The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team to deliver development projects, including project design, developing workplans, deploying resources and adhering to log-frame commitments;
• Strong skills in managing budgets and good knowledge of budget and project management tools and software;
• Experience writing activity and project reports, and the strong written communication skills to do so effectively;
• Ability to build strong working relations quickly and gain the trust of local partners and counterparts;
• Strong analytical skills, good judgement and decision-making abilities, as well as innovative project delivery and problem-solving skills

Working with us requires a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and safeguarding.

Why work with us 

At BBC Media Action, you don’t work for us, you work with us. We are a creative and dynamic team with an exciting work environment and culture that support and enable people to thrive. When you work with us, you’re contributing to helping tackle some of the biggest challenges facing people and communities. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth through cross-country collaboration and support, learning and development, and a competitive pay and benefits.

BBC Media Action works to ensure that everyone we work with remains safe during their time with us, and we operate a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. As this role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children, youth, and adults, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct

About BBC Media Action 

We are the BBC’s international charity. We believe in the power of media and communication for good. With our extensive network of partners in the 20 countries we work, BBC Media Action reaches more than 100 million people a year. We are committed to stronger democracies; a safe and habitable planet; and inclusive societies. We’ve been working in Sierra Leone since 2007, producing high-impact social and behaviour change communication content across themes and platforms, and supporting media around the country.

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