WAN-IFRA Project Director - Media Freedom

• Direct oversight of the programme including adherence to and maintenance of the approved Results Assessment Framework, project implementation plan, delivery and reporting timelines, and annual budgets
• Manage and coordinate all project reporting requirements, including quarterly narrative and financial reporting
• Coordinate with BBC Media Action implementation teams and identify synergies within WAN-IFRA's wider media support portfolio
• Manage budgets, expenditure tracking, risk management, and ensure compliance with donor procedures and standards

This role fosters healthier and inclusive information flows, strengthens digital media literacy among the public, and addresses capacity gaps of journalists to build a more resilient, pluralistic and inclusive media ecosystem in India.

• Experience leading EU/EC funded projects and managing external grants agreements
• Knowledge of the current media landscape and specific challenges facing independent media
• Experience working with BBC Media Action and familiarity with their project management and MEL processes (asset)
• Strong project management skills with capacity to work collaboratively and with attention to detail

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

WAN-IFRA (World Association of News Publishers) works to foster healthier information and media ecosystems through capacity strengthening, media content creation, and coalition building.