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Why Apply?
This one year program will be implemented by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), along with Norbert Zongo Cell for Investigative Journalism in West Africa (CENOZO) and Tiger Eye Social Foundation (Tiger Eye). Fifteen selected journalists will be trained by investigative experts from CENOZO and Tiger Eye for three months to produce investigative stories on illicit financial flows and other related illicit activities. The five journalists with the strongest story proposals will be offered a six-month paid fellowship by OCCRP to work on investigations.
The training focuses on the latest techniques, tools, and cross-border strategies used in investigations. You’ll learn how to:
🔍 Follow the money
🕵️ Track assets across borders
🏢 Uncover hidden corporate ownership
📊 Navigate and analyze complex datasets using Aleph Pro
⚖️ Handle data and sources in a legal and ethical way
If you are an experienced investigative journalist interested in illicit financial flows, organized crime, and other related cross-border illicit activities, this program will sharpen your skills and expand your investigative toolkit. It is a training by doing program, designed to help you publish investigative stories in both your news outlet and OCCRP.
Who Can Apply
We are looking for journalists (freelancers are encouraged to apply) who meet the following criteria:
Location: Applicants must be based in or professionally affiliated with news organizations in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo.
Background: Applicants who have a strong background in investigative journalism, data journalism, and/or in-depth reporting. Previous participation in investigative projects will be considered a plus.
❗Please note that journalism students are NOT eligible unless otherwise indicated in your application (i.e., an experienced journalist seeking a higher degree, etc.).
Inclusion: We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders and from underrepresented communities to foster a diverse and inclusive network.
Language Proficiency: Applicants should have conversational proficiency in English.
What You’ll Need to Apply
To complete your application, please submit:
A short statement of interest (100-150 words)
Your CV
Two pitches or brief story ideas on illicit financial flows and organized crime that you will work on during the program (200 words each)
2-3 links to published work
What You’ll Gain
Advanced investigative training: Participants will learn the latest techniques, technologies, and ethical considerations and have access to OCCRP’s resources, such as Aleph Pro and Investigative Dashboard.
Mentorship: Participants will receive guidance from CENOZO, Tiger Eye, and OCCRP’s global network of editors and reporters.
Fellowship: Participants with strongest story proposals will be offered a six-month paid fellowship by OCCRP to produce their investigative stories.
Networking: Participants will have access to a growing network of peers working on impactful stories around the world.
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For questions, please contact [email protected].