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Futaa.com is Kenyas largest football-website. We cover the local leagues in detail, and do more than 50 stories per day. Futaa.com is looking for journalists who are interested in writing about football in Uganda. Requirements:

• We expect you to write fluent English, and to know how to compose an interesting story for our readers.
• You know how to fact-check a story, and know how to communicate with your sources.
• You have a relevant education, and are willing to go to Nairobi for training.
• We will take care of the transportation and accommodation cost.
• Depending on how fast you learn, you will stay one to two months in Nairobi.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.futaa.com

Deadline: 18 May 2012

Submit your poetry to the 4th BN Poetry Award. This year’s theme is MUSIC

Guidelines:

• Ugandan women resident in Uganda and above 18 years can participate. Send up to a maximum of 3 previously unpublished poems to bnpoetryaward@mail.com under the theme of Music.

• Poems should not be more than 40 lines long, typed in Times New Roman, single spaced and sent as one attachment. The second attachment should have the poet’s name, email address and phone number, along with the titles of poems. Do Not submit poems with your names on them.

PRIZES:

• The first three will win an all-expenses paid trip to the Storymoja Hay Festival in Nairobi from 14 to 16 September 2012 and meet some of the movers and shakers of the literary world
• First cash prize, 500 US Dollars
• Second cash prize 300 US Dollars and
• Third cash prize 200 US Dollars
• Poetry journals for the first ten

The deadline for submissions is May 18 2012. For more information, call +256 704355466.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: call +256 704355466

For submissions: bnpoetryaward@mail.com

Website: http://www.bnpoetryaward.co.ug

Deadline: 18 May 2012

JOB PURPOSE: Edit stories and design pages in line with the Orumuri strategy to make the newspaper value-for-money, self-sustaining and profitable, while advancing society.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Edit stories in standard grammar and ensure that they are balanced and fair and suit Orumuri’s house-style and editorial policy. The copy must, therefore/be free of libel and inaccuracies, logical, coherent and appealing to readers, and make the newspaper credible and authoritative.

• Where necessary, re-write, crop, restructure and re-angle the story in consultation with writers and senior editors.

• Write catchy headlines and captions that suit the stories and photos and attract readers.

• Coach and provide feedback to the writers to ensure stories are multi-sourced, balanced, up-to-date, and complete and suit Orumuri’s style and editorial policy.

• Design novel, attractive and easy-to-navigate pages that enhance the reader-friendly house-style in order to maximise use of the valuable space available on each page.

• Plan well the available time to meet both the individual and section deadlines so that pages are delivered to the Production Department in time.

• Participate in reviewing the newspaper, proof-reading and checking their own and fellow sub-editors’ pages to eliminate repetitions, typos, general errors, and improve content.

• Place the right adverts on the page correctly ant alert supervisors if anything is wrong with the adverts.

• Save pages on the appropriate network folders for easy access by Website, Production, the Editors and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Runyankole /Rukiga.
• Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop.
• At least a working experience of three years as ; journalist.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: if you meet the above criteria, send your application to Chief Human Resources Officer, Vision Group, P.O. BOX 9815, Kampala, 1st Street Industrial Area

Website: http://www.orumuri.co.ug/

Deadline: 30 April 2012

During the past years, Bayimba Cultural Foundation has been able to establish itself as one of the leading organizations that has brought some significant dynamics to the Ugandan arts and culture sector. Yet, there is still a long way to go before the full potential of the Ugandan arts sector is realized, we are now preparing our 2012 season of activities. For this season we are currently issuing a number of calls for artists to participate in our activities and programmes as well as for team members to join our team.

If you are interested in participating in our 2012 season, you are kindly requested to download and submit this entry form. Bayimba Cultural Foundation will confirm receipt of your entry form. Our team will carefully assess the submission received and decide which artist/activity will be included in the 2012 season.

ABOUT THE BAYIMBA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

The 5th edition of the Bayimba International Festival of the Arts will again take place at the easily accessible Uganda National Cultural Center, from the 21st – 23rd September 2012.

As the most visible activity of Bayimba Cultural Foundation – the Bayimba International Festival of the Arts has become an important annual event on both national and regional social calendar. The Festival provides an exciting platform for artistic exchange – it puts cultural and modern dancers, local, regional and international musicians as well as other artists on one stage, sharing a diverse audience while exposing their dynamic and exciting artistic talents.

