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Journalism Trainers - Sierra Leone

Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)


Positions: 2

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Term:8 months

Start Date: July 2011

Remuneration: monthly living stipend, plus flight and visa

Position Summary:
Two Journalism Trainers will be hired to conduct journalism training activities (including training seminars, preparing curriculum, lecturing, mentoring, and helping to administer a fellowship program) in Sierra Leone (eight months, full-time). The Trainers will have significant journalism experience in either radio or print, with a proven ability to successfully teach others and the ability to work in a challenging, cross-cultural environment. The Trainers will work closely with the Country Director to:

Develop content for and facilitate Community Forums on a variety of media, democratic development and human rights topics
Administer, monitor and evaluate a Fellowship program for local journalists

Provide mentorship to journalists involved in the Fellowship program
Æ’nDevelop content for and facilitate workshops for students at post-secondary institutions
Provide daily on-the-job training, conduct informal seminars for local journalists to increase focus on human rights reporting
Work one-on-one with local journalists to improve basic journalistic skills, including encouraging innovative reporting
Capacity-building of local journalists and students
Create monthly blog postings and success stories for public engagement
Produce regular monthly reports providing feedback on the status and progression of the program
Collaborate with local stakeholders to produce a press kit

Skills/Experiences/Qualifications:

Journalism degree or relevant journalism experience
Strong working journalism experience of no less than 2 years
Strong knowledge of and commitment to human rights, or a demonstrated interest in human rights, including commitment to gender equality
Significant training, teaching, or educational experience preferred
Knowledge of, and interest in, media development
Knowledge of Sierra Leone and West Africa
International experience within a developing nation(s) preferred, or strong, demonstrable interest
Ability and willingness to live and work effectively and successfully in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment, as well as independently
Proven skills in capacity-building of other staff and partners
Extremely self-motivated, and proven ability to manage and motivate others
Excellent interpersonal skills ¡V excellent written and communication skills
Fluency in English is imperative

How to apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to the attention of Ms. Rachel Pulfer at sierraleone.applications at jhr.ca no later than midnight EST on June 20, 2011.

Please quote job title in the subject line.

jhr thanks all those who apply; however due to large application numbers only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.