Vacancies

Vacancy for investigative reporter, editor

The New Humanitarian seeks to hire an investigative reporter for a remote, full-time position.

The investigative reporter will deliver impactful investigations that hold the multibillion-dollar aid sector to account, help victims of humanitarian crises and raise the impact and visibility of the organisation globally.

The candidate must be ideally available to work during standard CET business hours, from Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

Persons of colour originating from and living in Africa, Asia, Central / South America, or the Middle East are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants must have journalism degree or similar qualification as well as experience reporting on humanitarian or conflict environments.

Applicants must be proficient in French, Arabic, Spanish, or other languages.

APPLY HERE

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DEADLINE: ROLLING —The RCDIJ Africa Fund is currently open for applications from journalists across Africa. APPLY HERE

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DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2022 — Women and nonbinary journalists are invited to apply for the 2023 Elizabeth Neuffer fellowship. APPLY HERE

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DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2022 — African Women in Media (AWiM) seeks a media training consultant for a contract position from April to June in Nairobi. APPLY HERE

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DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 — Applications are invited for the 2022 African Liberty Writing Fellowship programme. APPLY HERE

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