Nigeria: Senior Project Manager, BBC Media Action

Department 24 month contract offered on international terms & conditions

BBC Media Action is the independent international charity of the BBC which uses media to advance development worldwide. As part of one of the world’s leading media organisations, we are committed to improving the quality of people’s lives in developing and transitional countries through our innovative use of media. We do this through our focus on health, governance, livelihoods, climate change and humanitarian response. We work in partnerships that include governments, broadcasters, civil society institutions, donor agencies and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). As Senior Project Manager, based in Abuja, Nigeria, you’ll strengthen our work through the management and delivery of existing and new innovative projects.

Role

Reporting to the Country Director, you’ll manage a diverse team including project managers, senior researchers, and international trainers, tackling the issues of health, governance and resilience. So, you’ll take managerial leadership of new and existing projects, ensuring they operate to time, budget and to our highest editorial standards. Naturally you’ll take responsibility for the quality and cohesion of project output and so you’ll set up robust review systems whilst identifying any staff training needs. Therefore, you’ll link with our staff in country and in London and more widely, you’ll establish effective relationships with broadcasters, NGOs and international development agencies. You may also be expected to cover for the Country Director for short periods.

Requirements

We need your senior level experience in large-scale project creation and management in a developing country context, preferably in Africa. You’ll therefore show a proven record in international development and in this context, experience of using the media and working within governance, health or resilience sectors would be highly advantageous. Alongside your excellent budgeting and financial management experience, you’ll also show a proven track record in donor reporting. In addition, you’ll bring experience of managing local and international staff, demonstrating experience in developing and leading on systems and processes.

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Closing date: 28 March 2012.