15 May 2011
IJP Fellowships in Germany for Journalists from the Middle East
Deadline: 1 July 2011
In 2011 we are offering for the sixth time a travel and work fellowship for up to five young journalists from the Middle East, especially from Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Palestine, to spend a two-month period in Germany. We are doing this in cooperation with governmental institutions, foundations and sponsors in Germany and the Middle East. At the same time, the fellowship is being offered to journalists in Germany, who can apply to spend a two-month period in the Middle East.
Objective: The fellowship is intended to enable young journalists to familiarise themselves with the political issues in Germany at an early stage of their career. This will raise awareness to the relations between Germany and the Middle East in young media multipliers and will give them a personal insight into mentality, culture and everyday life in Germany and the European
Union.
The practical part of the fellowship ensures contact with colleagues in the region, and it is hoped this contact will be maintained in future years. This is also the purpose of the alumni association of former grant holders and of an annual alumni reunion in Berlin.
Candidates: Applications may be submitted by any citizen of the countries mentioned above aged 21 or over who is working as a regular employee, trainee or journalist, for media. The maximum age is 37 years.
Duration of fellowship: The fellowship begins on 30. October 2011 with an introductory event in Berlin together with the German fellows. This is followed by a fellowship lasting at least two months with a German media outlet.
The branch of the media (newspaper, radio, TV, magazine) will be selected by the fellows, and the actual place of work will then be decided by the organizer in consultation with the fellows. There will be the possibility to extend the stay on an individual basis.
There is also the possibility of a two-weeks-long intensive German language training in Berlin at the beginning of the stay, with costs covered by this program.
Amount of fellowship: The fellowship carries a payment of 4,000 euro per person. This sum is intended to cover a large proportion of the travel costs, board and lodging. Fellows are expected to contribute a certain amount themselves. There will be no payment for the individual’s work on location as a journalist.
Applications: Applications, for which there is no special form, are to be submitted by July 1, 2011. The application must be accompanied by a passport photo, a detailed curriculum vitae, and a journalistic appraisal written by the head of department or editor-in-chief. The latter should support the application, guarantee temporary leave of absence for the duration of the fellowship, and serve as evidence of journalistic activity. Samples of work may be enclosed. A very good knowledge of English is expected. While a knowledge of German will naturally be welcomed, this is not an essential requirement for an application. Visa arrangements will be made with the help
of the organizers.
After preliminary selection, the finalists might be invited for a selection interview. Legal action in respect of the final decision shall be barred. Notification will be sent to the successful candidates by early September 2011.
All fellows undertake to write, upon their return, a report of at least three pages on their experience, activities and impressions in the country.
Address for applications:
Middle East-Fellowships – IJP e.V.
Postfach 1565
61455 Koenigstein/Ts.
Germany
Or by email: middleeast@ijp.org
Contact Information:
For inquiries: middleeast@ijp.org
For submissions: middleeast@ijp.org
Website: http://www.ijp.org
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In 2011 we are offering for the sixth time a travel and work fellowship for up to five young journalists from the Middle East, especially from Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Palestine, to spend a two-month period in Germany. We are doing this in cooperation with governmental institutions, foundations and sponsors in Germany and the Middle East. At the same time, the fellowship is being offered to journalists in Germany, who can apply to spend a two-month period in the Middle East.
Objective: The fellowship is intended to enable young journalists to familiarise themselves with the political issues in Germany at an early stage of their career. This will raise awareness to the relations between Germany and the Middle East in young media multipliers and will give them a personal insight into mentality, culture and everyday life in Germany and the European
Union.
The practical part of the fellowship ensures contact with colleagues in the region, and it is hoped this contact will be maintained in future years. This is also the purpose of the alumni association of former grant holders and of an annual alumni reunion in Berlin.
Candidates: Applications may be submitted by any citizen of the countries mentioned above aged 21 or over who is working as a regular employee, trainee or journalist, for media. The maximum age is 37 years.
