Vacancy
The 'Forbidden Love - The Love Legends of Southasia' project attempts to address the geopolitical and social contradictions that afflict Southasia today. This initiative stems from the belief that a systemic study of love that is forbidden on grounds of ethnicity, faith, geographical origin, class, caste or gender, is crucial to understanding the region outside the purely political framework.
The Hri Institute for Southasian Research and Exchange; a unit of the Southasia Trust, Kathmandu, is on the lookout for energetic applicants to identify and document these varied and vibrant stories in poetry, prose and music in the historical Mithila region, now divided between the Nepali Terai and northern India..
Do apply if you:
- Have research experience;
- Are familiar with the topic being researched;
- Have an eye for detail;
- Have documenting skills (In both text and audio);
- Are interested in music, dance and culture;
- Are fluent in English, Maithili and Nepali;
- Enjoy travel and meeting people;
- Are passionate about the regional unity of Southasia;
- Are self-motivated as well as a team-player.
Please direct applications and queries to: laxmim@himalmag.com
Himal Southasian is looking for enthusiastic bloggers to contribute to Himal's newly launched blog 'Over the top' (www.himalmag.com/blogs). The assignment will be for an initial period of three months.
Apply if you would like to:
- Write a minimum of two original and exclusive weekly contributions to the blog;
- Write with a Southasian audience in mind, making local/specific topics accessible to and interesting for readers across territorial boundaries;
- Write in a personal and honest voice;
- Write blogs that are conversational and humorous in tone, yet expert in nature.
- Experience with blogging (either on your own blog or on other platforms);
- Excellent command of the English language, but rooted in local cultures and happenings;
- Informed knowledge and in-depth understanding of the history of and current affairs in the region;
- A sense of humour.
To apply, please familiarise yourself first with Himal’s current and past coverage by looking through our archives at www.himalmag.com. Then send us an example of a blog you have written (include weblink), and a brief cover letter describing your blogging interests (choice subject areas). Also, include your CV and links to either your previous work or to your own blog. The application should be sent to uroojz@himalmag.com
Rolling applications.
Co-director at Film South Asia (FSA)
Film South Asia is a biennial festival of Southasian documentaries, organised by Himal Southasian.
Key Responsibilities
- Head and oversee strategies for the FSA festival, touring festival (Travelling Film South Asia) and Clearinghouse of South Asian Non-Fiction Films;
- Research films made in and about Southasia, procure films for the biennial film festival, establish links between FSA and Southasian filmmakers;
- Organise and be an active member of the selection committee that watches over 400 films every festival year;
- Fundraise for the festival internationally, oversee ad-revenue generation within Nepal;
- Oversee the design and chart out the media strategy for the festival;
- Work to increase visibility of the festival in the region and internationally;
- Reach out to national, regional and international organisations and film clubs to promote the production and screening of documentaries;
- Promote and market non-fiction films through the Clearinghouse of South Asian Non –Fiction Films.
Desired skills
- Excellent events management skills and the ability to multitask and oversee the team;
- Appreciation for non-fiction films and interest in promoting Southasian documentaries;
- Experience in/and/or understanding of Southasia as a region;
- Strong communication skills; fluency in English is a must;
- Experience in events management is a plus;
- Willingness to travel in and outside Nepal.
The position is Kathmandu-based; salary commensurate with experience.
Application process
Send CV, cover letter and current salary to fsa at filmsouthasia dot org. Send in a one-page essay on the title 'The Southasian Documentary Film: The Way Ahead'.
Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
Internship opportunities at Himal Southasian
The Himal Southasian editorial team is looking for an intern to work with us in our Kathmandu office this summer.
Key responsibilities
Interns should have
- An interest in journalis;
- Excellent English-language skills;
- At least a 12th-grade or IA-level diploma, or be in their last year of high school;
- Keen attention to detail.
Please first familiarise yourself with Himal Southasian’s current and past coverage by looking through our archives at www.himalmag.com. Then send a brief cover letter describing your interest in working with Himal Southasian, as well as your qualifications to editorial@himalmag.com.
Schedule and remuneration to be negotiated.
Creative / Art Director
Key responsibilities
Desired profile
How to apply
Send in your CV, cover letter and current salary drawn to editorial@himalmag.com
Deadline: 15 July 2010
The position is based in Kathmandu; salary commensurate with experience. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
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