If you’re interested in technology – in particular the human face of technology in international development – have excellent writing and research skills, and want to develop our presence on the National Geographic website, then we might have the perfect opportunity for you.
For a number of years, kiwanja.net has worked hard to take the ‘mobile message’ to the masses, sharing human stories of how technology is improving lives around the world and sharing them in an accessible format with the general public. “Digital Diversity“ with National Geographic is our flagship effort, and to date we have posted dozens of stories on how different technologies, from mobile phones to solar power, are improving the lives of people everywhere. The series is very popular and has strong support from the National Geographic staff who regularly tweet and share the stories with their millions of followers.
The series has recently been managed by a number of volunteers, a couple of which have since gone on to take up full time roles with international development organisations. The series is high profile, and a great springboard for anyone looking to develop a career in communications and/or development.
Here’s what we’re looking for if you’d like to be among our next cohort of guest writers:
- Someone with a passion for international conservation and development
- With an interest in how technology – high-tech and low-tech – is being used to improve lives around the world
- Excellent writing and interviewing skills (all online)
- Happy to research and dig out new ideas and stories
- A nose for a good story
- Able to work independently
- Available for three or four hours, twice a month
- Able to commit for six months minimum
We’re also planning a side project which will create an interactive, digital map on the National Geographic site where we’ll map and summarise the projects featured in the series. The successful applicant will help create and populate the map, which we’ll build in partnership with the National Geographic team.
If this sounds like something you’d like to get involved in, please let us know a little about you – including interests and experience – and why you think you’re the right person for the role. Samples of previous writing or online work would be helpful.
Send all of this to volunteer@kiwanja.net and we’ll get back to you later this month. Deadline for applicants is Friday 28th November, 2014.
Thanks!