Duration of fellowship: The fellowship begins on 30. October 2011 with an introductory event in Berlin together with the German fellows. This is followed by a fellowship lasting at least two months with a German media outlet.
The branch of the media (newspaper, radio, TV, magazine) will be selected by the fellows, and the actual place of work will then be decided by the organizer in consultation with the fellows. There will be the possibility to extend the stay on an individual basis.
There is also the possibility of a two-weeks-long intensive German language training in Berlin at the beginning of the stay, with costs covered by this program.
Amount of fellowship: The fellowship carries a payment of 4,000 euro per person. This sum is intended to cover a large proportion of the travel costs, board and lodging. Fellows are expected to contribute a certain amount themselves. There will be no payment for the individual’s work on location as a journalist.
Applications: Applications, for which there is no special form, are to be submitted by July 1, 2011. The application must be accompanied by a passport photo, a detailed curriculum vitae, and a journalistic appraisal written by the head of department or editor-in-chief. The latter should support the application, guarantee temporary leave of absence for the duration of the fellowship, and serve as evidence of journalistic activity. Samples of work may be enclosed. A very good knowledge of English is expected. While a knowledge of German will naturally be welcomed, this is not an essential requirement for an application. Visa arrangements will be made with the help
of the organizers.
After preliminary selection, the finalists might be invited for a selection interview. Legal action in respect of the final decision shall be barred. Notification will be sent to the successful candidates by early September 2011.
All fellows undertake to write, upon their return, a report of at least three pages on their experience, activities and impressions in the country.
Address for applications:
Middle East-Fellowships – IJP e.V.
Postfach 1565
61455 Koenigstein/Ts.
Germany
Or by email: middleeast@ijp.org
Contact Information:
For inquiries: middleeast@ijp.org
For submissions: middleeast@ijp.org
Website: http://www.ijp.org
02 May 2011
Call for Submissions - Imagine(d) Kinships: Asian Film Festival Berlin
For its third edition in October 2011, the Asian Film Festival Berlin is looking for works that take a critical look at traditional bonds of belonging among Asian subjects. We especially welcome films and videos by Asian, Asian transnational and diasporic filmmakers that challenge rules of normalcy with regard to gender and ethnicity.
The 2011 program will be divided into five sections: New Currents, Asian-Diaspora, Short Films, Experimental, and Documentary. However, we do not set any restrictions on length, genre, and production year.
We only accept DVD as preview format. Please do not send your master tapes to us and please label the preview copies clearly with title and contact address. We would like to keep the preview copies for the festival archive, if you agree, and wish to use film excerpts for publicity purposes for the film and the festival.
We are trying to cover screening fees according to length and format of the work wherever possible. However, as a non-profit festival and with only very limited public funding at our disposal, we appreciate your consideration in helping us to reduce and/or waive costs. There is no submission fee and we kindly ask you to fill out the submission form and send it along with your preview copy.
Send your entry to:
Asian Film Festival Berlin
c/o Sun-ju Choi
Oranienstr. 49
10969 Berlin
Germany
Contact Information:
For inquiries: AFFBerlin@gmail.com
For submissions: Asian Film Festival Berlin, c/o Sun-ju Choi, Oranienstr. 49, 10969 Berlin Germany
Website: http://asianfilmfestivalberlin.com
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The 2011 program will be divided into five sections: New Currents, Asian-Diaspora, Short Films, Experimental, and Documentary. However, we do not set any restrictions on length, genre, and production year.
We only accept DVD as preview format. Please do not send your master tapes to us and please label the preview copies clearly with title and contact address. We would like to keep the preview copies for the festival archive, if you agree, and wish to use film excerpts for publicity purposes for the film and the festival.
We are trying to cover screening fees according to length and format of the work wherever possible. However, as a non-profit festival and with only very limited public funding at our disposal, we appreciate your consideration in helping us to reduce and/or waive costs. There is no submission fee and we kindly ask you to fill out the submission form and send it along with your preview copy.
