Reports to: Senior Project Manager
Band: B
Location-based: Kathmandu with possible travel to field locations
Contract: 1 Year Fixed-term contract with potential scope of extension

Organisation structure: The Project Officer will report to the Senior Project Manager.

Job responsibilities and accountability

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. Working with media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people, our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world. Our work in Nepal is focused on innovative media and communication initiatives that are strengthening democracy, supporting media ecosystems and tackling information disorder - while supporting communities to prepare for, and adapt to, extreme climate risks.

BBC Media Action Nepal Office is seeking potential applicants for the position of “Project Officer”.  The ideal candidate will work full time for a project that is focused on improving weather and climate information services to strengthen community resilience to climate change.  

“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. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.”

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Officer is responsible for helping to ensure that project activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the desired standards.  The responsibilities include systematically tracking and monitoring project activities, coordinating project activities, maintaining and organising project documentation, helping compile project progress reports and contributing to the design and planning of new projects and new business development initiatives. 

Main Duties

• Assist with project co-ordination, including work planning, financial management, and liaising with project donors and partners as required.
• Produce regular project reports and contribute to internal project review sessions.
• Track project activities against the timelines and regularly update project calendar and milestones.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the project team and assist in the monitoring and evaluation of projects.
• Plan, organise and manage training and workshops for partner station as per the project timeline.
• Organise internal and external meetings, document minutes, and follow up on action points.
• Provide support to the Senior Project Manager in ensuring that the project activities adhere to BBC and BBC Media Action policies and editorial guidelines and are steered through the organisation’s central review procedures in a timely manner, ensuring all feedbacks is incorporated into final design.
• Provide input into the development of the long-term vision and strategic planning of BBC Media Action’ program portfolio in Nepal.
• Present the partnership work of BBC Media Action to external stakeholders and identify the range of opportunities for this.
• Contribute to the design of new projects and help identify new business opportunities for BBC Media Action in Nepal. Contribute to external fund-raising proposals, donor reporting, and activities as requested.
• Responsible for delivering value for money in the role through effective and efficient management of time and resources.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A University degree preferably in media and communications, development studies, environmental science, agriculture, or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of four years of experience in designing and managing development projects, preferably in areas related to communicating weather, climate, or agricultural science.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali.
• Proven ability to develop and implement a range of project management tools and track activities; and prepare project reports and deliverables.
• A strong team player, able to manage relationships effectively and work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and experience in research, as well as monitoring and evaluation of complex projects.
• Ability to draw insights from research and apply them to inform project interventions.
• Adaptable in working across different time zones, with the ability to coordinate seamlessly with team members from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Good understanding of the importance of BBC values, policies, procedures, and guidelines, including Health and Safety regulations.