The BBC Service Trust in Nigeria, the BBC’s international development charity which tackle poverty, human rights and health issues through creative use of the media is seeking to recruit suitable qualified candidate who will join the Expanded Social Marketing Project in Nigeria (ESMPIN) Team based in Abuja. The BBCWSTs role in the Project is to address and improve the numerous health challenges plaguing women and children in the society through the media,
The Trust works in five main programmatic areas: health, governance, education and livelihoods, humanitarian response and climate change and is also looking to develop new projects in these areas in Nigeria.
Position: Project Manager
Location: Abuja
- The Project Manager who should have experience working on either a Family Planning (FP), Reproductive Health (RH) or Prevention of Malaria donor Project before will take the lead and provide direction in all technical and media related functions in line with the execution and implementation; policies of the BBOA/ST and donor requirements. S/he will provide strategic operational advice to the Trust to help synthesize best practices towards successful delivery and high quality standards in accordance with; BBC standards to achieve planned results. Will also ensure that interventions respond creatively to emerging challenges.
The Project Manager post is Abuja based but may involve constant traveling to the focal states in Nigeria. The contract duration is expected to be for an initial period of one year, with a six month probation period and a start date in August 2011, However, it is subject to renewal Salary will be based on experience but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station,
Skills/Knowledge/Experience
- Strong experience in project management, a minimum of 2 – 3 years working experience in the management and implementation of donor funded projects, including logframes and deliverables and a demonstrated commitment to media and development in West Africa.
- Strong editorial judgement and substantial radio production experience, including production of audience participation formats. 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.
- Knowledge of designing and executing behaviour change campaigns and ability to speak Hausa will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of donor requirements especially USAID will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated commitment to media and development. Thorough understanding of the Nigerian media industry and the use of communication to build long-term development solutions.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and remain focused in a complex and frequently changing environment
Qualification:
- A good first degree in Mass Communication, Theatre Arts, Communication Art, English or the social Sciences or any other relevant field.
- An advanced degree will be an added 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 7th June, 2011 to the Head of HR/Administration,
BBC World Service Trust, Nigeria (word document please) email address: projectmanageresmpin2011@yahoo.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
