West Africa Correspondent

Job description

At the Thomson Reuters Foundation we stand for free, independent journalism, human rights, women's empowerment, and the rule of law. We expose corruption worldwide and play a leading role in the fight against human trafficking. We use the skills, values, and expertise of Thomson Reuters to run programmes that trigger real change and empower people around the world. We tackle global issues. We achieve lasting impact.

With over 85 staff members around the world, including 30 editorial staff, and offices in 12 locations across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, the Foundation is a point of reference in the corporate philanthropic world and a respected source of humanitarian news. Some of our high-profile initiatives include:

oUnder-reported stories - our growing team of journalists covers the stories other media don't cover with an emphasis on humanitarian relief, corruption, women's rights and the human impact of climate change.

oTrust Women - an influential international conference to take action by putting the rule of law behind women's rights. Every year Trust Women forges new strategic commitments to help women to know and defend their rights.

oTrustLaw is the world's leading service providing free legal assistance to NGOs and social enterprise. The network boasts nearly 2,500 members, including 2,000 NGOs and social enterprises, over 500 law firms and corporate legal teams, and more than 100,000 lawyers.

oMedia development - for the past 30 years we have been training journalists and media professional, improving the standards of journalism around the world. We also build platforms for independent journalism like Aswat Masriya, an independent and unbiased political news website launched in Egypt in 2011.

The position

We are seeking a high-energy, motivated reporter with excellent news judgment, strong writing skills, and preferably multi-media skills to produce stories on aid, development, women's rights, climate change, LGBT, and other humanitarian issues from across West Africa. You will be based in Senegal and will work with the Thomson Reuters Foundation's award-winning global news team to produce unique stories that have impact and bring under-reported human rights issues to light.

If you are excited about working for an international news organisation that has extraordinary reach and you want to have impact, this could be the job for you. The position requires a proven track record in innovative journalism and a desire to make a real difference on humanitarian issues. French is required.

Responsibilities:

oRun the Foundation's file from West Africa with a balance of spot news, exclusive news angles on topical stories, and more insightful stories

oWork independently on stories and also with other reporters, the Foundation multi-media team, and freelancers on unique long and short term projects

oHelp develop new ways to present and distribute Foundation stories online and via social media for maximum impact

oDevelop and work with sources across West Africa to produce unique content

oOther duties as assigned

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Desired profile

Skills:

oAt least 3 years journalism experience, including a proven track record of exclusive stories

oStrong writer, able to meet deadlines and work under well pressure

oHighly organised, self starter and strong team player

Inquisitive, passionate about news and strong interest in human rights and development policy

oFrench is required and other languages are an advantage

oExperience building social media followings preferred

oMulti-media skills in photography, audio and video production a plus

oUniversity degree

This position is based in Senegal although other locations may be considered. The salary is negotiable according to qualifications. The deadline for applications is June 15. The deadline for applications is June 15. send your CV and cover letter describing how you meet the specifications and what you bring to ************@*******.** .

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