staff in 98 international bureaux. It provides multimedia
services to a global weekly audience
of over 300 million in English and 27 languages around the
clock, every day of the year. The
bureaux react to breaking news, provide news updates and
analysis and produce live
programme output. In a highly competitive market, delivering
to both UK Licence Fee payers
and commercial partners, BBC News services must be reliable
and consistent.
Job Title Hub Bureau Manager
Job Reference BBC/TP/788768/31235
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Job Category Journalism
Business Unit News - International Bureau Mgmt
Job Introduction
BBC News is at the heart of the BBC. The BBC News Group employs approximately 1800
staff in 98 international bureaux. It
provides multimedia services to a global weekly audience of over 300 million in
English and 40 languages with 11 being set up this year alone; around the
clock, every day of the year. The
bureaux react to breaking news, provide news updates and analysis and produce
live programme output. In a highly
competitive market, delivering to both UK Licence Fee payers and commercial
partners, BBC News services must be reliable and consistent.
We are looking for an outstanding International Hub Bureau
Manager who will report to the International Manager, Africa/Middle East for
the day-to-day running of the finance, logistics and administration of our two
Nigeria Bureaux [in Lagos and Abuja with a current of 150 staff].
Role Responsibility
The key task of this exciting role is to provide efficient
functioning of the bureaux (administration, technology, staffing, business
relationships and other aspects that may be required for the smooth day-to-day
operation), and to give reliable support to the editorial activity of the
Nigeria Bureaux by supervising these areas for all divisions, in compliance
with the strategic priorities of all parts of the business. In doing so and in
a fast moving environment, the post holder will lead a team of up to ?? staff [administrative, finance, and other
support services] and will have to work with the International Bureaux and IB
Finance teams in London, as well as local suppliers where necessary.
You will be responsible for financial control, the
administration of strategic initiatives, and best practice in the Nigeria and
Ghana bureaux. This will involve oversight of the preparation of timely,
accurate and relevant financial information relating to the Nigeria bureaux as
well as to partnerships. In addition, you will ensure best practice across the
West Africa [Anglophone] region.
Within the context above, the International Hub Bureau
Manager will be responsible for timely and effective day-to-day co-operation
between the Bureaux and the relevant authorities in Nigeria, ensuring best
practice in the BBC’s compliance with local regulations governing such areas as
financial, tax, media and employment/labour laws.
The Ideal Candidate
- ECOWAS national
- Fluent spoken and written English; knowledge of another language desirable.
- Experience of supporting and delivering to strategic objectives.
- Sound book keeping experience: working with budgets; preparing financial reports; advising managers of cost issues; good working knowledge of SAP and/or relevant accounting software.
- Thorough knowledge of local tax, commercial, media, labour and safety legislation.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team;
- Experience of stakeholder and crisis management.
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, with demonstrated experience of negotiating contracts with external suppliers and partners.
- Demonstrated experience of introducing new, flexible and efficient working practices.
Package Description
Contract: Continuing.
Local terms and conditions apply.
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional
upon you having the right to work in Nigeria.
Application Closing
Date
16-10- 2018
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
