Deadline: 1 April 2018
Applications are now open for CIPESA-ICT4Democracy Media Fellowship Programme which aims to raise media understanding and its effective and consistent reporting of ICT-for-Democracy issues in East Africa.
It is expected that the fellowships will result into increased quality and regularity of reporting, as well as a greater diversity of voices, in coverage related to ICT, democracy and human rights. The network works in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to achieve two top-line objectives:
- Increased citizen participation in governance and the realisation of human rights through ICT;
- Improved transparency and accountability of governments through ICT.
Partners in the network are the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), the Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET), Transparency International Uganda, iHub Research (Kenya), the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG, Tanzania) and Toro Development Network (ToroDev).
Eligibility
- Applicants should be early career print, broadcast, online or multi-media journalists.
- Individuals passionate about media platforms such as bloggers and social media enthusiasts with relevant skills are also welcome to apply.
- Applicants must be based in Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania.
- It is preferred that applicants have experience in coverage of areas that are relevant to the work of ICT4 Democracy in East Africa partners, which may include social accountability, gender and youth mainstreaming, technology, human rights and governance.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania.
For further information, please visit Cipesa.