Job Description
BBC Media Action is the international development charity of the BBC. BBC Media Action is registered as an international non-governmental organisation in Zambia.
BBC Media Action uses media and communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights. To achieve this, BBC Media Action partners with civil society, local media and governments to:
We work in partnership to provide access to useful, timely, reliable information. We help people make sense of events, engage in dialogue, and take action to improve their lives. Our work in Zambia, to effect change, falls into two main thematic areas: governance and health.
We are looking to recruit for multiple positions for our Adolescent Health Project which aim is to increase health education, nutrition and protection for adolescents in Luapula, Eastern and North-Western provinces.
These roles involve frequent travel working with partners across a number of districts.
1. Project Manager/Senior Mentor
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A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience as an active Radio Producer and or media-focused Project Manager. Experience of Health, SGBV or Gender programming essential. Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Production or related field. Candidates with a proven track record of leading large scale and complex productions/projects will be preferred. Must have team management and project management experience. Experience of working within the community/commercial radio sector is an advantage. Candidates must have strong editorial and leadership skills. A valid driving license strongly preferred.
2. Journalism Mentor
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a radio producer. Excellent storytelling, recording, packaging and editing skills and familiarity of Adobe Audition and other editing tools a must. Experience with working on Health. SGBV or Gender programming would be a clear advantage. Training or mentoring experience is an advantage. A valid driving license strongly preferred.
3. Procurement and Logistics Officer
A minimum of 3 years of driving experience. Knowledge of procurement and admin procedures essential. Experience of working within the NGO sector an advantage. A valid driving license is essential.
Method of Application
Applicants should send a motivational letter and CV in one document which clearly states the applicant’s name and the position being applied for in the subject line. Do not send certificates at this stage. The deadline for submitting applications is the Monday, 30th of June 2025 at 17:00 hours. Only email applications will be accepted. Interviews scheduled for early July 2025. Start date shortly thereafter.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Confirmation of positions will be done when funding has been fully secured.Remote work options
Please submit applications to: recruitment@zm.bbcmediaaction.org