Media Personnel for Practical Gender Responsive News Reporting Workshop

The UN Women Nepal Country Office (NCO) seeks applications from select two media personnel to attend the Practical Gender Responsive News Reporting Workshop segment of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review in Bangkok from 18-21 November 2024.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

At the News Reporting Workshop segment, you will be involved in:

• Media Coverage and Storytelling: Selected media professionals will attend open-door meetings, side events, and discussions with official delegates, civil society organisations, and youth participants. They will produce news stories through national media outlets during the visits.
• Reporting and Visual Documentation: The participant will report back to UN Women Nepal on the conference´s key developments, delivering high-quality photographs and editorial content. They will also receive editorial support from the UN Women Regional Office.
• Networking and Coordination: Remain in close contact with other Nepalese Delegates, including UN Women Delegates, to exchange updates and key insights during the conference.
• Post-Conference Reporting: Upon returning from the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review, the selected participants will write articles/reports contextualising the conference discussions within Nepal´s gender equality landscape.

Selection criteria

• Must be a Nepali Journalist (preference will be given to those belonging to marginalised communities such as Indigenous people, Dalits, Persons with Disability, or Persons from the LGBTIQ+ Community)
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in the field of Journalism with a track record of articles published in the field of Gender Equality or other social justice fields.

Application requirements

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae with a description of relevant experience and knowledge including at least five published Gender Equality related articles.
• A letter of motivation with a description of relevant experience and knowledge as well as the motivation to participate in Beijing+30.

Application guidelines

The deadline for applications is September 12, 2024. For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please click here.