Send your entry to:
Asian Film Festival Berlin
c/o Sun-ju Choi
Oranienstr. 49
10969 Berlin
Germany
Contact Information:
For inquiries: AFFBerlin@gmail.com
For submissions: Asian Film Festival Berlin, c/o Sun-ju Choi, Oranienstr. 49, 10969 Berlin Germany
Website: http://asianfilmfestivalberlin.com
09 October 2010
VA Asia Needs Text & Content Editor (Thailand)
VS Asia Co., Ltd. was established in Phuket, and has experienced over 10 years as professional in printing & information technology and post-production for clients in Europe, Asia and worldwide, which co-operate with our business partnership company as a headquarter in Europe.
We are expanding our production department and looking for an active colleague to work in our team department as a position of “Text-Editor”. Interested candidate must be a fast learner, self-motivated, creative, and keen to learn a new thing & IT and also a team player.
Text & Content Editor
Job Description :-
* Knowledge of German language
* Text and content checking + correcting
* Combination of text and figure in page layout
* Work with editing text program
* Art or imagination of design
* Team working and cooperate with other related department
Qualifications:-
* Male/Female, Thai Nationality
* Fluent German Language in reading + writing
* Any Vocational, Diploma or higher education related field of study
* Good knowledge of Computer (Windows or Macintosh) and Internet
* High responsibility and punctuality
* Able to work as a shift with team or independently
* Experiences of text editor would be advantaged
Salary & Welfare:
* Salary, Social Security Insurance, Tax, Food, etc.
* Incentive bonus: depends on quality, skills and experiences.
Interested applicants should submit your resume stating qualifications, previous work experience and position applied for along with a recent photograph to:
VS Asia Co., Ltd. (Human Resource Department)
42 Moo3, Palai2, Chaofa Rd., Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83130
Tel. (00)66-76-380600 Fax. (00)66-76-380605
E-mail : info@vsdma.com
More information here.
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We are expanding our production department and looking for an active colleague to work in our team department as a position of “Text-Editor”. Interested candidate must be a fast learner, self-motivated, creative, and keen to learn a new thing & IT and also a team player.
Text & Content Editor
Job Description :-
* Knowledge of German language
* Text and content checking + correcting
* Combination of text and figure in page layout
* Work with editing text program
* Art or imagination of design
* Team working and cooperate with other related department
Qualifications:-
* Male/Female, Thai Nationality
* Fluent German Language in reading + writing
* Any Vocational, Diploma or higher education related field of study
* Good knowledge of Computer (Windows or Macintosh) and Internet
* High responsibility and punctuality
* Able to work as a shift with team or independently
* Experiences of text editor would be advantaged
Salary & Welfare:
* Salary, Social Security Insurance, Tax, Food, etc.
* Incentive bonus: depends on quality, skills and experiences.
Interested applicants should submit your resume stating qualifications, previous work experience and position applied for along with a recent photograph to:
VS Asia Co., Ltd. (Human Resource Department)
42 Moo3, Palai2, Chaofa Rd., Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83130
Tel. (00)66-76-380600 Fax. (00)66-76-380605
E-mail : info@vsdma.com
More information here.
07 October 2010
ARTHINK SOUTHASIA Fellowship (includes internship in Germany)
Deadline: 15 November 2010
The ARThinkSouthAsia Fellowship is designed to help develop skills, knowledge, networks and experience of potential leaders in the cultural sector of South Asia which include museums, the visual and performing arts and digital media. We believe that by supporting exceptional individuals to make a step-change in their skills and career potential, we can bring substantial benefit to the cultural field as a whole.
Fifteen fellows will be selected from across South Asia.
