Applications are being invited for the Facebook/Africa Check Health Fellowship 2022.
The program is a year-long fellowship offered by Africa Check in partnership with Facebook.
It is organized to debunk Covid-19 misinformation and expanding capacity to combat health misinformation, and ultimately, present more reliable information to people.
Level/Field of Study:
The program is a fellowship organized for graduate students.
Host Nationality:
The Facebook / Africa Check Health Fellowship is organized and taken in South Africa.
Eligible Nationality:
The opportunity is open for all African countries.
Job Description:
Below are some of what you will be doing if you are selected for this opportunity;
- Project managing the successful execution of Africa Check’s special projects, including a new project involving our network of supporters to increase the reach and impact of our work.
- Driving impactful and effective delivery through proactive and clear communication, strong team coordination, and excellent planning.
- Leading regular meetings with project teams to discuss progress, and to identify and manage risks.
- Managing relationships with external service providers, ensuring their work meets the agreed specifications.
- Contributing to impact tracking and assessment of Africa Check’s work, including reporting on a regular basis.
Requirements for Facebook/Africa Check Health Fellowship
Applicants who wish to apply for this opportunity must meet the following requirements.
- A bachelor’s degree
- Five years’ relevant experience
- Excellent results-driven project management skills
- Proven ability to apply creative solutions to problems
- Resilient self-starter who takes ownership of projects while working collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to effectively prioritize when juggling multiple responsibilities while maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to build and grow effective relationships
- An interest in information, specifically in Africa
- Experience working across diverse geographies and cultures (advantageous)
How to Apply:
Submit a CV with a cover letter explaining why you would be ideal for the position to info@africacheck.org by 14 September 2022.
If you do not hear from authorities within two weeks from the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Application Deadline:
14th September 2022