Deadline: 17 October 2016
The World Association of Newspaper and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is inviting applications from women working for newspapers or digital media in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine to apply for the much-sought-after Women in News (WIN) leadership development programme.
WIN works with media companies and their high potential female employees to overcome the gender gap in management and senior management positions. The programme equips women media professionals in middle and senior management positions with the strategies, skills and support networks they need to take on a greater leadership role within their organisations.
This is a results-based programme: 84% of participants reported having been given more responsibility in the workplace, with 40% of participants securing a promotion within their media companies while 68% of participants reported that after the training they noted more opportunities to progress within their companies.
Benefits
- One-on-one Coaching to work towards a specific career goal within their media company or to implement a workplace project of their choice.
- Certified Leadership and Media Management training through a skills development curriculum specifically designed for the WIN programme and delivered by regional experts.
- Peer Mentoring to allow for exchange of ideas and experiences, and create peer-to-peer support networks.
- Networking opportunities in national or regional settings to facilitate the creation and expansion of business networks.
Eligibility Criteria
- WIN MENA is open to media women with a minimum of 2 years in a middle management position (editorial or a senior journalist) within newspapers and digital media in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine.
- WIN MENA will be conducted in Arabic. Bilingual Arabic/English or Arabic/French candidates can apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine.
For more information, please visit WAN-IFRA.