Location: Nigeria
Last date: 17th November 2011
The BBC World Service Trust in Nigeria, the BBC’s international development charity which tackle 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 on a new project. The project aims to address and improve the numerous health challenges plaguing women and children 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.
The positions are Abuja based but may involve travelling to the local states in Nigeria and the contract duration is expected to be one year, with a six month probation period. Salary will be based on experience but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station.
Position: General Manager
Duties
The Project Manager must have experience in managing projects on all or any areas of the following: Family Planning (FP), Reproductive Health (RH) and Prevention of Malaria
He/she will take the lead and provide direction in all technical and administrative functions in line with the execution and implementation policies of the Trust and donor requirements.
Skills, Knowledge Experience
Minimum of 3 years working experience in the management and implementation of complex donor funded projects, including logframes and deliverables
Strong editorial judgment and substantial radio production experience. Proven ability to analyse and critically evaluate editorial content, identifying strengths and weaknesses in programme content and driving constant improvement in output
Possess strong oral, written communication, presentation skills and be proficient in the use of relevant information technology packages
Demonstrable commitment to media and development in West Africa. Thorough understanding of best practices in project implementation and media training, understanding of the Nigerian media industry and the use of communication to build long term development solutions
Qualification
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in humanities, social sciences or any related field. (A master’s degree will be an advantage)
Method of Application
Interested candidates should please send in their application with an introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) not later than 17th November 2011 to the Head of HR/Administration, BBC World Service Trust, Nigeria: (word document please) with the position applied for clearly stated: projectmanager_esmpin2011@yahoo.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls please
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