Advertising / Media

Industry
Advertising / Media

Specialization
Project Management and Consulting/Business Strategy & Planning

Minimum Qualification
Degree

Required Experience
7 - 10 years

Application Deadline
2 months from now
Job Description
The BBC Media Action (formerly BBC World Services Trust) in Nigeria, the BBC’s international development charity which tackles poverty, human rights and health issues through creative use of the media is seeking to recruit experienced individuals who will join the Team based in Abuja. The Projects aim to address and improve the numerous health and good governance related issues plaguing women and children as well as other citizens in our society through media development activities which will be designed to boost the capacity of media partners in the focal states to serve the public interest.

Responsibilities:
To deliver the ESMPIN project on time, to budget and to the highest standards in terms of quality, effectiveness, impact and relevance, meeting objectives dearly defined in the project proposal.
To ensure Training, Production and Research teams meet agreed objectives on all managed projects.
To adhere strictly to the letter of the ESMPIN contract, including procurement and visibility guidelines and conditions by which the project is bound.
To identify, together with the production, training and research teams, media formats which are likely to contribute to an effective media response to health issues of women and children.
Maintaining effective communication between BBCMA and other consortium members and partners.
To identify, together with the training team, activities which will create a sustainable media response to health issues of women and children at state and national level.
To identify and provide, in consultation with The Senior Projects Manager (SPM) and Country Director (CD), leadership, on the scope and impact of the project, especially acting upon opportunities to achieve objectives and outcomes
Day-to-day management of the ESMPIN Project
Preparation of required documentation of all activities and information
Organisation of standard team meetings.
Drafting and editing of regular project documents.
Liaising with relevant HODs and staff to deliver proposed activities and outputs.

Qualification/Experience:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or any related field.
A master’s degree will be an advantage.
Strong writing and editing of reports capacities;
Strong editorial judgment and substantial radio production experience, including production of audience participation formats.
Proven ability to analyse and critically evaluate editorial content, identifying strengths and weaknesses in programme content and driving constant improvement in output.
Strong experience in project management, including the drafting and review of log-frames and deliverables, experience working with USAID and a demonstrated commitment to media and development.
Thorough understanding of best practices in project implementation and media training.
Working experience on the management and implementation of Maternal and Child Health Care (preferred).
Experience of operating effectively in difficult, highly politically sensitive and often fluid environments.
Proven ability to analyse and critically evaluate editorial content.
Identifying strengths and weaknesses in programme content and driving constant improvement in output.
Evidence of high level editorial skills and thorough understanding of BBC editorial values.
Evidence of imagination and an enthusiasm for generating new ideas, particularly those with the widest possible audience appeal.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
A proven track record in the careful management of budgets.
Experience in networking and relationship building.
Possess strong oral, written communication and presentation English skills (please note that this position requires the writing of technical documents regularly, subsequently, strong English writing skills are required).
Be proficient in the use of relevant computer software, i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply within including a sample of project report written by applicant and an application with an introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone. fax and email addresses).


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