As a multidisciplinary Festival, the 5th edition will be organized with a focus to artistic installation with new and cutting age art forms.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: info@bayimba.org

For submissions: artists@bayimba.org or P.O.Box 34806 Kampala, Uganda

Website: http://bayimba.org

Date: 6 - 10 March 2012

The Italian Cooperation and Native Travel Festival present 5 days of FREE events at National Theater

Daily activities include live performances, outdoor film projections, discussions and debates, poetry sessions with Femrite, and photos exhibitions.

TUESDAY 6TH MARCH: KARAMOJA: GENDER, CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT WOMEN

4.00 p.m. - Traditional Dances from Karamoja Region with Ksda

Open Debate on women and culture with David Pulkol.

7.30 p.m. Documentary: We died a long time ago - Chris Dolan, 2009 - Changing the Lens" through which we view Karamoja region.

Live performance with Percussion Discussion Africa.

9.00 p.m. Documentary: Ekisil (Peace) - Giovanni Dall'Oglio and Salvatore Braca, 2004

WEDNESDAY 7TH MARCH: STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

2.30 p.m. Open debate about domestic violence with FIDA, Police Family Protection Unit, MIFUMI

Live Music with Tshila and Bonfire Uganda

7.00 p.m. Movie: Sisters in law - Florence Ayisi and Kim Longinotto, 2005 – In India Sampat Pal founded the Pink gang, or the Gulabi Gang. Today thousand of women now fight together for the basic human rights of women in rural India.

8.45 p.m. Movie: Pink Gang - Enrico Bisi, 2010

10.00 p.m. Movie: Moolaadè - Ousmane Sembene, 2004 - When a woman shelters a group of girls from suffering female circumcision, she starts a conflict that tears her village apart in Burkina Faso.

THURSDAY 8TH MARCH: CELEBRATING MILESTONES FOR WOMEN’S EMANCIPATION

4.00 p.m. Live music with Jamal, Irene Ntale and Jackie Akello

UNHC’S Meddie Kagwa on women’s rights Milestones

7.00 p.m. Italian Development Cooperation Health Program: Mobiles Clinics in Karamoja

Documentary: Breaking the silent suffering - presented by UNFPA. A Documentary on Obstetric Fistula in Uganda.

8.30 p.m. Documentary: Death Road - Sarah Nsigaye, 2012

9.30 p.m. Movie: We want sex (Made in Dagenham) - Nigel Cole, 2010 - A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.

FRIDAY 9TH MARCH: ITALIAN SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL COOPERATION IN UGANDA

2.30 p.m. Research experiences within a framework of collaboration Italy- Uganda with:
Makerere University, Gulu-Nap, Italian Ethnological Mission, National Museum

Live Music with Suzan Kerune

8.00 p.m. Documentary: Kampala Babel - Cecilia Pennacini, 2008. Ugandan writer Moses Isegawa takes us on a personal tour of the secret pockets of alternate religious faith found throughout Kampala and environs.

9.15 p.m. Movie: Galileo, Joseph Losey, 1975. Film version of the Bertolt Brecht play The Life of Galileo.

SATURDAY 10TH MARCH: ITALIAN CULTURE DAY

4.00 p.m. Live Music with Rachel Magoola, Stella and Giacinta

Italian Business expositions and networking

7.30 p.m. Movie: La vita è bella (Life is Beatiful)- Roberto Benigni, 1997. A Jewish man has a wonderful romance with the help of his humour, but must use that same quality to protect his son in a Nazi death camp.

9.15 p.m. Movie: La vita facile - Lucio Pellegrini, 2011. A successful physician goes to Africa to assist temporarily with his former fellow student Luke, volunteer in Africa.

Deadline: 18 May 2012

Submit your poetry to the 4th BN Poetry Award. This year’s theme is MUSIC

Guidelines:

• Ugandan women resident in Uganda and above 18 years can participate. Send up to a maximum of 3 previously unpublished poems to bnpoetryaward@mail.com under the theme of Music.

• Poems should not be more than 40 lines long, typed in Times New Roman, single spaced and sent as one attachment. The second attachment should have the poet’s name, email address and phone number, along with the titles of poems. Do Not submit poems with your names on them.

