Media Action Trustees at BBC Media Action

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Media Action Trustee

Location: Abuja

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.

Trustees are expected to: 

• Identify with, and be motivated by, the values and objectives of BBC Media Action
• Champion the work of BBC Media Action and the need for its support/services to external audiences 
• Introduce and support existing fundraising initiatives 
• Think strategically, look for innovative solutions, provide constructive challenge and be willing to contribute 
• Work collaboratively with a talented Board and Management Team to take decisions for the good of BBC Media Action 
• Have a willingness to give as much time as they reasonably and productively can and at least the minimum time requirement 
• Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship .

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online