Job Positions at BBC Media Action

BBC Media Action is the international development charity of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), working in over 25 countries across the world. BBC Media Action works in partnership with local media agencies, civil society organisations, and governments to achieve long term development goals. We produce creative media content to inform and engage audiences, and strengthen the media sector by building professional skills and technical capacity.

This is your chance to be part of. the world’s most trusted broadcaster and join a team committed to producing creative, quality, development-driven programmes. BBC Media Action, the international charity arm of the BBC, is seeking talented professionals with the right experience to join our Nigeria team as we launch exciting new projects in 2014 and 2015.

SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER (QUALITATIVE)

JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Research Officer will support the Head of Research and Learning in the effective design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative research, as well as line management of other team members.

DUTIES:
Support the effective design, co-ordination and delivery of research for all BBC Media Action’s projects across a range of different themes (e.g. health and governance), comprising of qualitative formative studies, process research (e.g. pre-testing of outputs) and impact evaluation;
Support the procurement, commissioning, facilitating and monitoring of research and outreach inputs (e.g. focus group sessions, panel studies, case studies, listening groups, quantitative studies / surveys etc), including negotiations on technical matters with BBC Media Action staff and external agencies, working to budget and deadline requirements;
To be primarily responsible for qualitative research activities conducted by BBC Media Action, using innovative and suitable methodologies; undertake the conduct of all research sampling, research instrument design (e.g. discussion guide, recruiting questionnaire), data collection, data analysis and report writing when required.
Support the analyses of qualitative data primarily and quantitative data (when required), interpreting and communicating learnings from primary and secondary research work in order to help senior management, project management, production, and training teams to draw insights from the data that will be useful in the design of activities;
Undertake the communication of findings / learnings to internal teams and external organizations as may be required;
Undertake line management of direct reports and the supervision of research work of other team members to include (but not limited to) the following:
Work with junior team members to design their work plans/timelines/itineraries in accordance with overall departmental and / or organizational workplans
Oversee the implementation of tasks assigned to junior team members; undertake day to day tracking of team members’ work plan/ tasks to ensure delivery to time and quality
Conduct appraisals/performance development reviews with junior team members
Support the development of team members capacity/skills
Maintain the liaison with other BBC Media Action partners (NGO, Civil Society Organizations, and listening groups) to monitor quality control and timely delivery of projects
Oversee planning and implementation of study fieldwork, site selection, recruitment of respondents, data collection, data storage and data processing.
Oversee travel planning, including risk assessments;
Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Strong qualitative research skills (study design, sampling, data collection, moderating, data management, data analysis, interpretation of data and insightful reporting etc.)
Good knowledge of quantitative research techniques and how they inform qualitative research methods;
Experience supervising and running field research teams, for qualitative studies as well as quantitative studies;
Ability to work closely with a production team (internal or external) in applying research findings to media outputs; A good grasp of, or enthusiasm to learn about, communication strategies and development issues; Experience of writing precise and clear reports and briefing documents;
Ability to multitask and deliver promptly; Good IT skills, including MS Word, Excel and
PowerPoint; Result oriented and commitment to excellence; Transparent judgement and decision making, and high level of professionalism.
Ability to work in a team and in a multicultural environment; Result oriented and commitment to excellence;
Ability to multitask and deliver promptly. Ability to speak and write Hausa is a key requirement.

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
A first degree in the Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Behavioural sciences, the Humanities or any other relevant field;
A Master’s degree in any of the disciplines above will be an added advantage;
Strong research experience in qualitative research.
Ability to speak and write one or more of the following Nigerian Languages: Hausa, Yoruba and / or lgbo.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR THE POSITION
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
Analytical thinking: Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into
component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically.
Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-salving and/or development.
Strategic thinking: Can identify a vision along with the plans that need to be implemented to meet the end goal.
Evaluates situations, decisions, issues, etc. in the short, medium and longer-term.
Decision-making: Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made .
Imagination/Creative thinking: Is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.
Planning and organisation: Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and
appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into
account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
requirements.
Resilience: Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an
approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Influencing and persuading: Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to
convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
Managing relationships and team working: Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.

FINANCE RESOURCE OFFICER

JOB PURPOSE
Assist the Head of Finance in ensuring proper management of BBC Media Action’s assets, support all procurement processes and support the daily activities of the Finance Department.


MAIN DUTIES
Reconciliation of advances.
Report any delinquent advances and ensure that all retired advances have the necessary support documentation.
Update the assets register monthly.
Ensure safe keeping of all BBC Media Action fixed and movable assets
Reconciliation of all prepayments
Regular update of the assets movement register
Support all procurement processes.
Making sure that there is enough cash for disbursement for project activities.
Cash withdrawal from banks
Make sure that all files and physical records are properly arranged in the finance office
Cross check all postings by the finance assistant to make sure they are posted to the right sap codes.
Supervise and assist the finance assistant is disbursing cash on the field or in the office when needed.
Prepare supporting documents for audit
Request for needed equipments and stationeries for the finance office
Perform any other accounting and financial tasks as may be assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential
First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or in related field.
Considerable working experience in the Finance or Procurement department of a reputable international NGO.
Progressive working experience in budgeting and financial management systems;
Experience in donor funded projects;
Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial ‘common sense';
Ability to communicate accounting and financial information clearly and concisely;
Proven ability to manage procurement/asset processes.
Proficiency in MIS Office programmes;
Fluency in spoken and written English;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Desirable
Energetic and personable;
Possess friendly and service-oriented personality;
Maintain composure under intense pressure while working to meet deadlines;

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR THE POSITION
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
Analytical thinking: Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into
component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically.
Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-salving and/or development.
Strategic thinking: Can identify a vision along with the plans that need to be implemented to meet the end goal.
Evaluates situations, decisions, issues, etc. in the short, medium and longer-term.
Decision-making: Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made .
Imagination/Creative thinking: Is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.
Planning and organisation: Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and
appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into
account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
requirements.
Resilience: Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an
approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Influencing and persuading: Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to
convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
Managing relationships and team working: Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should please send in their application/cover letter with a capability statement stating their capability for the job, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae (word document please) with names and addresses of at least 2 professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) not later than 26th May, 2015 to the email addresses corresponding to the position applied for clearly stated on the application letter.

SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER (QUALITATIVE) >>> snrresofficer@ng.bbcmediaaction.org
FINANCE RESOURCE OFFICER >>> finresofficer@ng.bbcmediaaction.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 26 May, 2015