PRIZES:

• The first three will win an all-expenses paid trip to the Storymoja Hay Festival in Nairobi from 14 to 16 September 2012 and meet some of the movers and shakers of the literary world
• First cash prize, 500 US Dollars
• Second cash prize 300 US Dollars and
• Third cash prize 200 US Dollars
• Poetry journals for the first ten

The deadline for submissions is May 18 2012. For more information, call +256 704355466.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: call +256 704355466

For submissions: bnpoetryaward@mail.com

Website: http://www.bnpoetryaward.co.ug

Deadline: 30 April 2012

Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE) calls for submissions for her 4th Regional Women Writers Residence to be held in November 2012. This is an inspiring initiative that brings together upcoming African women writers. The main objectives of the residency are:

• To bring established writers to mentor upcoming African women writers
• To give upcoming Ugandan women writers the opportunity to interact with women writers from the continent
• To give African women writers conducive space and time pursue their writing projects
• To create opportunities for inter-cultural discourse among women writers
• To strengthen collaboration among women writers’ initiatives in Africa
• To generate short stories for publication in an anthology

At the end of the residence, we expect the writers to have:

• had mentoring sessions with an established writer
• improved at least one of their writing projects
• enriched each other’s manuscripts through discussion
• submitted their improved short story for the residency anthology

How to apply

Interested women are required to submit;

• Part of a novel / short Story collection in WORD document (40 pages, typed in Times New Roman, font 12, 1.5 spacing).
• A short story for publication in the residency anthology
• A brief bio (not more than 10 lines)

This call is open to African women living on the continent. Writers already attached to writers groups in their countries are encouraged to apply.

Please Note:

1. All applicants will receive notification by email once their manuscripts are received.
2. The Residency targets 15 writers
3. The Residency will last two weeks in November 2012
4. Successful applicants will be notified by 30th August 2012.
5. Successful published applicants will be kindly requested to donate copies of their works to the FEMRITE Resource Centre
6. Applicants should not have published more than one book.
7. FEMRITE will solicit support to meet costs of travel, accommodation, & meals.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: info@femriteug.org

For submissions: info@femriteug.org

Website: http://www.femriteug.org/

Deadline: 31 August 2011

British Council Uganda in partnership with Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE) is organising creative arts workshops that will run from 15 - 17 September at the Ugandan Museum.

These workshops will be facilitated by Judith Adong, Beatrice Lamwaka and Angela Emurwon and Beverley Nambozo who have all recently won accolades for their work.

The purpose of the workshop is to assist upcoming writers develop effective writing skills. Furthermore, this is also an opportunity to review, evaluate, and improve material that you have produced.

The genres that will be the focus of these workshops include: Playwriting, short stories, screen writing and poetry

Who can apply?

• Upcoming writers, playwrights, poets with no prior experience
• Anyone above 18

• A place at facilitated workshops where you will work with subject experts
• The opportunity to share your work with peers
• Interaction with a UK VIP who will make a brief stop to interact with participants

Short stories – 12 places available

• Submit short stories of about 2,000 words; double-spaced.
• Up to three short stories will be accepted

• Submit a one page synopsis of a play

• Submit three poems

• Submit your work with an accompanying statement of interest and benefit to you (no more than 200 words) as follows:
• Short stories blamwaka@gmail.com
• Plays / film scripts - adongjudith@yahoo.co.uk
• Poetry – blamwaka@gmail.com
• The mentors will select and announce the final winners by 07 September 2011
• Should you be selected, you will need to be available to attend the workshops from 15 -17 September 2011

For submissions: blamwaka@gmail.com (short stories, adongjudith@yahoo.co.uk (play/ film scripts), blamwaka@gmail.com (poetry)

Website: http://www.femriteug.org/

Deadline: 10 September 2011

Since 2008, Bayimba Cultural Foundation has organised a number of workshops and trainings to spur the development of the arts and cultural sector in Uganda. Whereas most workshops were organised for artists to enhance their creativity and artistic skills, Bayimba Cultural Foundation also recognises the need to contribute to a strong and professional body of arts journalists in Uganda. It therefore resolved to organise training for Ugandan arts journalists with the aim of equipping established arts journalists with further skills.

The arts journalism training will be held during the week prior to the Bayimba International Festival of the Arts that is scheduled for 13th-18th September, 2011. During the training, participants will be preparing their articles, blogs and TV/radio items using the skills acquired. Articles will be published in the Bayimba Festival Newspaper.

