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: