BBC Media Action – Junior Information Security Officer

Job Description

• Location: Tanzania
• Job Title: Junior Information Security Officer
• Reports to: Systems Engineer
• Duration: 12 months fixed term, with possible extension subject to funding
• Special Requirements: The right to live and work in Tanzania. The successful applicant will be employed and based in Tanzania, with salary set according to BBC Media Action’s Tanzania pay scales
• Application Instructions: Candidates should send their CV and a short covering letter (in English, PDF or Microsoft Word format) setting out how you meet the knowledge, skills, training and experience requirements listed in the job description to: [email protected] – please include the title of the position applied for in the subject line and send by 5pm on 16th March 2025

Context:

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development organisation, and we believe in the power of media and communication for good. We work in more than 30 countries around the world, supporting the independent media essential to democracy and development. Each year our projects and programmes reach over 100 million people facing poverty, inequality and insecurity with information they can trust, helping to improve health, bridge divides, challenge prejudice, and save and change lives. We follow the editorial standards and values of the BBC, but we rely on funding from donors and partners to carry out our work.

Overall Purpose of Job:

Working within the cross-country IT Projects team, the junior information security officer will undertake routine monitoring of information systems across BBC Media Action’s global footprint to help protect them against attacks, as well as working with country office colleagues to ensure end user devices meet the security requirements.

Main Duties and Accountabilities:

• Operate monitoring systems focused on cyber security, following agreed processes to respond to incidents.
• Support the reporting of cyber security incidents by compiling logs, preparing written reports and operating alert and escalation procedures.
• Follow agreed processes to respond to incidents.
• Produce and transmit reports regarding cyber security incidents to internal and external authorities.
• Monitor client audit tools, working to update and remediate end user devices.
• Document and update system documentation and records.
• Understand and comply with BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy, the staff code of conduct as well as financial policy especially on retirement and fraud.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director, or using the Whistleblowing Policy.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• A genuine enthusiasm for information systems (IS) and technology.
• An understanding of IS principles and best practices.
• Have experience working within a Microsoft Windows environment, ideally with experience of log aggregation tools or centralised management consoles.
• Understanding and experience working in a cyber security role.
• Be able to prioritise workloads and know when to seek guidance.
• A fair standard of communication and presentation skills in English, both oral and written, is essential.
• Experience using relevant toolsets, will be an advantage.

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send their CV and a short covering letter (in English, PDF or Microsoft Word format) setting out how you meet the knowledge, skills, training and experience requirements listed in the job description to: [email protected] – please include the title of the position applied for in the subject line and send by 5pm on 16th March 2025

Additional Information:

The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. BBC Media Action has zero tolerance for fraud and exploitation. If you have any concerns, please share with us through [email protected].