The Fellowship includes-
• A two week residential course from in March
• A secondment / internship in Germany over the fellowship year
• A concluding seminar in March the following year
The two week residential course is designed to include a balance of theory and professional training and will consist of five to six modules which include latest thinking in cultural management in areas such as strategic planning, project management, strategic finance and fundraising, marketing, communication, and internet technologies amongst others. These modules will be led by a mix of Indian and international professional trainers and academics and will be supplemented by expert guest lectures. Participation in the residential programme is mandatory.
Each participant will be offered a funded four week secondment / internship best suited to his/her needs, interests and objectives in a cultural organization in Germany during the year. The Fellow will attend a closing seminar at the end of the Fellowship year to present and share updates on his/her project and learnings of the secondment with next years batch of fellows.
APPLICATION
We welcome applications from practitioners working across a wide range of creative and artistic activities, as also from those who are working outside it but who demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and passion for the arts. Artists and persons with unconventional careers and experiences are also invited to apply.
As the residential course has a greater focus on practical learning, each participant is required to apply with a concrete project which he/she is planning or is involved in. The applicant is encouraged to describe the project in as much detail as possible to allow for an understanding of the scope and skills required for the successful formulation of various management strategies.
ELIGIBILITY
· Minimum graduate degree from a recognized university or equivalent professional qualifications and experience of at least 3 years, either in employment or freelance
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
· Detailed CV
· Submission of a proposed/ongoing project
· Two letters of recommendation from relevant educational/professional sources
TIMELINE
• 15 November 2010: Deadline for receipt of applications
• 15 December 2010: Notification to short listed applicants
• 30 December 2010: Receipt of acceptance letters from applicants
• March 2011: Commencement of 2 week residential course
(dates to be confirmed, please check www.arthinksouthasia.org)
Click here to download the application form
Please send your application by:
* Email (with attachments/enclosures) to info@arthinksouthasia.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
OR
* Registered post/courier to:
Shreya Goyal & Shweta Wahi
Fellowship Applications, ARThinkSouthAsia
c/o Goethe-Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan
3 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001, India
T: +91-98109 69222
For further information, please write to info@arthinksouthasia.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
More information here.
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The ARThinkSouthAsia Fellowship is designed to help develop skills, knowledge, networks and experience of potential leaders in the cultural sector of South Asia which include museums, the visual and performing arts and digital media. We believe that by supporting exceptional individuals to make a step-change in their skills and career potential, we can bring substantial benefit to the cultural field as a whole.
Fifteen fellows will be selected from across South Asia.
The Fellowship includes-
• A two week residential course from in March
• A secondment / internship in Germany over the fellowship year
• A concluding seminar in March the following year
The two week residential course is designed to include a balance of theory and professional training and will consist of five to six modules which include latest thinking in cultural management in areas such as strategic planning, project management, strategic finance and fundraising, marketing, communication, and internet technologies amongst others. These modules will be led by a mix of Indian and international professional trainers and academics and will be supplemented by expert guest lectures. Participation in the residential programme is mandatory.
Each participant will be offered a funded four week secondment / internship best suited to his/her needs, interests and objectives in a cultural organization in Germany during the year. The Fellow will attend a closing seminar at the end of the Fellowship year to present and share updates on his/her project and learnings of the secondment with next years batch of fellows.
APPLICATION
We welcome applications from practitioners working across a wide range of creative and artistic activities, as also from those who are working outside it but who demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and passion for the arts. Artists and persons with unconventional careers and experiences are also invited to apply.
As the residential course has a greater focus on practical learning, each participant is required to apply with a concrete project which he/she is planning or is involved in. The applicant is encouraged to describe the project in as much detail as possible to allow for an understanding of the scope and skills required for the successful formulation of various management strategies.
ELIGIBILITY
· Minimum graduate degree from a recognized university or equivalent professional qualifications and experience of at least 3 years, either in employment or freelance
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
· Detailed CV
· Submission of a proposed/ongoing project
· Two letters of recommendation from relevant educational/professional sources
TIMELINE
• 15 November 2010: Deadline for receipt of applications
• 15 December 2010: Notification to short listed applicants
• 30 December 2010: Receipt of acceptance letters from applicants
• March 2011: Commencement of 2 week residential course
(dates to be confirmed, please check www.arthinksouthasia.org)
Click here to download the application form
Please send your application by:
* Email (with attachments/enclosures) to info@arthinksouthasia.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
OR
* Registered post/courier to:
Shreya Goyal & Shweta Wahi
Fellowship Applications, ARThinkSouthAsia
c/o Goethe-Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan
3 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001, India
T: +91-98109 69222
For further information, please write to info@arthinksouthasia.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
More information here.
18 September 2010
The German-Asia-Pacific Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: 30 November 2010
Every year, the German-Asia-Pacific Programme gives up to ten Asian and German journalists between the age of 28 to 38 years the opportunity to work in the other country.
The delegates work for eight weeks in German media. At the same time they research their own stories and work as correspondents for their home newsrooms. Hereby, the delegates gain a thorough insight into the politics, economy and culture of the host country as well as an impression of the day to day working practices of the host media.
All delegates of the programme receive a one-off payment of 3,600 Euro from IJP. This should cover most travel, food and accommodation expenses as well as health insurance. Payment by the host media for the work produced is not to be expected.
Application
Journalists between the age of 28 to 38 years who regularly contribute to German or Asian newspapers, TV and radio media as well as online services can apply. Very good English language skills (Toefl) and at least basic knowledge of the German language are an important precondition for the application.
Applicants should send the following application documents to the above contact address: A curriculum vitae in English or German, a passport photograph, a brief description of your research aims in the host country as well a journalistic reference from your editor. The reference should have the double function of supporting your application as well as guaranteeing that you will be available for the entire duration of the programme.
Selection of the delegates: by January 15th, thereafter selection of host media in co-operation with the delegates
Introduction seminar and annual alumni meeting: early May in Berlin
Mid-term meeting for Asian delegates in Germany: mid-June
Final meeting for German delegates in Asia: early October in Berlin
Contact
Martina Johns
IJP e. V. Asien
Hochallee 23
D- 20149 Hamburg
Email: johns(at)ijp.org
More information here.
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Every year, the German-Asia-Pacific Programme gives up to ten Asian and German journalists between the age of 28 to 38 years the opportunity to work in the other country.
The delegates work for eight weeks in German media. At the same time they research their own stories and work as correspondents for their home newsrooms. Hereby, the delegates gain a thorough insight into the politics, economy and culture of the host country as well as an impression of the day to day working practices of the host media.
All delegates of the programme receive a one-off payment of 3,600 Euro from IJP. This should cover most travel, food and accommodation expenses as well as health insurance. Payment by the host media for the work produced is not to be expected.
Application
Journalists between the age of 28 to 38 years who regularly contribute to German or Asian newspapers, TV and radio media as well as online services can apply. Very good English language skills (Toefl) and at least basic knowledge of the German language are an important precondition for the application.
Applicants should send the following application documents to the above contact address: A curriculum vitae in English or German, a passport photograph, a brief description of your research aims in the host country as well a journalistic reference from your editor. The reference should have the double function of supporting your application as well as guaranteeing that you will be available for the entire duration of the programme.
Selection of the delegates: by January 15th, thereafter selection of host media in co-operation with the delegates
Introduction seminar and annual alumni meeting: early May in Berlin
Mid-term meeting for Asian delegates in Germany: mid-June
Final meeting for German delegates in Asia: early October in Berlin
Contact
Martina Johns
IJP e. V. Asien
Hochallee 23
D- 20149 Hamburg
Email: johns(at)ijp.org
More information here.
