Deadline: 2 October 2017
The World Association of Newspaper and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is currently inviting Senior Journalists or Editors working for the media in Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi, especially those in newspapers or digital media, to apply for the Women in News (WIN) Africa leadership development programme.
The programme seeks to equip women media professionals in middle and senior management positions with the right skills, knowledge and attitudes to help advance their careers. WIN provides them the support networks they need to take on a greater leadership role within their organizations and works with their organizations to create environments for high potential women to succeed.
The successful applicants will be expected to volunteer time in the mentoring of up and coming journalists in their markets as a way of giving back something to the community. This is a requirement of the WIN programme so as to help build the staying power for young female journalists in the media while creating a community of support for the advancement of women.
The programme will run from October 2017 and June 2018 and successful applicants will benefit from the following:
- Online Leadership and Media Management Training
- One-on-one Coaching support
- Peer Mentoring
- National and Regional Networking opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
Media women with a minimum of 2 years in a middle management position (editorial or a senior journalist)
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the application form via given website.
Eligible Countries: Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi
For more information, please visit WIN AFRICA.