The BBC World Service Trust in Nigeria is seeking to recruit an experienced candidate to manage the Media Support for Self Advocacy, Good Governance and Empowerment (MESSAGE) Program. The Project aims to address these issues through media development activities which is designed to boost the capacity of media partners in six focal states to serve the public interest through greater editorial and financial independence and professionalism while adhering to international standards of news reporting and programme making,
Position: Project Manager
The Project Manager who should have experience working on Governance and Peace related issues will take the lead and provide technical direction in fine with the execution and implementation policies of the BBCWST and donor requirements,
The Project Manager post is Abuja based but may involve constant traveling across Nigeria, The contract duration is expected to be one year, with a three month probation period and a start date in July 2011, Salary will be based on experience but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station,
Skills /Knowledge/Experience
- Thorough understanding of best practices in project implementation and media training.
- Strong experience in project management, minimum of 3 – 5 years working experience specifically in the management and implementation of donor funded projects, including logframes and deliverables and a demonstrated commitment to media and development in West Africa.
- 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, report writing and presentation skills and proficiency in the use of relevant information technology packages,
- Experience of operating effectively in difficult, sensitive and often fluid environments.
- Evidence of full conversance with the latest project management-related technology. Strong writing skills especially for web audience.
- Experience in networking and relationship building
Qualification:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in humanities, social sciences or any related field (A 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 16th June, 2011 to the Head of HR/Administration, BBC World Service Trust, Nigeria (word document please) email address: projectmanageremessage2011@yahoo.com Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
