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Job Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for the development, management and evaluation of a southern Mediterranean project run from Tunisia.

Location: Tunis, Tunisia

Reports to: Senior Projects Manager

Contract duration: To end January 2018

To apply: 

You should send your CV / resume and a cover letter in English which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (PDF or MS Word format) to  with the title of the position in the subject line by 31 July 2017.

Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered. Please only apply if you meet the basic required criteria. National terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing BBC Media Action project(s) activities and ensure these activities are delivered on time, within the agreed budget and to the highest standards.
• Ensure projects are legally and financially compliant and in line with BBC editorial standards and BBC Media Action approaches and best practice.
• Manage project and organisation risk, including the development of contingency plans. Follow BBC safety requirements and instructions, especially in relation to risk assessments, travel, production, emergencies and hostile environments.
• Contribute to the design, implementation and management of coherent training and development programmes as required, in line with project(s) objectives. This includes identifying and sourcing trainers/consultants, as required.
• Work closely with local and international project(s) partners to coordinate the implementation of consultancies, training/capacity building and outreach activities as well as production of media outputs.
• Produce narrative and financial reports for donor(s) and internal audiences using agreed templates as required.
• Prepare monthly reforecasts of project(s)’ budget(s) and activity plan(s), working with local and headquarters finance teams.
• Review trainers/consultants’ reports within agreed timelines and communicate them appropriately to partners.
• Support Country Director in identifying business development opportunities, assessing local development needs, holding discussions with donors and partners, designing new projects and writing proposals and budgets as required.
• Actively contribute to country strategy development and implementation.
• In coordination with Country Director and relevant London-based teams, ensure visibility of project(s) in North Africa and internationally, which may include ensuring the development of visibility outputs in English, Arabic and French.
• Represent BBC Media Action/Country Director at international and local stakeholder’s coordination meetings and engage in discussion with international donors as required.
• Line-manage the locally based project team as required.
• Support induction of new staff and carry out other agreed tasks as assigned by the Country Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required

• Experience of successful project management, ideally in the media development field, including developing, delivering, monitoring and closing projects.
• Experience in coordinating complex project activities and implementing training and capacity building programmes with international components.
• Good editorial judgement and understanding of core BBC values.
• Knowledge and understanding of the varying needs and interests of audiences and beneficiaries in North Africa and Southern Mediterranean
• Demonstrable experience of writing successful proposal documents for different donors and in producing complex internal and donor reporting.
• Experience in developing and managing international projects budgets, specifically EU.
• Experience in developing and leading small teams from different backgrounds both on site and remotely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven track record in forming effective relationships with a range of local and international partners.
• Willingness to contribute to the ongoing development of BBC Media Action’s strategy for the region.