Code for Africa (CfA) Recruitment 2023 (3 Positions)

Requirements
Required – minimum requirements include:

• 2+ years experience working in the media industry
• Proven proficiency with fact-checking, investigative journalism, data journalism or other methodologies that combine technology and media.
• 3+ years of experience as a media trainer/educator, or a related position.
• Excellent pedagogical expertise and the ability to design engaging and effective training curricula using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience in delivering training across multiple platforms, including but not limited to, in-person and online training, as well as in individual mentorship.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in order to manage and drive multiple training initiatives simultaneously
• Possesses a growth mindset – always monitoring and proactively learning about new media techniques and technologies
• Empathetic communication and listening skills, plus a sensitivity to and ability to work with cross-cultural dynamics.
• Familiarity with media literacy frameworks, methodologies, ethics and best practices.
• Adaptability and flexibility to adjust training methods based on participants’ learning styles and needs.
• Excellent report writing skills, with an ability to get across complex details in an understandable and accurate way for a variety of audiences.
• Digital-first workplace skill-sets, including proficiency in collaborative work solutions such as Google Drive (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc) and Slack (or equivalents such as Teams), as well as project management tools like Trello (or equivalents).
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).

Preferred – candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• A relevant Degree in Journalism, Communication or Media Studies.
• Familiarity with verification techniques and tools such as InVid, Google verification tools, TruthNest, Telegago, Botometer etc.
• Familiarity with social listening tools such as CrowdTangle, Meltwater, MediaCloud etc.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as WordPress’ LearnDash platform.
• Experience working with a variety of teams, such as journalists, data analysts, and subject matter experts from various fields.
• Deep understanding of and experience in the education technology, and/or digital innovation space in Africa.
• Proficient in French.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: Remote
• Languages: English and French
• Preferred but not required: Arabic, Swahili, or other major African languages

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• Medical insurance cover, underwritten by a remote-first provider to ensure cover wherever you are
• A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requirements
Minimum requirements include:

• Minimum of ten years of newsdesk editorial management experience, preferably in a mainstream media or equivalent digital publishing environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of the step-by-step production process for creating well-researched and substantiated insights, reports and news reports, including familiarity with editorial diaries/schedules, editorial workflow, and content assignment/deadline management.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to work with congeniality in a deadline-driven environment. This includes being an organisational whiz who can prioritise multiple simultaneous tasks while at the same time having the people skills needed to engage diplomatically and collaborate effectively with colleagues under tight deadlines.
• Robust critical thinking and strong research and investigative skills, with good general knowledge and interest in current affairs.
• Excellent writing skills for creating clean and crisp content.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting research insights and shaping research outputs.
• The ability to collaborate with a diverse set of multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Experience in working with remote, distributed teams with agile methodologies.
• Proven track record for creative problem-solving in fast-paced impact-driven environments where solutions balance human and production considerations.
• Demonstrable ability to self-manage, creating your own and wider team timelines and milestones with clear systems/processes.
• Proficiency in collaborative work solutions such as Google Workplace (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.), Slack (or equivalents such as Teams), and project management tools like Trello (or equivalents).

Preferred:
Candidates who can demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• In-depth knowledge about ‘information disorder’ and the differences between misinformation and disinformation and mal-information, as well as conspiracist content and hate speech.
• Previous experience in online publishing, including social media platforms.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: Anywhere in Africa
• Languages: English
• Preferred but not required: Arabic, French, Swahili, or other major African languages.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• Medical insurance cover, underwritten by a remote-first provider to ensure cover wherever you are
• A dynamic workplace with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Required
Minimum requirements include:

• 5+ years experience in programme management in an international NGO, tech-for-good startup environment, or organisation focused on civic tech, civic engagement, open government and/or open data
• Proven track record of data science projects tackling real-world problems, preferably in a civic technology, government, or nonprofit setting.
• Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., AirTable, Flourish, Tableau, Datawrapper, or equivalent dataviz or dashboard systems) to effectively communicate insights and findings.
• Proven proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, and related data science libraries such as SciPy, NumPy
• Demonstrable ability to self-manage, creating your own and wider team timelines and milestones, with clear systems/processes
• Evidence of nurturing leadership skills, for building and growing effective and happy teams of ambitious multicultural and multilingual domain experts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Digital first workplace skill-sets, including proficiency in collaborative work solutions such as Google Drive (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc) and Slack (or equivalents such as Teams), as well as project management tools like Trello (or equivalents)

Preferred:
Candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• Robust network of contacts in data science and tech space in Africa and beyond.
• Understanding of data-driven storytelling strategies and campaigns.
• Proven track record working with open data, open government and civic technology.
• Strong and engaging social media presence.
• Proficiency in French or Arabic.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa or elsewhere in Africa
• Languages: English
• Preferred but not required: French and Arabic.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• Medical insurance cover, underwritten by a remote-first provider to ensure cover wherever you are
• A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Note

• At CfA, we don’t just accept differences –  we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community.
• CfA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.