Internews: Ghana Country Coordinator
Since 2004, Internews’ Earth Journalism Network has been working to support journalists to cover the environment more effectively, prioritizing those from low- and middle-income countries. Using a model that combines capacity and network building, EJN now has more than 34,000 members worldwide and has trained more than 17,700 journalists and supported the production of more than 16,500 media stories on a wide range of environmental topics.
To enable more reporting on ocean issues globally, we launched the Ocean Media Initiative, which has supported journalists, newsrooms and other media organizations around the world to report on ocean issues such as pollution, fisheries, biodiversity, extractive industries and conservation targets. Beginning in late 2025, EJN is embarking on a two-year project to support journalists globally—with a special focus on Ghana, Philippines and Mexico—to report on the 30×30 marine conservation target, which aims to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030.
With less than five years to go to achieve this target, just 2.7% of the ocean is currently highly or fully protected. Adopted as part of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in 2022, this target will be met by the creation—and effective management—of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) within country boundaries and in the high seas, and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). Over 190 countries agreed on the target, with the understanding that if 30% of the ocean is allowed to recover and build resilience, this would in turn support the marine ecosystem to adapt to the compound strains of extractive human activity and climate change.
As part of this work, EJN is seeking a part-time (50%) Ghana Country Coordinator to lead our on-ground and virtual activities in Ghana, as well as provide strategic planning and operational support to the two-year project. This position will report to the Program Officer in Internews’ US office and collaborate with colleagues globally.
There is a possibility for future or increased work opportunities as Internews/EJN plans to expand its activities in Ghana and West Africa, but that is not guaranteed.