Monday, February 25, 2013

BBC Media Action Project Manager job in Tanzania

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international charity. We believe in the power of media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in understanding their rights. Our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world. 

We are now recruiting for the following positions in Tanzania:
 
Project Manager, Resilience
 
The Project Manager, Resilience will be responsible for managing and delivering all aspects of the BBC Media Action project on building resilience to the effects of climate change (Radio for Resilience).
Reporting to the Senior Projects Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the overall delivery of the project; in particular ensuring the project meets its objectives, constantly strives to learn, monitor and improve based on impact data and is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest possible standards.

Person Specification:
 
Fluent in English and Kiswahili, the Project Manager will have at least 3 years’ experience in international development, including project planning and management.
They will have experience in managing budgets, drafting project documents and managing project cycles. 
Knowledge of the media sector and its role in development and of resilience and climate change is a distinct advantage.
Candidates should send their CV and a covering letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English to: tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org, with the name of the position applied for in the subject line by end of Friday, 15th March, 2012. 
Please do not send certificates or other attachments.
Applicants with no separate covering letter will not be considered. 
Please only apply if you meet the basic criteria under the person specification. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The full job descriptions for these positions can be downloaded at: