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JOB TITLE: Junior Project Coordinator  

DURATION: 6 months with probable extension  

START DATE : 1st of February 2024 

BBC Media Action  

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. We use media and communications to  help reduce poverty, address development goals, and support people to understand their rights. We do this  through partnering with the media, civil society, and others to produce creative programmes and other  outputs which inform and engage audiences on key development issues. We also strengthen the media  sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure of local media organisations in the countries  in which we work.  

Our North Africa operations are based in Tunis. From here we deliver a portfolio of media projects, and  work to ensure they are delivered on time, to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with BBC  editorial values and BBC Media Action best practice.  

Overall, Purpose of Job  

The Junior Project Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the delivery and coordination of projects  within BBC Media Action’s North Africa portfolio. This position involves a diverse range of project  management activities, including event organization, progress tracking, capacity-building, multiplatform  media production, as well as monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities. The role requires  significant day-to-day autonomy and the ability to work effectively in English, French, and Arabic-speaking  environments, both within the office and on location. Flexibility to work long hours, on weekends, or public  holidays may occasionally be required.  

Main duties and accountabilities:  

1. Project Management Support (70%):  

• Assisting in the planning and coordination of project activities to align with project goals  and deadlines.  
• Supporting the organization and management of logistics for project-related events.  
• Aiding in the tracking of project progress, monitoring timelines and deliverables. 
• Contributing to capacity-building efforts and involvement in multiplatform media production  activities.  
• Participating in project meetings, offering administrative and strategic planning support.
• Ensuring compliance with BBC Media Action’s policies and standards in all project  activities.  

2. Research and Learning (MEL) Support (30%):  

•  Collaborating with the Research Manager to track and support MEL activities. 
•  Conducting interviews and gathering data for project advancement and MEL purposes. 
•  Assisting in the analysis of MEL data and preparing reports to provide insights for project  improvement.  
• Engaging in MEL meetings and workshops, contributing to MEL strategy implementation  
• Required skills, knowledge, and experience:  
• Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in management, Marketing, International  Development, Media Studies, or a related field. 
• Experience in Project Management: At least 1 to 2 years of experience in supporting project  management tasks. This includes assistance with the development, delivery, and monitoring of  projects. Direct management of budget is not essential, but familiarity with budget considerations  is advantageous.  
• Project Coordination Skills: Proven skills in coordinating various project activities, particularly  focusing on organizational aspects such as training, event planning, and team collaboration.  
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Familiarity: Understanding of M&E practices, including  experience in conducting surveys and interviews for project assessment and learning.  
• Cultural Understanding: Basic knowledge of the media audiences and beneficiaries in North  Africa, and sensitivity to their varying needs and interests.  
• Report Writing and Documentation: Ability to assist in report writing, including contributing to  project proposals and reports.  
• Financial Acumen: Familiarity with basic financial tracking and procurement processes within a  project context.  
•  Multicultural Team Experience: Experience working in multicultural and diverse teams, capable  of effective collaboration both on-site and remotely.  
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities, with a proven track record of building effective  relationships across different teams and cultural contexts.  
• Risk Management: Basic skills in risk assessment and mitigation in a project management  environment.  
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Arabic and French, with strong verbal and written  communication skills in English.  
• Flexibility: Willingness to work in varied environments and hours, including the flexibility to work  occasional weekends or public holidays, as needed.