06 September 2010
Herta Muller’s Books Translated in Korean
Herta Müller is a Romanian-born German Nobel Prize-winning novelist, poet and essayist noted for her works depicting the effects of violence, cruelty and terror, usually in the setting of Communist Romania under the repressive Nicolae Ceauşescu regime which she experienced herself. Many of her works are told from the viewpoint of the German minority in Romania and are also a depiction of the modern history of the Germans in the Banat, and more broadly, Transylvania. Her much acclaimed 2009 novel Everything I Possess I Carry With Me portrays the deportation of Romania's German minority to Stalinist Soviet Gulags during the Soviet occupation of Romania for use as German forced labor.
Her two books Niederungen (Nadirs) and Atemschaukel (Everything I Possess I Carry with Me) have been translated into Korean. Read the article on Korea Times.
26 August 2010
The Nazi Connection to Islamic Terrorism: Adolf Hitler and Haj Amin Al-Husseini by Chuck Morse
This is the remarkable story of Haj Amin al-Husseini who was, in many ways, as big a Nazi villain as Hitler himself. To understand his influence on the Middle East is to understand the ongoing genocidal program against the Jews of Israel. Al-Husseini was a bridge figure in terms of transporting the Nazi genocide in Europe into the post-war Middle East. As the leader of Arab Palestine during the British Mandate period, al-Husseini introduced violence against moderate Arabs as well as against Jews. Al-Husseini met with Adolf Eichmann in Palestine in 1937 and subsequently went on the Nazi payroll as a Nazi agent. Al-Husseini played a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in instigating a pro-Nazi coup in Iraq in 1941 as he urged Nazis and pro-Nazi governments in Europe to transport Jews to death camps, trained pro-Nazi Bosnian brigades, and funneled Nazi loot into pro-war Arab countries.
About the Author
Chuck Morse is a veteran radio talk show host who currently co-hosts the nationally syndicated radio program "The Fairness Doctrine" with Patrick O'Heffernan. Morse is formerly the CEO of City Metro Enterprises, a national advertising/media distribution enterprise and is the author of several books. He currently lives in Boston with his wife and daughter.
More information here.
21 August 2010
The Open Eye Award 2010 for Iraqi Journalists Now Open for Application
Deadline: 12 September 2010
Geographical Restrictions: open to Iraqi journalists
Reading Fee: none
Accepts (genre): journalistic articles
Prize/Payment: see below, under "Award"
The Open Eye Award invites applications this year from Iraqi business journalists, addressing the main economic issues faced by Iraq today. The three best pieces will be chosen to receive the prize. Applications are open until the 12th of September 2010.
Eligibility
The award panel seeks pieces focused on Iraq’s most important economic issues. Articles should engage with their subjects critically and propose solutions to problems. All journalistic forms are accepted – reportage, essays, features.
Preconditions for participation
Unpublished Articles
- Any Iraqi over the age of 18 can apply.
- Articles can be submitted in Arabic or Kurdish.
- Articles should not be longer five A4 pages single-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman.
- Both published and unpublished articles are accepted but published articles cannot be older than 1 January 2010.
- Journalists must fill in the application form. www.mict-international.org/openeye .
- Journalists must send the application as an attachment to an email by 12 September 2010 to mirvat@mict-international.org .
- The WPI editorial team will announce on 15 September a shortlist of selected articles to be considered by the jury.
- Journalists will be given a one-time payment of USD 100 to cover the cost of producing their article.
- Finished articles by shortlisted applicants must be sent to mirvat@mict-international.org by 5 October 2010.
Already Published Articles
- Journalists must fill in the application form. www.mict-international.org/openeye .
- Journalists must send the application, together with their article, as attachments to an email by 12 September 2010 to mirvat@mict-international.org .
- The WPI editorial team will announce on 15 September a shortlist of selected articles to be considered by the jury.
