Vacancies

Journalists can apply for data analysis opportunity at Code for Africa

DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2021 — Code for Africa (CfA)  has vacancies for a Nigerian-based Data Analyst to join its Data Academy team.

The successful applicant will join CfA’s Data Academy team and will be responsible for running data journalism and technical training for partner newsrooms, universities and local community events in Nigeria and elsewhere on the continent.

Interested applicants must have Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a quantitative or qualitative related discipline.

Applicants must also have three years of work experience in data analysis related fields, plus a minimum of one year of experience as a trainer.

The Academy offers a competitive salary which is determined by experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth.

The deadline for applications is January 6, 2021

APPLY HERE

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DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020 ― Business journalists from across Africa are invited to submit entries for the 6th edition of the Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE

Coronavirus News Collaboration Challenge 2020

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020 ― The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is seeking proposals that develop innovative approaches to reporting on the novel coronavirus crisis using collaboration among journalists and newsrooms across state lines or national borders. APPLY HERE.

Apply for Goethe-Institut Africa-focused memory project

DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2021 ― Interested persons can apply for the Goethe-Institut memory project tagged Archive of Forgetfulness. APPLY HERE

Apply for Rory Peck Trust COVID-19 Hardship Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING ― In response to the devastating impact of the pandemic, the Rory Peck Trust has created a dedicated fund to provide practical and financial support to active freelance news journalists whose work and livelihoods have been directly affected by COVID-19. APPLY HERE

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