Project Director at BBC Media Action (Nationwide) All State's - NAIJA STICK

Project Director at BBC Media Action (Nationwide) All State's 

BBC Media Action’s communication projects are rooted in local people’s experiences and understanding. 

Our extensive research programme - called "world class” by the UK government’s Department for International Development (DFID) - provides insight into audiences’ lives to ensure that our projects reflect their needs and circumstances. 

• We also use our data to monitor how effectively our programmes engage people and stimulate change; lessons learned are then built into future projects. 
• To share our findings and learning as widely as possible, we publish policy and research reports and briefings to inform communication for development practitioners and policy-makers. 
• Since we are not funded by the licence fee, none of this work would be possible without the backing of our generous donors - governments, foundations, corporations and individuals

Job Type: Contract

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Experience:

Location: Nigeria (All State's)

Job Field: Project Management

Job Purpose

The BBC MA office in Nigeria is seeking a Project Director to lead an extensive, multi-year, multi-component Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) programme funded by the Gates Foundation and focused on reproductive health and family planning (FP) in Northern Nigeria.

• The Project Director is the most senior role, leading this high-profile project with a significant budget.
• The Project Director will be accountable for delivering the project to a high standard, on time, and in alignment with the expectations of BBC MA and the Gates Foundation (GF).
• The Project Director will be responsible for maintaining oversight of the project’s activities, leading a team, liaising with media, civil society, and government partners, providing strategic and technical guidance to specialist and project teams, and ensuring that all creative outputs are produced to the highest standards.
• To summarise, the Project Director will be accountable for delivering the project to high quality, meeting planned outcomes, within budget and to the timeline.
• The role reports to the Country Director and will work closely with other implementing teams and the Senior Management Team.

Required skills, knowledge, and experience

Substantial experience of managing progressively large-scale and complex projects in the development and/or humanitarian sector, with direct experience managing large, diverse teams and significant budgets, including client relationship management with major funders.

• Experience working in both media and development sectors to bring about change through the power of media and communications.
• Deep familiarity and experience working with the commercial sector of the Nigerian media and communication industry – advertising, digital media (social media and telecom), media planning and buying, outreach and activation.

How to Apply 

For the position of Reporter: Click to apply online

For other positions: Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV with cover letter (in English, and in PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role, and availability status, by email to: 

hr.recruitment@ng.bbcmediaaction.org  

using the job title as the subject of the mail.