Experienced Fact-Checkers – Remote – Anywhere in Africa | Code for Africa (CfA)

Experienced Fact-Checkers – Remote – Anywhere in Africa

• Company: Code for Africa (CfA)
• Date Posted: August 22, 2024
• Job Location: Remote, Anywhere in Africa
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Job Category: Journalism, Research, Digital Media

Keywords: Fact-Checkers, Misinformation, Journalism, Research, Remote Work, Africa

Job Overview

Are you driven by the desire to combat misinformation and make a tangible impact across Africa? Code for Africa (CfA) is seeking seasoned Fact-Checkers to join our dedicated PesaCheck team. We are hiring experienced professionals with backgrounds in climate change, gender issues, or science. This is a remote position, open to applicants anywhere in Africa.

PesaCheck is the largest indigenous fact-checking initiative on the African continent, covering 18 countries. Our teams work to research, verify, and debunk misinformation in both digital and traditional media, publishing over 2,000 fact-checks annually. PesaCheck partners with major platforms like Facebook and TikTok, ensuring that the public has access to accurate information. As part of Code for Africa (CfA), the continent’s largest non-profit digital and data journalism initiative, you’ll be working with a multinational team to create content for a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

As a Fact-Checker with PesaCheck, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring various public sources, including mainstream and social media, to identify misleading content such as hate speech.
• Analyzing public statements and documents for factual accuracy, logical consistency, and completeness.
• Investigating claims by public figures and determining whether they constitute misinformation.
• Producing in-depth fact-checking articles that explain the classification of content as misinformation, supported by extensive research and evidence.
• Collaborating with PesaCheck’s media partners and CfA’s digital innovation teams on special projects.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in journalism or research, preferably in fact-checking.
• Strong research, numeracy, and analytical skills to break down complex topics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage high workloads with tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Critical thinking skills and a keen sense of news literacy and accuracy.

Preferred:

• Experience in transnational, multilingual digital newsrooms.
• Understanding of fact-checking processes, disinformation, and digital tools.
• Familiarity with large datasets and data analysis.
• Bilingualism in languages such as French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Somali is an advantage.

Company Culture and Benefits

At Code for Africa (CfA), we are committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and offers opportunities for growth and development. We provide:

• Competitive salaries with performance-based growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical insurance that covers remote work locations.
• A dynamic work environment with a transnational team and opportunities for international travel.
• Generous vacation benefits and ongoing learning opportunities to keep your skills cutting-edge.
• Global exposure through writing for international audiences and collaborating with colleagues worldwide.

About Code for Africa (CfA)

Code for Africa (CfA) is the continent’s largest network of indigenous African civic technology and investigative data journalism laboratories, operating in 21 countries with over 100 staff members. We empower citizens by providing actionable information and tools to foster civic engagement, improve public governance, and ensure accountability.

Our projects include the continent’s largest open data portal, open.AFRICA, and the largest open-source civic software portal, commons.AFRICA. We also maintain source.AFRICA, the largest repository of investigative document-based evidence, and initiatives like africanDRONE and sensors.AFRICA.

CfA also incubates the African Network of Centres for Investigative Reporting (ANCIR), a collective of the continent’s top investigative newsrooms. ANCIR investigates corruption, organized crime, and big business, providing resources to strengthen investigative journalism across Africa.

How to Apply

If you are ready to join a team that is making a difference, please complete this application form by September 30, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

CfA is an equal-opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

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Joining Code for Africa as a Fact-Checker offers a unique opportunity to combat misinformation and work on the front lines of truth in journalism. By applying the SEO strategies outlined above, this job listing is designed to attract top talent and ensure high visibility in search results. We look forward to welcoming passionate professionals who are ready to make a difference.

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Code for Africa is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent from diverse backgrounds in our ongoing effort to be a leading development partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not charge any application or recruitment fees.