Scholarship for MENA Journalists: Attend the 15h IACC Conference 2012 in Brazil (Middle East)

22 August 2012
Scholarship for MENA Journalists: Attend the 15h IACC Conference 2012 in Brazil (Middle East)
Deadline: 2 September 2012

Transparency International and the hosts of the 15th International Anti-Corruption Conference (15th IACC) invite one young journalist working in Middle East and North Africa Region[*] to be part of the 15th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) to be held in Brasilia, Brazil from 07-10 November 2012.

The selected journalist will work under the guidance of Transparency International’s Social Media Unit to report on the Conference sessions through various Social Media and New Media channels including the IACC blog, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. The selected journalist will also have the opportunity to submit stories to his/her own news outlets, write monthly blogs/articles for the IACC website and has a chance to engage with Transparency International’s national Chapters in their respective countries.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE: If you’re chosen, you will be invited to report on the 15th IACC in Brasilia, Brazil. You’ll receive a pre-conference training session with Transparency International, a round-trip economy travel ticket to Brasilia, refund for any visa costs, accommodation for five nights, airport transfers, meals, and the opportunity to learn more about corruption at a global scale and meet key players in this important field. You will be responsible for your own travel insurance.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
  • Someone not over 35 years old.
  • A working journalist or blogger of any nationality with at least one year of work experience. You should also be currently based in one of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, or Yemen.
  • We’re looking for photojournalists; video broadcast journalists, print/online journalists and tech-savvy journalists with experience working across different platforms.
  • A professional command of English. However Young Journalists will also be encouraged to write in Arabic and/or French.
  • Journalists with an interest in creating change and fighting corruption, who are keen to learn more about Transparency International, the IACC Series and the issues we work on.
HOW DO YOU APPLY? Write a short essay (400-500 words) in English on why you want to join our social media unit and what you can do to contribute to our social media unit from now until the 15th IACC, as well as during the Conference. Plus, send us links/samples of your prior work in the form of articles, photos, and blogs on topics related to what will be discussed at the conference. The more we can learn about you, the better! And finally, include a resume/CV in English with references.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? All applications will be reviewed and assessed by a team of representatives from Transparency International. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We invite everyone who is qualified and passionate about what Transparency International and the IACC Series stands for to apply and be part of this incredible experience!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries: contact Mara R Mendes at mrmendes@transparency.org

For submissions: via the online application page

Website: http://15iacc.org
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