1. United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks - Southern Africa
PlusNews HIV/AIDS Journalist/Information Officer
An exciting opportunity exists for a young journalist with a thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues to join the PlusNews service of the United Nations Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN) office in Johannesburg. [www.plusnews.org].
Candidates must be able to produce well-researched stories, written with flair and sensitivity, that give a voice to those affected by HIV and AIDS. The successful candidate will be pro-active, a self-starter, and with strong analytical skills. A good knowledge of the Southern African region would be an advantage. The successful candidate must be resident in South Africa.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The post entails:
Writing of accurate and informative copy; researching trends and issues for comprehensive special reports; undertaking reporting assignments to countries within Africa; liasing with other UN agencies, media, and NGO networks to improve the flow of information on HIV/AIDS; developing country profiles of selected countries; working on special projects as directed by IRIN management.
QUALIFICATIONS
You will be a fully trained journalist with a university degree or equivalent and a minimum of three years experience writing for a newspaper, news agency, magazine or radio station.
Interested applicants should email or fax their CV and three examples of their work by 21 January 2004. Correspondence should be directed to: The Admin Officer, IRIN-SA. Tel: +27-11 880 4633, Fax: +27-11 8801421, E-mail:
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