Award
Three winners will be chosen to receive Open Eye Awards. Authors will be invited to an award ceremony in Berlin. Part of the awards includes a ten-day work placement in the editorial department of Wirtschaftsplattform Irak and in two other editorial department in the field of business journalism. During their stay in the German capital, they will also take part in a cultural program, presenting Berlin’s most important historical and political sights. All participants will be notified of their result via email on 15 November 2010.
Jury
The jury of ten consists of five well-known reporters and editors from Iraq and Germany, as well as members of the German Foreign Office. According to a transparent evaluation scheme, they will choose the eventual winners.
Topics
Articles are welcome that deal with any business-related topic or issue significant to Iraq’s economic future. Some possible topics include privatisation or other urgently needed economic reforms, government support for small- and medium-sized enterprises, the federal budget, cooperate responsibility, the promotion of exemplary corporate governance or sponsorship of large capital spending projects.
General Information
The Wirtschaftsplattform Irak, an online-publication run by the non-profit organisation MICT - Media in Cooperation and Transition, is awarding the OPEN EYE AWARD to Iraqi journalists. The project and the award are supported by the German Foreign Office.Since February 2009, the Wirtschaftsplattform Irak has been providing information on developments in Iraqi economics, politics and society to foster stronger economic ties between Germany and Iraq and thus to play a part in conflict prevention and the strengthening of democratic structures. With this prize, the Wirtschaftsplattform Irak aspires to reward journalists who show their commitment to well-researched investigative journalism and thereby contribute to transparency and sustainability within the economic sphere in Iraq.
Deadline for submission of previously unpublished articles: 5 October 2010
Nominations: 15 September 2010
Announcement: 15 November 2010
Award ceremony in Berlin: 9 December 2010
Placement in Berlin: 10.–20. December 2010
Open Eye Award - Sponsorship award for journalists - contacts
Sponsor: MICT, Wirtschaftsplattform Irak and German Foreign Office, Berlin
Contact persons:
Mirvat Adwan (Arabic, Kurdish, English): mirvat@mict-international.org
Elisabeth Schmidt (German, English): elisabeth@mict- international.org
Address: MICT, Brunnenstraße 9, 10119 Berlin
Telephone: 0049/30/484 93 0216
Fax: 0049/30/690 88 390
More information here.
Read more
Geographical Restrictions: open to Iraqi journalists
Reading Fee: none
Accepts (genre): journalistic articles
Prize/Payment: see below, under "Award"
The Open Eye Award invites applications this year from Iraqi business journalists, addressing the main economic issues faced by Iraq today. The three best pieces will be chosen to receive the prize. Applications are open until the 12th of September 2010.
Eligibility
The award panel seeks pieces focused on Iraq’s most important economic issues. Articles should engage with their subjects critically and propose solutions to problems. All journalistic forms are accepted – reportage, essays, features.
Preconditions for participation
Unpublished Articles
- Any Iraqi over the age of 18 can apply.
- Articles can be submitted in Arabic or Kurdish.
- Articles should not be longer five A4 pages single-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman.
- Both published and unpublished articles are accepted but published articles cannot be older than 1 January 2010.
- Journalists must fill in the application form. www.mict-international.org/openeye .
- Journalists must send the application as an attachment to an email by 12 September 2010 to mirvat@mict-international.org .
- The WPI editorial team will announce on 15 September a shortlist of selected articles to be considered by the jury.
- Journalists will be given a one-time payment of USD 100 to cover the cost of producing their article.
- Finished articles by shortlisted applicants must be sent to mirvat@mict-international.org by 5 October 2010.
Already Published Articles
- Journalists must fill in the application form. www.mict-international.org/openeye .
- Journalists must send the application, together with their article, as attachments to an email by 12 September 2010 to mirvat@mict-international.org .
- The WPI editorial team will announce on 15 September a shortlist of selected articles to be considered by the jury.
