Are you young or mid-career print journalist with a passion for being an ace reporter, a desire to specialize in maternal health, business and economic reporting or extractive industry reporting? Have you ever wished to travel across the country – to remote parts, covering hidden or neglected issues that would generate public debate and eventually lead to intervention?
Do you want to hone your journalistic skills and creativity under the tutelage of local and international mentors that will change your analytical approach and comprehension of issues?
Then this Fellowship Programme is for you!
The Tanzania Media Fund (TMF) is an exciting initiative that seeks to promote independence and quality in media, with a particular focus on public interest and investigative journalism. The Fund believes that an independent media is the lifeblood of a free and democratic society.
TMF is now accepting applications from journalists for its 2012 Fellowship Programme. The application deadline is June 15, 2012. The six-month fellowship is available to 10 Tanzanian journalists.
ELIGIBILITY:
- A firm commitment to working in journalism in Tanzania
- Have been covering variety of issues but have a passion to specialize in maternal health, business and economics or the extractive industry (oil, gas and minerals).
- Should be ready to undertake a significant stretch of travel for considerable periods of up to six weeks away from home during the programme.
- Knowledge of English and Kiswahili
- Interests in the “New Media” is an added advantage
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH
- An abridged CV
- A 300 – 500 personal statement, describing your journalistic experience, aspirations and career plans; what journalistic values that have motivated you to apply for the TMF 2012 Fellowship Programme.
- A 300 – 500 word proposal on Maternal Health, Business and Economics or the Extractive Industry. However, a proposal on a different field may be considered provided that it is unique and a candidate is able to explain why he/she feels it is important.
- Two Letters of recommendation; one from an individual who is knowledgeable of your work, who can comment on your journalistic ability and potentials and another from your editor.
- Leave letter from your employer and proof that your work will be published/ broadcast/posted online.
- Three samples of your published work
NOTE: The program is not intended to provide basic skills training to journalists. Participants will therefore be journalists who have honed some considerable level of skills in the profession.
The Fellows will be given an incomparable opportunity to travel to different parts of the country to write on issues that break fresh ground for media coverage in Tanzania. They also stand to benefit from an intensive programme of seminars facilitated by some of the best experts in maternal health, business and extractive industry. The seminars are part of the fellowship’s goal of widening the journalists’ perspectives on different aspects of society.
The Fellowship will begin in July, 2012 through the end of December, 2012. Fellows will be given a stipend in addition to having all your costs covered during the Fellowship.
Send your applications to Tanzania Media Fund 2012 Fellowship Programme, P.O.Box 38266 Dares Salaam or via Email to:- fellowship@tmf.or.tz.
Any further questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be directed to:- fellowship@tmf.or.tz.OR CALL DURING OFFICE HOURS 0713 757545
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: fellowship@tmf.or.tz.OR
For submissions: fellowship@tmf.or.tz
Website: http://www.tmf.or.tz
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