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Media Watch Intern

Location: Buea, Southwest Province, 00206, Cameroon
Organization: Global Conscience Initiative Cameroon
Area of Focus: Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Media and Journalism, Voting, Democracy, and Civic Engagement
Skill(s): public speaking, tutoring, Writing
End date: June 28, 2010
Last updated: October 3, 2009
Language(s): English
Start date: January 5, 2010
Last day to apply: December 13, 2009
Paid or unpaid: Unpaid

Description:

We are looking for interns to begin placements from November 2009.

This project is concerned with human rights abuses committed both against journalists (lack of press freedom, intimidation, physical and verbal assault, imprisonment) and by journalists (namely printing stories without evidence to back them up, amounting to baseless accusations which are perceived as fact).

Duties:
• Monitor the Anglophone press in Cameroon for stories related to human rights abuse.
• Conduct periodic interviews with journalists on the human rights conditions of their working environment.
• Design and run training workshops on reporting in challenging circumstances (eg riots), unbiased reporting, the law as it relates to journalism, etc.

Application instructions:

GCI welcomes applications from anyone and from any part of the world. If you are interested in an internship of 3-6 months apply to GCI with the following information:

1. A Letter of Motivation:
- Why you want to intern with GCI
- Which project you wish to join (consult the project guide)
- When you wish to arrive and how long you wish to stay
- What specific skills and experience you will bring to this project.

2. A CV/Resumé:
- Education
- Work history
- Volunteer experience.

Email these to info@gcicameroon.org.. If you have any questions about the internship please email us at this address: info@gcicameroon.org.

Internship Fees
Global Conscience Initiative charges a minimum fee for international internships for better facilitation, coordination, supervision and effectiveness. Internship prices vary depending on the program, length of internship and additional services requested.

Importantly, the internship fees include:
• Development of a custom designed internship to meet your objectives and capabilities
• Internship contract defining the placement terms and conditions
• Assistance with the visa process (international students)
• Preparation and orientation package
• Regular counseling support services for the duration of your internship.
• Performance report supplied by Global Conscience on successful completion of
the program
• Certificate upon successful completion of the internship
• A letter of Recommendation
• Supply of necessary documentation
• Accommodation

Interns shall be responsible for their insurance and visa applications and Global Conscience shall assist with a confirmation or visa letter to facilitate the application process.

Internship fees are paid in advance into our account to enable for logistical and accommodation arrangements

Fee for Media Watch Project (amounts in FCFA):
4-8 weeks 500,000;
8-12 weeks 650,000;
12+weeks +150,000/month.
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