OVERVIEW:

WAJIBU and Policy Forum are implementing a governance project titled ‘Empowering Citizenry Agency for Strengthened Public Governance and Sustainable Growth in Tanzania’. This project running for two years from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027, aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in public financial governance in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
As part of this initiative, we are calling for motivated journalists to participate in the implementation of the Public Financial Governance Program. This program is designed to strengthen journalists’ ability to investigate, analyze, and report on public financial governance, domestic resource mobilization, and corruption.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

➤ We are looking for journalists who:

• Are based in Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar.

•Work in broadcast media (radio and television), new media (social media and blogs), print, and community radio stations.

• Demonstrate interest and experience in PFM financial or governance reporting.

•Are committed to publishing/broadcasting reports that reach the targeted regions and LGAs (listed below).

•Have a strong motivation to learn about public financial governance, even if they are early-career journalists.

➤ Preferred Regions/LGAs:

• Dodoma: Bahi DC & Mpwapwa DC

•Lindi: Kilwa DC & Ruangwa DC

•Katavi: Mpimbwe DC and TanganyikaDC

•Zanzibar: Mjini Magharibi A DC & Unguja North A

PROGRAM BENEFITS

•Skills on investigative and analytical reporting.

•Networking opportunities with CSOs, decision-makers, and fellow journalists.

•Collaboration opportunities

ACTIVITIES

•Training on public financial governance, budget processes, and corruption reporting in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

•Mentorship from experienced journalists and governance experts

•Facilitate public dialogues and debates on Public Financial Management (PFM)

• Use existing platforms for journalists to educate and inform the citizens on PFM issues

•Facilitate media campaigns on public financial governance

HOW TO APPLY

Application Requirements:

1. A completed application form (downloadable from our website).

2. A curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting your journalism experience.

3. A statement of interest (why you want to participate).

4. An endorsement letter from your media house confirming that you will publish/broadcast the reports and articles.

SUBMISSION:

To submit your application, click here .

If you encounter any difficulties submitting your application, please contact: Elinami John (ejohn@policyforum.or.tz) or Hassan Kisena (hkisena@wajibu.or.tz).Submit your application by 10 th April 2025.

JOIN US IN PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY!

This is your opportunity to enhance your skills, contribute to public financial governance, and make a lasting impact in your community. Apply today!