Bayimba Cultural Foundation herewith invites arts journalists and Bloggers from Uganda that:

• Are interested in Arts
• Are willing to commit for the duration of the workshop
• Are eager to learn
• Have published at least 4 articles on the arts
• Have been involved in the production of an Arts program - that aired
• Have their own working equipments like Laptop and Camera

• A completed entry form (download).
• A profile/short biography (max. 800 words) with recent picture(s).
• A sample of published articles about the arts (min. 3 articles).
• A motivation for your participation in the training (max. 500 words).

Note: International Applications are also welcome. Applicants have to indicate that they are willing to pay for their air travel and accommodation.

For inquiries about the Arts journalism workshop application form email to: media@bayimba.org: subject Arts journalism Workshop

Contact Information:

For inquiries: media@bayimba.org

For submissions: media@bayimba.org

Website: http://www.bayimba.org

Capital Radio Limited owns two stations, Capital FM and Beat FM in Uganda and has media interests elsewhere in East Africa. The company is seeking for a dynamic qualified individual to fill the following position as part of its team.

Position: News Editor/Anchor

Duty Station: Kampala

Reports to: Programme Director

The News Editor will be in charge of the news teams for both Capital FM and Beat FM stations.
Duties:

• Organising and supervising the news staff and freelance reporters for daily story coverage;
• Assigning stories and deploying news staff;
• Selecting stories for inclusion in the news bulletins;
• Compiling and editing news bulletins in compliance with the company parameters;
• Presenting news bulletins at station designated times;
• Managing the news team budget and disbursing monies to the news staff;
• Keeping a comprehensive, organized, up to date and secure library of news stories;
• Develop and maintain regular and professional relationships with the stations contacts and sources of news stories, leads and information;
• General administration of the newsroom including motivating, developing skills, mentoring and reviewing performance of the news team;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by management.

Requirements:

Person Specification (Qualifications, Skills and Experience):

1. Bachelor degree in Mass Communication/ Journalism and Broadcasting from a recognized institution majoring in Broadcast Journalism.
2. At least 3 years experience at senior level in a commercial or public funded radio station managing the news team.
3. Must demonstrate practical experience in sound editorial judgment and control over news output with a wide range of editorial issues.
4. Knowledge of computer audio editing and studio software.
5. Excellent writing and story-telling skills with ability to adapt for different audiences and platforms.
6. In-depth knowledge of the radio market, programme styles and audience demographics.
7. Thorough knowledge of media broadcast law, news ethics and industry regulations with broad experience of their application in radio and the practice of journalism.
8. Should be flexible, innovative and a team player with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
9. Should be 25 - 40 years of age.
10. Female candidate with experience in radio news anchoring are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications together with detailed CV and copies of education certificates plus contact details of at least three referees are to be addressed to:

Contact Information:

For submissions: Human Resource Officer, Capital Radio Limited. Plot 1A Cooper Road, Kololo, P.O. Box 7638, Kampala or apply here

Deadline: 20 August 2011

Uganda Women Writers Association will hold her 3rd Regional Women Writers Residence in November 2011. This is an exciting writing programme that brings together upcoming African women writers. The main objectives of the residence are:

* To give African women conducive space and time to write
* To create opportunities for inter-cultural discourse among women writers
* To strengthen collaboration among women writers’ initiatives in Africa
* To generate short stories for publication in an anthology

At the end of the residence, we expect that the writers:

* Will have improved at least one of their manuscripts
* Will have enriched each other’s manuscripts through discussion
* Will have submitted their improved short story for the residence anthology

How to apply for the 3rd Regional Residence

Interested women are required to submit:

* Part of a Novel / Short Story collection in WORD Document (30 pages, typed in Times New Roman, font 12, 1.5 spacing).
* A short story for publication in the Residence Anthology (if it is an already published story, the author must seek permissions for reproduction).

This call is open to African women living on the continent. Writers already attached to writers associations in their countries will be given first priority.

Deadline for submissions is 20th August 2011

Please Note:

1. All applicants will receive notification by email once their manuscripts are received.
2. The Residence targets 15 writers
3. The Residence will last two weeks in November 2011
4. Successful applicants will be given details of dates, travel, and accommodation by 30th August 2011.

FEMRITE wishes you all best towards widening women’s writing space on the African continent.

Please send your submissions by email to info@femriteug.org and copy to twongye@gmail.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: info@femriteug.org

For submissions: info@femriteug.org and copy to twongye@gmail.com

Website: http://www.femriteug.org/