Assignment Number: AY0712ET03P
Assignment Position Title: Editorial and Journalism Trainer
Name of Host Organisation: The Dili Weekly
Location: Dili, East Timor
Duration: 12 months
Assignment Position Title: Editorial and Journalism Trainer
Name of Host Organisation: The Dili Weekly
Location: Dili, East Timor
Duration: 12 months
Description of the Host Organisation:
The Dili Weekly is a weekly bi-lingual English-Tetum newspaper written by Timorese journalists. The vision of the publication is to enable international and national communities living and working in Timor-Leste to be ‘on the same page’ when it comes to information that may affect the way in which policy and development initiatives are being undertaken. It strives to provide good quality news according to international journalism standards. The Dili Weekly aims to help reduce the information gap about East Timorese affairs and current realities in the country between internationals and nationals in Timor-Leste. There currently exists some separation between the international and national communities in Timor-Leste. And partially this separation can be attributed to the fact that there are no publications in Timor-Leste designed to promote awareness of East Timorese realities and targeted to the international community, who often hold key roles and implement development projects in the country. The Dili Weekly provides weekly independent news to readers in an independent Timor-Leste. The news is written in English as well as in Tetum, both within the same publication, to make it openly accessible to all.
Assignment Summary:
The AYAD will edit all English language copy created by national editors to ensure that the articles are more legible for an English-speaking audience. This will include grammar, spelling, syntax and structure following international standards of journalism. The AYAD will identify skills gaps and work with the in-house trainer to develop and implement training modules to increase the journalistic capacity of the five full-time reporters and the copy editors. The AYAD will also work closely with the editors to support their overall professional development and will be assigned one investigative reporter to mentor. This will focus on investigative news stories especially dealing with corruption and development issues. The AYAD will assist the Director in conducting training programs for youths who seek a career in journalism.
Assignment Outcomes to build Host Organisation Capacity:
• Reduce the reliance of Timorese editorial staff on international copy editors to produce quality media
• Develop the professional skills of The Dili Weekly journalists
• Support the development of aspiring young journalists in Timor Leste
Essential Minimum Qualifications required by the AYAD:
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Communications, or related field. Extensive work experience will be accepted in lieu of formal academic qualifications
Essential Minimum Experience required by the AYAD:
• Two years professional experience as an editor or journalist (with formal academic qualifications)
• Five years professional experience as an editor or journalist (without formal academic qualifications)
Desirables:
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Ability to work within a team and contribute effectively
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and creative
• Willingness to learn Tetum language
• Experience in training and mentoring
Description of Assignment Location:
The Dili Weekly (TDW) office is located in Colmera, in central Dili, within walking distance of the shops, clinics, and government offices. Dili is situated on the north-west coast of Timor Leste and has a population of approximately one hundred and seventy thousand people. Dili is one of the thirteen districts of Timor Leste, and is located in a valley that meets the sea, surrounded by numerous mountain ranges. Dili has a large expatriate community and access to many services and restaurants.
Information on Accommodation Options:
Assistance with the identification of suitable, secure and affordable accommodation will be provided by the In-country Manager and Host Organisation.
Apply at http://www.ayad.com.au/assignments
The Dili Weekly is a weekly bi-lingual English-Tetum newspaper written by Timorese journalists. The vision of the publication is to enable international and national communities living and working in Timor-Leste to be ‘on the same page’ when it comes to information that may affect the way in which policy and development initiatives are being undertaken. It strives to provide good quality news according to international journalism standards. The Dili Weekly aims to help reduce the information gap about East Timorese affairs and current realities in the country between internationals and nationals in Timor-Leste. There currently exists some separation between the international and national communities in Timor-Leste. And partially this separation can be attributed to the fact that there are no publications in Timor-Leste designed to promote awareness of East Timorese realities and targeted to the international community, who often hold key roles and implement development projects in the country. The Dili Weekly provides weekly independent news to readers in an independent Timor-Leste. The news is written in English as well as in Tetum, both within the same publication, to make it openly accessible to all.
Assignment Summary:
The AYAD will edit all English language copy created by national editors to ensure that the articles are more legible for an English-speaking audience. This will include grammar, spelling, syntax and structure following international standards of journalism. The AYAD will identify skills gaps and work with the in-house trainer to develop and implement training modules to increase the journalistic capacity of the five full-time reporters and the copy editors. The AYAD will also work closely with the editors to support their overall professional development and will be assigned one investigative reporter to mentor. This will focus on investigative news stories especially dealing with corruption and development issues. The AYAD will assist the Director in conducting training programs for youths who seek a career in journalism.
Assignment Outcomes to build Host Organisation Capacity:
• Reduce the reliance of Timorese editorial staff on international copy editors to produce quality media
• Develop the professional skills of The Dili Weekly journalists
• Support the development of aspiring young journalists in Timor Leste
Essential Minimum Qualifications required by the AYAD:
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Communications, or related field. Extensive work experience will be accepted in lieu of formal academic qualifications
Essential Minimum Experience required by the AYAD:
• Two years professional experience as an editor or journalist (with formal academic qualifications)
• Five years professional experience as an editor or journalist (without formal academic qualifications)
Desirables:
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Ability to work within a team and contribute effectively
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and creative
• Willingness to learn Tetum language
• Experience in training and mentoring
Description of Assignment Location:
The Dili Weekly (TDW) office is located in Colmera, in central Dili, within walking distance of the shops, clinics, and government offices. Dili is situated on the north-west coast of Timor Leste and has a population of approximately one hundred and seventy thousand people. Dili is one of the thirteen districts of Timor Leste, and is located in a valley that meets the sea, surrounded by numerous mountain ranges. Dili has a large expatriate community and access to many services and restaurants.
Information on Accommodation Options:
Assistance with the identification of suitable, secure and affordable accommodation will be provided by the In-country Manager and Host Organisation.
Apply at http://www.ayad.com.au/assignments
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