Africa: French Reporter/ Translator - Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask is inviting applications for the French Reporter/ Translator Position. This position is more suitable for people who are of African descent and who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Intersex (LGBTI) but not exclusive to heterosexual people. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 25 March 2009. Please forward your applications to [email][email protected] Telephone enquiries can be made by calling +27 11 403 5566. For more information on the organisation, please visit

Behind the Mask is inviting applications for the French Reporter/ Translator Position

Job spec:

* Translating (from English to French) selected articles currently on the BTM website
* Developing and co-ordinating an instantaneous translation service system
* Developing new articles in French
* Sourcing contacts from Francophone countries
* Building and training a cadre of French-speaking correspondents producing articles
* Conducting outreach to mainstream media

Requirements

* Tertiary qualification (preferably French language and writing training) e.g. Bachelors Degree in Journalism / Communication
* Knowledge of Human Rights issues in the continent particularly LGBTI issues
* Proficiency in both reading and writing in English and French
* Excellent writing skills
* Good conceptual skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Creativity
* Computer skills
* Willingness to travel regionally

NOTE: This position is more suitable for people who are of African descent and who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Intersex (LGBTI) but not exclusive to heterosexual people.

NO CHANCERS PLEASE!!!!

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 25 March 2009. Please forward your applications to [email][email protected] Telephone enquiries can be made by calling +27 11 403 5566. For more information on the organisation, please visit