Apply For A Funded Journalism Exchange Program Open [Africa, Germany]

Deadline: February 15, 2015. 

The International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) are offering fellowships to up to six young Southern African journalists and up to five young German journalists. 

For two months, Southern African delegates will have the chance to work in Germany, followed by German delegates in Africa. They will be integrated into the day-to-day journalism of their host newsroom while researching stories for their home media. 

*Benefits 

-The Southern African-German Journalists‘ Bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain insights into the political, economic, cultural and social fabric of the host country. 

-For all selected IJP-Fellows the Programme starts with an Introductory Conference for all delegates. This will allow the participants from Southern Africa to familiarise themselves with the host country. After that they will work for several weeks with media houses before going out to undertake individual research within Germany. Applicants are asked to submit their preferences for the newspaper, radio or TV station or news agency they would like to work with. The possible location will be chosen by the IJP organisers in dialogue with each delegate. It is expected that former and new participants assist one another with regard to accommodation and contacts. 

-The delegates will receive a fixed payment of EUR3,000 to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses. 

*Eligibility 

-Journalists ages 25 to 40 from Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Germany can apply. 

-Candidates must have a strong command of English. 

-German is an advantage but not mandatory.

*How to Apply
All journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States + Kenia) between the  age of 25 and 40 who regularly work for a media organization can apply.    

1. Enclose a CV with a passport photograph.   

2. Write a 800 word essay addressing the following topics:             

-Why you would like to work in Germany?            

‐ What you expect from the IJP and what you think you can contribute to it?
‐ What are the 3 research topics you want to pursue during the fellowship?
‐ What role you expect to play at your home media in the future?            

‐ How you will spend the bursary?  

3.Include a one‐page resume detailing your education and work experience, your standard of German and English (copies of certificates/ e.g. Goethe Institute/Toefel), plus 2 copies of articles written by you (TV and radio journalists must type up their reports since no audio or video tapes can be considered).    

4. A journalistic reference from your editor or head of department is required (freelancers should submit a reference from a senior journalist). It should also guarantee your leave of absence for the duration of the program.    

Legal  action  in  respect  of  the  final  decision  shall  be barred.    

Applicants are asked to send their application documents (only by E‐Mail) Not before December 15th, 2014 and until February 15th, 2015 to the following address:  sa‐application@ijp.org    

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