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Job Overview
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Date PostedNovember 8, 2024
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Location
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Expiration dateNovember 22, 2024
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Experience2 Years
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QualificationBachelor Degree
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OrganizationBBC Media Action
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Required LanguagesEnglish, Krio
Job Description
Come work with us
JOB TITLE: Project Officer
LOCATION: Freetown
REPORTS TO: Projects Manager
DURATION: 12 Months (with the possibility of an extension)
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About the role
The Project Officer job is an exciting role within our project delivery team, responsible for a range of project management, administrative and logistical functions. It also involves working closely with our research, production, finance teams and partners in Freetown and around the country to deliver our various projects.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a strong team player with excellent project administration and interpersonal skills as part of their responsibilities and duties, the Project Officer will support and facilitate the execution of all project deliverables and support the team in the implementation of all project activities, planning and budgeting. With support from the Project Manager, they will develop workplans and participate in procurement and other operational and administrative processes. Help in relating our work with partners and donor requirement. The Project Officer’s role also involves supporting management in the day-to-day running of the country office as necessary. As such, the project officer role requires strong organizational and communication skills. Attention to detail is an important competency for this role. They will have a good knowledge project management software and tools such as excel and Microsoft Office. The nature of the work we do requires a lot of flexibility, passion, and willingness to learn new skills.
Why work with us
At BBC Media Action, you don’t work for us, you work with us. We are a creative and dynamic team with an exciting work environment and culture that support and enable people to thrive. When you work with us, you’re contributing to helping tackle some of the biggest challenges facing people and communities. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth through cross-country collaboration and support, learning and development, and a competitive pay and benefits.
BBC Media Action works to ensure that everyone we work with remains safe during their time with us, and we operate a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. As this role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children, youth, and adults, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct.
Who we are
We are the BBC’s international charity. We believe in the power of media and communication for good. With our extensive network of partners in the 16 countries we work, BBC Media Action reaches more than 100 million people a year – helping to save lives, protect livelihoods, support media and counter misinformation, challenge prejudice and build democracy.
How to apply
Is this something you want to do? Send your CV with a cover letter to recruitment@sl.bbcmediaaction.org. Please use the job title in the subject. And do get in touch if you have any questions. Sorry, we do not accept hardcopy or hand-delivered applications. You have until 22/11/2024 to apply.