My Mind Words Paper:
rwanda literature

Deadline: 30 April 2012

With regards to the International Women’s Day in March, the GOETHE-INSTITUT German Cultural Center/LOK, the Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), PLAN RWANDA with PLAN GERMANY as well as the German Financial Cooperation - KfW Entwicklungsbank and Jumelage Rhénanie-Palatinat launch a Film Script Competition for young Rwandan filmmakers (up to 35 years) willing to create an idea, a treatment and a sample script for a film, focusing on ZERO TOLERANCE FOR GENDER BASED VIOLENCE.

There will be 3 awards (EUR 10.000,- in total) which will enable the scriptwriters to produce the film (in Kinyarwanda with English subtitles). A special award, sponsored by PLAN RWANDA and PLAN GERMANY will fund a film dedicated to school related gender based violence in Rwanda. Film scripts will have to be handed in until April 30th, 2012 and should consist of not more than 4 pages. An independent jury will select the best projects. The finished films will then be presented on the occasion of a Gala to be held on November 30th, 2012 concluding a film festival which celebrates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The Goethe-Institut and its project partners will be granted full rights over the use and distribution of the films that they finance.

• Award 1 EUR 2.500,- (for a 20 min. short film)
• Award 2 EUR 2.000,- (for a 15 min. short film)
• Special Award EUR 5.360,- (for a 15 min. short film on school related gender based violence in Rwanda)

For inquiries: call +250 784950744

For submissions: Goethe-Institut, Liaison Office Kigali, CSR-Social Recreational Centre Kacyiru, B.P. 6889, Kigali - Rwanda

Website: http://www.facebook.com/goethe.kigali

Nation Holdings Rwanda Ltd (NH RL) is a subsidiary of The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking to enhance and consolidate our market leadership by recruiting dynamic, creative, self-driven and results oriented individuals for the following positions tenable in Kigali, Rwanda.

Key Responsibilities: -

* Planning and implementing news strategy for radio and print;
* Provide leadership and guidance to the Editorial news teams;
* Building and maintaining close and effective contacts with news sources and the network of contributors/correspondents;
* Vetting editorial integrity of news, stories and related bulletins;
* Liaising with other NMG teams for synergy to ensure a competitive edge;
* Guiding and briefing reporters on story angling and coverage and broadcasting;
* Reviewing stories to ensure they meet broadcasting objectives, journalistic ethics and Group’s policy guidelines ;
* Ensuring timely delivery and execution of stories;
* Managing the duty rosters for reporters and correspondents to ensure adequate staffing.

Knowledge and Skills

* University degree in journalism;
* At least 4 years’ demonstrable experience in news management;
* People management skills;
* Prior radio experience is an added advantage.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Bonus Plan

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://nationmedia.com/

Nation Holdings Rwanda Ltd (NH RL) is a subsidiary of The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking to enhance and consolidate our market leadership by recruiting dynamic, creative, self-driven and results oriented individuals for the following positions tenable in Kigali, Rwanda.

Senior Radio Reporter

Key Responsibilities:

* Responsible for packaging features and news items for transmission of bulletins;
* Reporting and presentation of news that is credible and informative;
* Delivering information that is entertaining and educative.

Knowledge and Skills

* A University Degree and/ or a Diploma in Mass Communications with a minimum of 2 years experience as a News Reporter, experience as a news presenter will be an added bonus;
* A strong command of English and Kinyarwanda — written and spoken;
* A demonstrable track record in an active newsroom;
* A nose for news and a passion for truth.

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://nationmedia.com/