Context

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international charity. We use media and communication to help deliver stronger democracies, a safer, more habitable planet and inclusive societies. We bring together a unique blend of journalistic, creative, research and international development expertise; deep local knowledge of our audiences in the places we work; our strong networks of local partners; and our invaluable link to the BBC and everything it stands for.

We serve people who are most vulnerable to information disorder (including mis- and disinformation and information poverty), division, and distrust, with a focus on people underserved by public interest media, and at the frontline of global challenges, risks and crises. We have a particular affinity for and track record of working with young people as agents of change; they will continue to be a central focus. BBC Media Action works with partners around the world to provide impartial, impactful, trustworthy media to people in need so that they can make informed choices to transform their lives.

Job purpose

The Media Development Manager will lead to the design and delivery of effective and imaginative training and outreach materials and activities with diversified target groups. The position aims to increase and promote public interest content around the media ecosystem in Bangladesh, and support media financial viability at the outlet and sectoral level. Besides, S/he will undertake to support technological adaptation in media outputs. This position will also work with media organisations, develop relationships with NGOs/INGOs and government partners, and lead familiarisation, outreach, and training activities with practitioners. The successful candidate will need to work with BBC Media Action’s existing partners to ensure that the media outputs are effectively translating public interest, and audience needs that serve people’s independent decision-making in social and personal spheres. The position is based in Dhaka but with travel to different locations across the country as necessary.

Main Duties & responsibilities

• Lead multi-programme setting of media development activities, including capacity strengthening with media organisations, ensuring that deliverables are on track, on time, and to the required quality standard.
• Coordinate and convene among national and local stakeholders from diverse areas that contribute to the independent, public interest, and resilience information ecosystem of Bangladesh. Closely work with civil society organisations with the agenda of pluralistic media practices through capacity strengthening and consultation.
• Develop and deliver course content, in collaboration with specialists from across the BBC/BBC Media Action, that meets the current and emerging needs of the media/development organisation. This will include the development and design of digital training materials, face-to-face training content, experiential learning, mentoring and coaching programmes.
• Assess the progress of those taking part in training, formally and informally, ensuring that they know where to find further support according to their needs. To take responsibility for making sure that learning outcomes are clear and that individuals know how to take responsibility for their own continued learning.
• Interpret and establish training needs with all interested parties and use this knowledge to develop training plans and build solutions using a range of delivery methods.
• Lead partnership relationships within project team, academy and business associates, key stakeholders and BBC Media Actio client areas. Reporting to manager on an on-going basis.
• Work with other managers and subject matter specialists in the business to help them develop the skills and capabilities to deliver training and facilitate learning.
• Be responsible for the production of any reporting documents required.
• Ensure that all elements of training have clear outcomes, are regularly evaluated and demonstrate clear added value to the BBC Media Action through the appropriate use of KPIs.
• Analyse training evaluation data and implement changes to delivery as appropriate.
• For larger training projects or programmes, assist in recruiting training team to ensure the provision of high quality and effective online, face-to-face and virtual classroom training and monitor the quality of their work. A team can be made up of BBC/BBC Media Action staff and/or freelance trainers.
• Co-ordinate staff, suppliers, budgets and resources for the training project.
• To comply with the BBC Media Action’s policy on diversity and to apply the principles of the policy when carrying out the role.
• To ensure that all training delivered is fully accessible to all delegates.
• To comply with all relevant BBC Media Action safety rules, procedures and guidelines.  To be aware of responsibilities under BBC Media Action safety policies.

In general, regular office hours will apply, but the nature of the role means that a flexible approach to working hours is necessary.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirements

The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.

How to Apply:

If you are interested,

• You must complete the latest job application form of BBC Media Action available in the link on www.bdjobs.com.
• Mark your filled-in application form with your name and position
• Mention the name of the position properly in the email subject line.
• Email your application form to applications@bd.bbcmediaaction.org.
• Do NOT send any cover letter/CV/certificates/photograph except your completed application form.
• If you are applying for more than one position, you must apply separately in line with the job description.

The deadline for submitting applications is 25 August 2024

The BBC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to being inclusive and accessible to disabled people.