1000 per month living stipend, plus
flight and visa.
Application Deadline: April 7, 2006
Start Date: July 15th, 2006. Successful participants
will be required to attend a three-day pre-departure
orientation in Ottawa or Toronto at some point before
their start-date.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and CV to Nikki
Whaites [email protected] (no attachments please). Please
quote "Ghana - TV, Radio OR Print" in subject line.
This program is undertaken with the financial support
of the Government of Canada provided through the
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
10 Positions: Journalism Trainer (across sub-Saharan
Africa).
Foreign Affairs Canada Young Professional
International Program (YPI)
Description: Ten Journalism Trainers will be hired to
work with JHR media partner organizations across
sub-Saharan Africa for a period of eight months.
Applicants must have Canadian citizenship or be a
permanent resident and be between the ages of 19-29.
Applicants must not have participated in any prior
Youth Employment Strategy (YES) programs.
The positions are based in Kenya (print), South Africa
(print), Nigeria (print), Ghana (print), Uganda
(print), Sierra Leone (radio and television), Tanzania
(print or radio), Senegal (print) and Namibia (print).
Trainers' work will vary, but will be focused on
working with JHR's media partners to buildcapacity of
the African media to report on human rights issues.
This includes field producing, conducting
seminars/informal workshops and providing other
training to local journalists.
Qualifications:
· A journalism degree or relevant experience
· Working experience as a journalist
· Strong knowledge of human rights
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and communication skills
· Fluency in English (all positions)
· Fluency in French (Senegal)
· Canadian Citizen or permanent resident
· Participants must not have participated in
any Youth Employment Strategy Programs
· Between the ages of 19-29
Remuneration: Modest stipend provided to cover living
expenses
Application Deadline: April 7, 2006
Start Date: July 15th, 2006.
End Date: March 15th, 2007
To apply: Please send a cover letter (stating country
of preference) and CV to Emilee Irwin - [email protected]
(no attachments please). Please quote "YPI Application
- Country Name" in subject line.
Ben Peterson
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)
416-413-0240
www.jhr.ca
Application Deadline: April 7, 2006
8 journalism trainer positions in Ghana (6 month
postings) and 10 journalism trainer positions across
sub-Saharan Africa (8 month postings) with Journalists
for Human Rights (JHR). Please distribute widely.
8 Positions: Journalism Trainer (in Ghana, 6 months)
Description: Eight Journalism Trainers will be hired
to work in JHR's office in Ghana for 6 months.
Applicants must have Canadian citizenship or be a
permanent resident. Selected Trainers will be based in
Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi or Tamale.
Of the eight Trainers, one will have newspaper
experience, five will have radio experience, and two
will have TV experience. Trainers' work will vary, but
will be focused on working with JHR's Ghanaian media
partners to build the capacity of the Ghanaian media
to report on human rights issues. This includes field
producing, conducting informal seminars and providing
other training to local journalists. They will also
work with JHR's Expert Journalism Trainers to run
workshops. JHR's Country Director in Ghana will manage
their work.
Selected trainers will also have the opportunity to
participate in a cross-Canada speaking tour of
universities about their experiences upon their
return.
Qualifications:
· A journalism degree or relevant experience
· Strong working experience as a journalist
· Strong knowledge of human rights
· International experience or strong,
demonstrable interest
· Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural
environment
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and communication skills
· Fluency in English
Remuneration: $1000 per month living stipend, plus
flight and visa.
Application Deadline: April 7, 2006
Start Date: July 15th, 2006. Successful participants
will be required to attend a three-day pre-departure
orientation in Ottawa or Toronto at some point before
their start-date.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and CV to Nikki
Whaites [email protected] (no attachments please). Please
quote "Ghana - TV, Radio OR Print" in subject line.
This program is undertaken with the financial support
of the Government of Canada provided through the
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
10 Positions: Journalism Trainer (across sub-Saharan
Africa).
Foreign Affairs Canada Young Professional
International Program (YPI)
Description: Ten Journalism Trainers will be hired to
work with JHR media partner organizations across
sub-Saharan Africa for a period of eight months.
Applicants must have Canadian citizenship or be a
permanent resident and be between the ages of 19-29.
Applicants must not have participated in any prior
Youth Employment Strategy (YES) programs.
The positions are based in Kenya (print), South Africa
(print), Nigeria (print), Ghana (print), Uganda
(print), Sierra Leone (radio and television), Tanzania
(print or radio), Senegal (print) and Namibia (print).
Trainers' work will vary, but will be focused on
working with JHR's media partners to buildcapacity of
the African media to report on human rights issues.
This includes field producing, conducting
seminars/informal workshops and providing other
training to local journalists.
Qualifications:
· A journalism degree or relevant experience
· Working experience as a journalist
· Strong knowledge of human rights
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and communication skills
· Fluency in English (all positions)
· Fluency in French (Senegal)
· Canadian Citizen or permanent resident
· Participants must not have participated in
any Youth Employment Strategy Programs
· Between the ages of 19-29
Remuneration: Modest stipend provided to cover living
expenses
Application Deadline: April 7, 2006
Start Date: July 15th, 2006.
End Date: March 15th, 2007
To apply: Please send a cover letter (stating country
of preference) and CV to Emilee Irwin - [email protected]
(no attachments please). Please quote "YPI Application
- Country Name" in subject line.
Ben Peterson
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)
416-413-0240
www.jhr.ca
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