Connect & Create Relay Scheme is a professional development programme for young journalists, communications specialists, content creators, influencers and media presenters. Imago Médias coordinates it within Connect & Create, the EU-funded Africa–Europe culture initiative led by the Goethe-Institut and Expertise France with the Institut français.
Each of the 16 participants supports the communications of a Creative Tandem performing arts project in their own country while following a training course and mentoring.
Benefits & funding
- 11 months of support, starting in late January or early February 2027.
- A training course of 10 themed sessions, including storytelling, social media, editorial strategy and press relations.
- One-to-one mentoring.
- An allowance for the activities carried out for the supported project.
Eligibility
- Over 18 years of age.
- Between 2 and 5 years’ experience in communications, journalism, media or content creation.
- Proficient in French or English.
- Resident in one of the 12 Creative Tandem countries: South Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda or Senegal.
- No nationality requirement is stated.
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Residence required
South Africa · Benin · Cameroon · Ghana · Guinea · Kenya · Mali · Mozambique · Uganda · Republic of the Congo · Rwanda · Senegal
Experience required
2–5 yrs
Age requirement
≥ 18 yrs
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Application process
- 1Complete the online form, attaching a CV and a portfolio of two to three projects, in French or English, by 13 October 2026 (the form is now closed).
- 2If shortlisted, submit a proposal for a Creative Tandem project between 5 and 19 November 2026.
Program timeline
Applications opened
15 September 2026
Application deadline
13 October 2026
Shortlisting
14 October – 3 November 2026
16 participants announced
7 December 2026
Programme starts
Late January / early February 2027