BBC Media Action’s communication projects are rooted in local people’s experiences and understanding. Our extensive research programme – called “world class” by the UK government’s Department for International Development (DFID) – provides insight into audiences’ lives to ensure that our projects reflect their needs and circumstances. We also use our data to monitor how effectively our programmes engage people and stimulate change; lessons learned are then built into future projects. To share our findings and learning as widely as possible, we publish policy and research reports and briefings to inform communication for development practitioners and policy-makers. Since we are not funded by the licence fee, none of this work would be possible without the backing of our generous donors – governments, foundations, corporations and individuals. In Nigeria, BBC Media Action run a number of multiplatform and capacity-strengthening projects including health radio shows tackling maternal and neonatal health, HIV and AIDS and pneumonia and diarrhoea. A long-running radio drama and magazine shows in both Hausa and Pidgin English address governance issues.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Not specified
- Job Field: Project Management
Main Responsibilities
- We are now looking for an experienced development professional to provide strategic leadership and support our country teams across the world in the areas of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).
- This is a global role, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to grow our work in this area and improve the quality of projects and research that BBC Media Action delivers.
- The post holder will provide expert advice on how the organisation can be innovative and achieve impact through gender transformative and social inclusion programming, and develop staff, institutional and partner capacity under this theme.
Are you the right candidate?
- The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge, understanding and experience of how media and communication can support gender equality and social inclusion in development contexts and achieve impact.
- 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 background check will form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.
Job Impact:
- Decision making
- Reports to: Thematic Lead (Head of Advisory).
- Has direct responsibility for developing thematic approaches and strategies.
- Represents the organisation externally.
Method of Application
Note
- Applications are welcome from anyone with the existing right to work in any of those countries.
- The successful applicant will be employed and based in their home country.
