Deadline: 15 April 2012
An analytical information service based in Nairobi, Kenya seeks to recruit experienced African writers with the competence, dedication and networks to write weekly reports on regional issues ranging from Economics to Politics.
You should be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with research and writing experience or; journalist with experience writing on complex regional issues. Journalists covering these beats or opinion piece writers who work on these issues on a regular basis are especially encouraged to apply.
You will be responsible for writing objective, insightful and predictive pieces on issues affecting your country and its environs. You will not be required to leave your country. A commitment to sending timely and clean copy is mandatory.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS
1. Excellent writing, research and analysis skills.
2. Excellent command of English. Knowledge of French or Arabic is a plus.
3. At least five years experience writing analysis, stories or commentary on newsworthy and important developments in the African region; or experience researching these issues with an ability to write short, witty pieces.
4. Great contacts in news circles and political offices.
5. Interest in breaking news, current developments in your country of residence and African Affairs.
6. Experience writing internationally or with international organizations and contacts.
7. Professional and dedicated to writing original work.
8. Understand how African issues are interrelated and develop over time.
9. Published and/or run an informative blog.
10. Must be a resident and live in one of the 54 African countries.
Writers, who have won awards; are respected in their countries commentary and news circles or internationally are especially encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates should email their most recent resume and samples of projects worked on to info@rmi-ea.com by the 16th of April, 2012. These samples could be in the form of web links to published works, scanned copies of your work or a link to your blog. There is no need to send a cover letter but kindly include a short introductory note with your daytime contacts and an indication of your fee range for freelance work.
The earlier you submit your application, the better. The subject of your email should be, “Re: Analytical Writers.”
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: info@rmi-ea.com
For submissions: info@rmi-ea.com