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Country Director, Tunisia & Algeria BBC Media Action

BBC Media Action is the independent international charity of the BBC which uses media to advance development worldwide. Our mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives in developing and transitional countries through innovative use of media. We do this through our focus on governance and human rights, health, humanitarian response and resilience. We work in partnerships that include governments, broadcasters, civil society institutions, donor agencies and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
As Country Director, you’ll assume overall responsibility for delivering projects in Tunisia & Algeria to agreed targets and objectives. As well as managing in-country teams, you’ll ensuring the quality and cohesion of project outputs, acting as a representative for BBC Media Action in Tunisia and Algeria to key stakeholders.
With your substantial overseas management experience, ideally in a media and/or international development setting, you’ll also have excellent field-based knowledge of the development and/or media context in North Africa. We need your proven ability to deliver complex projects to deadlines and within budget, with a good track record of donor liaison and reporting. In addition to your significant experience in the management of budgets of no less than £300K, including the effective use of resources you’ll also have substantial experience in the management of diverse and creative teams of staff.
To apply, please click on the Apply Button to be redirected to the BBC website
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 4th July