Descriptions
RECRUITMENT
NOTICE
BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international
development organisation, and we believe in the power of media and
communication for good. We work in over 20 countries around the world,
supporting independent media essential to democracy and development. Each year
our projects and programmes reach over 100 million people facing poverty,
inequality and insecurity with information they can trust, helping to improve
health, bridge divides, challenge prejudice, and save and change lives. We
follow the editorial standards and values of the BBC, but we rely on funding
from donors and partners to carry out our work.
Country Director: will
be responsible for the overall running of BBC Media Action’s office in
Tanzania. The Country Director will take overall responsibility for ensuring
strong management and high-quality delivery of a range of development projects
which use the power of media to tackle issues of governance, women and girls
right, youth participation, media development, climate change, and nutrition.
The post holder will ensure effective office management so that finance and
administrative functions are carried out in line with donor rules, local
regulatory requirements and BBC Media Action guidelines, and will also lead the
expansion of our portfolio in the country through concerted business
development.
Please only apply if you
meet the basic criteria under the person specification which can be downloaded
at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaaction/contact/jobs/country-director-tanzania
Application instructions
To apply, please send an email to: [email protected] before 2359 (UK time) on Wednesday 16th April 2025.
Your email must include:
1. Your CV – attached as a Word or PDF document
2. Confirmation of the country that you are applying from, and that you
have the existing right to work in Tanzania (ie without the need for a visa or
work permit).
3. A brief statement (1 page max) explaining how your skills, strengths
and experience meet the requirements for this role.
4. A brief description (1 page max) of a project/ programme/ strategy
that you have delivered and are most excited about.
Applications that do not include the
items listed above will not be considered.
The role may
involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the
successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s
safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may
form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a
zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of
vulnerable people.
BBC Media Action has zero tolerance for fraud and
exploitation. If you have any concerns, please share with us through
[email protected]
