Media Cooperation with the Arab World and Iran
The IMS “Media and Dialogue” focus area aims to enhance freedom of expression and, through exchanges and collaboration between media professionals, generate more nuanced media coverage in Denmark as well as in the countries of cooperation. Activities include cooperation with media partners throughout the Arab world and Iran. What's it like for foreign media to work in the Arab world? IMS has interviewed some of the experts:Archive
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- Elections Handbook, Arabic, 2005
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IMS seeks a programme officer, a programme assistant as well as freelancers for the Media and Dialogue Unit which is responsible for IMS acitivities in the Arab world and Iran
International Media Support (IMS) is an international NGO based in Copenhagen. IMS works with media worldwide to promote conflict resolution, democratisation and dialogue.
IMS values pro-active colleagues who are able to operate in a flexible and dynamic working environment. IMS believes that personal commitment and the ability to build successful relationships with local partners is vital.
IMS announces the following openings for the following positions in the Media & Dialogue Unit:
PROGRAMME OFFICER (full time):
He or She will be responsible for managing and developing professional partnerships between media and journalists in Denmark and the Middle East/North Africa.
The applicant should have:
-Relevant educational background (Mid-East Studies, Political Science, Journalism, Communication, Sociology, Anthropology, etc)
- At least 5 years experience in international development cooperation
- Knowledge of the Danish and Arab media an asset
- Fluency in English. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French an asset
The Programme Officer will have approximately 40-60 days of travel a year.
PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (full time):
He or she will support the financial and administrative aspects of an international media cooperation programme.
The applicant should have:
- Relevant educational back-ground
- Interest in the Middle East/North Africa region an asset
- Experience with administrative and financial support (flair for budgets, accounting and and reporting)
- Knowledge of project administration tools
- Experienced user of programmes and software incl. the Windows Office Package (particularly Excel)
- Fluency in English. Arabic and French an asset
MEDIA PROFESSIONALS (part time or freelance):
She or he will help establish professional partnerships between media and journalists from the Arab World/Iran and Denmark.
The applicant should have:
- Strong networks in the media in Denmark and the Middle East
- Experience with "new media" outlets and/or film media an asset
- Ability to undertake practical preparation and implementation of activities
- Knowledge of the Middle East
- Fluency in English. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French
Application and CV in English should be sent to: Job Applications, International Media Support, Nørregade 18, 2. Floor, DK-1165 Copenhagen K, Denmark or by e-mail to jobs[snabela]i-m-s.dk no later than 12 August Please mark PO for the Programme Officer position or PA for the Programme Assistant position and MP for the Media Professionals.
For further information, please contact IMS: 88 32 7000
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