Award
Three winners will be chosen to receive Open Eye Awards. Authors will be invited to an award ceremony in Berlin. Part of the awards includes a ten-day work placement in the editorial department of Wirtschaftsplattform Irak and in two other editorial department in the field of business journalism. During their stay in the German capital, they will also take part in a cultural program, presenting Berlin’s most important historical and political sights. All participants will be notified of their result via email on 15 November 2010.
Jury
The jury of ten consists of five well-known reporters and editors from Iraq and Germany, as well as members of the German Foreign Office. According to a transparent evaluation scheme, they will choose the eventual winners.
Topics
Articles are welcome that deal with any business-related topic or issue significant to Iraq’s economic future. Some possible topics include privatisation or other urgently needed economic reforms, government support for small- and medium-sized enterprises, the federal budget, cooperate responsibility, the promotion of exemplary corporate governance or sponsorship of large capital spending projects.
General Information
The Wirtschaftsplattform Irak, an online-publication run by the non-profit organisation MICT - Media in Cooperation and Transition, is awarding the OPEN EYE AWARD to Iraqi journalists. The project and the award are supported by the German Foreign Office.Since February 2009, the Wirtschaftsplattform Irak has been providing information on developments in Iraqi economics, politics and society to foster stronger economic ties between Germany and Iraq and thus to play a part in conflict prevention and the strengthening of democratic structures. With this prize, the Wirtschaftsplattform Irak aspires to reward journalists who show their commitment to well-researched investigative journalism and thereby contribute to transparency and sustainability within the economic sphere in Iraq.
Deadline for submission of previously unpublished articles: 5 October 2010
Nominations: 15 September 2010
Announcement: 15 November 2010
Award ceremony in Berlin: 9 December 2010
Placement in Berlin: 10.–20. December 2010
Open Eye Award - Sponsorship award for journalists - contacts
Sponsor: MICT, Wirtschaftsplattform Irak and German Foreign Office, Berlin
Contact persons:
Mirvat Adwan (Arabic, Kurdish, English): mirvat@mict-international.org
Elisabeth Schmidt (German, English): elisabeth@mict- international.org
Address: MICT, Brunnenstraße 9, 10119 Berlin
Telephone: 0049/30/484 93 0216
Fax: 0049/30/690 88 390
More information here.
10 August 2010
German to Japanese/Chinese Translator Wanted
German to Japanese/Chinese Translator Wanted in China (Undisclosed)
Job title: German to Japanese/Chinese Translator
Job location: China/Telecommute
Seeking applicants from: Japan/China/Taiwan
Salary: Undisclosed
US$ Conversion: Undisclosed
Application deadline: 10 September 2010
Company name: Undisclosed
Contact: Undisclosed
Note: converted US$ value is an estimate based on conversion rates found on http://coinmill.com/ at the time of posting.
Details:
We currently require 2 German to Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) translators who are able to translate medical material, as we are expecting a project from an important client.
We are looking for translators with extensive (at least 3 years) experience of translating medical material to work with us on the project. The translator must be Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) native speaker. Translators must have Trados and TagEditor. Translators will also be required to carry out a short test translation.
Should you fit the above requirements then please forward your CV along with details of your experience in the relevant fields and your rate per thousand source words.
More information here and here.
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Job title: German to Japanese/Chinese Translator
Job location: China/Telecommute
Seeking applicants from: Japan/China/Taiwan
Salary: Undisclosed
US$ Conversion: Undisclosed
Application deadline: 10 September 2010
Company name: Undisclosed
Contact: Undisclosed
Note: converted US$ value is an estimate based on conversion rates found on http://coinmill.com/ at the time of posting.
Details:
We currently require 2 German to Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) translators who are able to translate medical material, as we are expecting a project from an important client.
We are looking for translators with extensive (at least 3 years) experience of translating medical material to work with us on the project. The translator must be Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) native speaker. Translators must have Trados and TagEditor. Translators will also be required to carry out a short test translation.
Should you fit the above requirements then please forward your CV along with details of your experience in the relevant fields and your rate per thousand source words.
More information here and here.
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