GURTONG TRUST- PEACE AND MEDIA PROJECT
Gurtong is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, registered and working in Juba to promote peace and respect for our culture through the media. Our organization aims at removing all ethnic, political or personal obstacles on the way to unity, peace and mutual respect among South Sudanese.
We are doing this through our website www.gurtong.net, our monthly publication magazine Gurtong Focus and South Sudan Safari the Gurtong produced radio programs featured on some of the local radio stations. Gurtong is also exploring in a pilot project the possibility of using portable video communication among and between ethnic communities towards peaceful resolution of conflicts. Looking for Interns:
As part of our giving back to the community through imparting knowledge and training upcoming all round media persons, Gurtong is offering internships to South Sudanese studying Journalism/Mass communication with an interest in print media and electronic media respectively.
a) Electronic Media Internship (Videography): We are therefore looking for South Sudanese to take up internships in electronic media.
Should have the interest and basic knowledge on how to operate and take care of a quality but portable digital camera. Such a camera person will not only demonstrate capability and or potential to efficiently operate and take care of a digital camera but also share in our mission of peace and respect for South Sudanese cultural activities which promote reconciliation, peace and unity.
b) Editorial internships (Electronic and print media): We also looking for South Sudanese to take up internships in electronic and print media. Should have A university/college degree or diploma in communications arts & media or related arts such as journalism, Excellent written and reading English skills, Advanced Computer skills.
How to Apply
To apply send a CV and cover letter with current contacts for three referees not later than 20th May 2012 to:
The Director, Gurtong P.O Box 544, Juba, South Sudan
Email jobs@gurtong.com. Please quote the job title on the subject line.
OR
Drop applications to Gurtong Juba Office, Airport View Business Centre, Along Airport Road, Juba town.
* Only short listed candidates will be contacted.