Sunday, 30 June 2013

Bloggers Wanted

Task: We are looking for energetic and passionate bloggers to blog on our official blog. Our bloggers would be expected to have depth of knowledge on issues relating to Tree Growing, Land Degradation Management, Community Water and Sanitation, Drought Adaptation, Indigenous Knowledge, Natural Resources Management, as well as Climate Change and Development Planning in a sustainable development context.
Duration: These volunteers would be required to blog on our official blog on a regular basis, preferably weekly.  Although this is a continuous process, the present crop of volunteers would be expected to serve for at least six months. Our Coordinator will be on hand to introduce the bloggers to the tools and other technical requirements on our blog.
Number of volunteers: 20
Background: Watchout Initiative Teso is the leading independent non-profit social enterprise registered as a community-based organization guaranteeing development without damaging the planet for future generations in Ngora district and around Teso sub-region. Your involvement will strengthen Watchout Initiative Teso’s mission to empower communities minimize climate change related risks.
Objective: With your contribution we will be able to market our projects and activities to enhance our resource mobilization and partnership drive for sustainability.  Creating a platform for the exchange of ideas and sharing of information. Stimulating sustained and consistent discourse on socio-economic and development issues.
Requirements: Experience in related area of activities is important. It will be helpful to have bloggers that understand the use of videos and pictures as story telling techniques/tools. Please note that our blog is hosted on the Blogger platform.
Acknowledgment: Involvement benefits include Certificate of Merit/Recognition and or your name and picture featuring on the acknowledgment list on this blog.
 Deadline: 12 August 2013