Country Director Job at BBC Media Action

Country Director Vacancy at BBC Media Action – March 2025

Position: Country Director

Company: BBC Media Action
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Working Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Regional Director, Africa and Middle East
Duration: 12 months with a strong possibility of extension
Closing Date: 16 April 2025

Job Purpose

This exciting and influential role will be responsible for the overall running of BBC Media Action’s office in Tanzania. The Country Director will take overall responsibility for ensuring strong management and high-quality delivery of a range of development projects that use the power of media to tackle issues such as:

Governance
Women and girls’ rights
Youth participation
Media development
Climate change
Nutrition

The post holder will ensure effective office management so that finance and administrative functions are carried out in line with donor rules, local regulatory requirements, and BBC Media Action guidelines.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send an email to [email protected] before 23:59 (UK time) on Wednesday, 16th April 2025.

Your email must include:

Your CV – attached as a Word or PDF document.
Confirmation that you have the existing right to work in Tanzania (i.e., without the need for a visa or work permit).
A brief statement (1 page max) explaining how your skills, strengths, and experience meet the requirements for this role.
A brief description (1 page max) of a project, program, or strategy that you have delivered and are most excited about.

Note: Applications that do not include the required items will not be considered.