OVERSEAS JOBS!!

Journalists for Human Rights is hiring 18 youth for positions overseas!

This includes information on 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 nikki@jhr.ca
(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 build the capacity 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 - emilee@jhr.ca (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
http://www.jhr.ca