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From: Peter da Costa <ipspdc@gn.apc.org>
Subject: Fellowship Announcement//URGENT//
Status: RO

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INTER PRESS SERVICE - PANOS LONDON

3-year Southern Reporter/Editor Fellowship

This fellowship is an exciting new collaborative project between Inter Press
Service (IPS) and Panos, funded by NOVIB, that aims to strengthen both
organizations' production and dissemination of news features on a range of
global development issues. The reporter/editor will be based in the offices
of Panos London.

RESPONSIBILITIES: These will include:

* Writing, editing and commissioning features for distribution on the IPS
World Service news wire and through Panos features services.
* Producing a minimum of three Panos features per month
* Producing a minimum of two IPS features per week
* Establishing and maintaining a range of governmental, intergovernmental
and nongovernmental sources in the developed and developing regions
* Conducting monitoring and evaluation and drafting reporting required for
the project.

APPLICATION: This is by CV, which should demonstrate the following
qualifications:

* At least five years of relevant direct journalistic experience writing
features and news copy in a development context and reflecting Southern
perspectives
* Experience writing and editing a daily flow of copy for a news wire or
equivalent
* Experience commissioning and editing features on relevant issues
* Demonstrated knowledge of a range of development topics, e.g. Environment,
HIV/AIDS, Globalization, Human Rights, Pluralism and Southern media issues
* Demonstrated grasp of analytical tools necessary to write effectively on
development issues, including Micro- and Macroeconomics, Gender and the
Identification of Global Trends
* Highest standards of both written and oral English
* Professional proficiency in another language, preferably Spanish
* Nationality (must hold a Southern country passport), age and sex
* Plus three recent clippings

A ONE OR TWO-PAGE COVERING LETTER: This should state the applicant's views
on development journalism, the role of the media in the South, highlight
issue interests and expertise, and explain the importance of the fellowship
to their own career plans.

SALARY: This is 20,000 UK Pounds. A relocation stipend and health coverage
are offered. The successful candidate should be prepared to take up the
position by 1 April 1996. He or she will be employed under standard Panos
terms and conditions and will be managed jointly under an IPS-Panos project
agreement.

Panos and IPS are equal opportunity employers and women are especially
encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 15 JANUARY 1995. FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION, CONTACT:


Peter da Costa
Regional Director for Africa
IPS Inter Press Service
127, Union Avenue
P.O.Box 6050
Harare
Zimbabwe
E-Mail: <ipspdc@gn.apc.org>
Fax: 263-4 728415




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