BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. Working with media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in claiming their rights, our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world. BBC Media Action reaches some 200 million people through local broadcast partners, BBC channels (especially the BBC World Service), online, mobile and print platforms and through interpersonal communication. We are currently delivering projects in 24 countries, including in Nepal. BBC Media Action has been working on communication for development projects in Nepal since 2007, giving us a well-developed understanding of Nepali audiences and significant experience of producing and evaluating media content on a range of issues to diverse target audiences.
“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 is the BBC’s international development charity. Working with media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in claiming their rights, our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world. BBC Media Action reaches some 200 million people through local broadcast partners, BBC channels (especially the BBC World Service), online, mobile and print platforms and through interpersonal …
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Education Level | : | Graduate (Masters) |
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Department: BBC Media Action
Grade: 8
Reports To: Project Director
Based: Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration: Up until 31 March, 2016 with the possibility of extension
Job purpose
As part of the Nepal team, the Project Manager will provide support to the Project Director and the Country director to ensure the smooth implementation of current projects and to secure new business for Nepal. The Project Manager will be in working closely with the programme teams supporting them to recruit staff, implement and report on projects. He or she will play a guiding and coordinating role in ensuring that our projects are legally and financially compliant; are delivered safely and are in line with BBC editorial standards and BBC Media Action approaches and best practice. The postholder will play a role in the budgeting process, supporting forecasting and accounting for spend, and developing new budgets. He or she will support country teams in identifying and resourcing training and capacity building for our own teams, including inter-country visits. To support the securing of new projects, the Project Manager will research strategic funding opportunities including mapping and engaging directly with donors. He or she will coordinate planning and creation of editorially compelling projects; support proposal- writing, and coordinate with London-based colleagues. The post may include line management responsibilities. The post will be based in Kathmandu but is likely to require frequent travel within Nepal.
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TO APPLY,
Please e-mail your application to [email protected] no later than 7 of November, 2015. All applications should include a CV and a cover letter providing evidence that you have the skills and experience required for this position. Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted within 1 week of the deadline.
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