BBC Media Action’s communication projects are rooted in local people’s experiences and understanding. Our extensive research programme - called "world class” by the UK government’s Department for International Development (DFID) - provides insight into audiences’ lives to ensure that our projects reflect their needs and circumstances. We also use our data to monitor how effectively our programmes engage people and stimulate change; lessons learned are then built into future projects. To share our findings and learning as widely as possible, we publish policy and research reports and briefings to inform communication for development practitioners and policy-makers. Since we are not funded by the licence fee, none of this work would be possible without the backing of our generous donors - governments, foundations, corporations and individuals. In Nigeria, BBC Media Action run a number of multiplatform and capacity-strengthening projects including health radio shows tackling maternal and neonatal health, HIV and AIDS and pneumonia and diarrhoea. A long-running radio drama and magazine shows in both Hausa and Pidgin English address governance issues.
Are you the right candidate?
We have an exciting opportunity to join BBC Media Action as one of our Trustees. This is a rare and excellent opportunity to contribute towards the impactful work that BBC Media Action does around the world. You will also be joining the organisation at a time of transformational change and your expertise will be needed to inspire and engage others to rally around our shared strategic goals.
We are currently seeking to appoint 5 new Trustees to our Board.
Our Trustees play a vital role in overseeing the work of the charity and supporting us to create a positive impact for the communities and people in need that we serve around the world. We are particularly interested in those looking for a new challenge, are passionate about our work, and with skills and experience in at least one but ideally more than one of the following:
- Experience of fundraising from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, philanthropies and corporates, especially in the U.K., European and U.S. markets
- Experience working in the private sector, ideally CEO-level of large companies
- Experience of UK-registered charities, ideally in the international development and environment space and at CEO-level
- Experience working in global influencing, communications, marketing and policy
- Experience working in regions in which BBC Media Action operates, including Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and The Pacific
Main Duties and Rsponsibilities
The duties of a Trustee board member are to:
- Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees, working with the Chief Executive and Management Team team, to develop and agree strategic goals and objectives
- Define the parameters on which the budget will be based, agree the budget and monitor financial performance to ensure the financial sustainability of BBC Media Action
- Monitor the charity’s progress towards the achievement of its strategic goals and objectives and monitor the impact of its activities on its programme participants
- Safeguard the good name and values of BBC Media Action
- Ensure that BBC Media Action complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- Ensure that BBC Media Action uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
- Be accountable to stakeholders for the way in which they have discharged their responsibilities as Trustees
- Act in good faith and in the best interests of BBC Media Action to further its aims
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