Job Title: Project Manager

Duty Station: Dhaka

Reports To: Country Director

Duration: 01 September 2026 to 31 March 2027.
               
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 combine 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 most vulnerable to information disorder (including mis- and disinformation and information poverty), division, and distrust, focusing 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.

Overall purpose:

To co-ordinate and support the day-to-day operations of the projects in Bangladesh, monitoring progress towards project deliverables and working with the Country Director and other colleagues across the office to identify and resolve issues connected for ensuring that projects deliver on time, on budget and to high quality. The position is based in Dhaka and will involve regular travel within Bangladesh and internationally from time to time. 

Main Duties & responsibilities:

  • Convene and support the Country Programme Delivery Team for the project in Bangladesh, ensuring that local, national and international consortium partners are able to contribute to programme design, implementation, monitoring and learning.
  • Manage and monitor the delivery of project activities in Bangladesh, ensuring that deliverables are on track, on time and to the required quality standard.
  • Operate (and, where required, design new) tools and systems to organize the project efficiently and effectively.
  • Liaise regularly with programme staff and partners in other countries and at the global level, to ensure strong coordination across the global programme.
  • Act as a hub for communication between partners and teams, maintaining good working relationships with key personnel and establishing and operating robust working arrangements for planning, maintaining and reviewing project delivery.
  • Provide expert support and advice for the project in the area of media development.
  • Work with finance colleagues to manage project budgets, exercising a degree of judgment to ensure that financial targets are met.
  • Write, compile and edit monthly, quarterly and annual reports and other documents needed to meet the deliverable and reporting commitments for the global programme management until, donors and partners.
  • Line manage project staff as designated, building their capacity by passing on skills and techniques and conducting informal training and mentoring sessions.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of BBC Media Action’s strategy for Bangladesh, including contributing to programme development activities and working with colleagues outside the direct project focus area, as required.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or other relevant subjects from any reputed university or institute.
  • Minimum 7-8 years’ professional experiences, including 4-5 years in a project management role with responsibility for managing project budgets, staff, risk mitigation, and donor compliance in NGOs/INGOs.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirements:

Criteria
Essential / Desirable
Substantial experience of collaborative working, with confidence and proven ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
E
Strong experience of project management, with a demonstrable ability to effectively plan, monitor and provide progress reporting.
E
Strong knowledge of climate change & WCIS/ media development/ freedom of expression and democracy, human rights concepts and techniques (experience of having delivered relevant projects in the past is highly desirable)
D
Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
E
Highly numerate, with the ability to track budget allocations and provide accurate financial reports.
E
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
E
Strong line management skills and experience in active and positive management of staff.
E
Excellent English & Bangla writing skills.
E
Good organizational and time management skills, with the proven ability to prioritize across multiple tasks, work independently and maintain attention to detail.
E
Experience working in a development or related setting with associated experience of development project design and donor reporting.
E
Understanding of safeguarding principles, practice and compliance.
E
Journalism training and/or experience, good editorial awareness and experience of contributing to editorial decision-making
D
Commitment to equal opportunities and health & safety.
E

How to Apply: If you are interested -

  • You must complete the latest job application form of BBC Media Action, available at the link on www.bdjobs.com.
  • Mark your filled-in application form with your name and position name.
  • Mention the name of the position properly in the email subject line.
  • Email your application form to [email protected]
  • 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 31 July 2026.

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