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The World Association of Newspaper and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is pleased to invite Senior Journalists or Editors working for the media in Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi, especially those in newspapers or digital media, to apply for the much-sought-after Women in News (WIN) leadership development programme. Application Deadline: 2nd October 2017 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi About the Award: WIN works with media companies and their high potential female employees to overcome the gender gap in management and senior management positions. The programme seeks to equip women media professionals in middle and senior management positions with the right skills, knowledge and attitudes to help advance their careers. WIN provides them the support networks they need to take on a greater leadership role within their organizations and works with their organizations to create environments for high potential women to succeed. In-keeping with the technological developments, this year the WIN programme launches for the first time an Online Media Management Foundation Course in association with Frayintermedia, which makes learning about media management a lot more exciting with the potential of reaching more people. The successful applicants will be expected to volunteer time in the mentoring of up and coming journalists in their markets as a way of giving back something to the community. This is a requirement of the WIN programme so as to help build the staying power for young female journalists in the media while creating a community of support for the advancement of women. Type: Training Eligibility: Media women with a minimum of 2 years in a middle management position (editorial or a senior journalist) Value of Program: Successful applicants will benefit from the following: Online Leadership and Media Management Training One-on-one Coaching support Peer Mentoring National and Regional Networking opportunities How to Apply: Interested applicants should download the application forms through this link: womeninnews.org/join (Download form by clicking on Apply for WIN Africa) For applicants from Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, please send your applications to womeninnewsbrzz@gmail.com For applicants from Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi, please send your applications to womeninnewseca@gmail.com Visit Program Webpage for details Award Provider: WIN is operated by WAN-IFRA, the leading association for the world’s press, with combined support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency(Sida), the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Important Notes: Successful participants will be expected to travel on specific occasions throughout the programme. Your availability for this will be crucial for the overall success of the programme.

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