Job Details:
Organisation: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Deadline Sun, 1 Apr 2018
Job type: Contract
Location:
United Kingdom
Project Coordinator – Thomson Reuters Foundation London
The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is the international development arm of the world’s leading provider of news and information, Thomson Reuters. The organization is an impact multiplier, running global programmes that promote socio-economic progress and the rule of law worldwide.
We stand for free, independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment, and the rule of law. We expose corruption worldwide and play a leading role in the global fight against human trafficking. We use the skills, values, and expertise of Thomson Reuters to run programmes that trigger real change and empower people around the world, including free legal assistance, journalism and media training, coverage of the world’s under-reported stories, and the Trust Conference.
The Position
The Foundation seeks a Project Coordinator to work primarily on its award-winning programme Wealth of Nations. This programme supports African media to report on and investigate the abuse of tax laws and illicit finance. The programme sits within the Foundation’s Media Development team, which runs a range of programmes aiming to foster the highest standards of journalism worldwide. More information on the programme is available at www.wealth-of-nations.org.
Key Responsibilities
• To provide logistical support for activities including workshops and mentoring schemes
• To coordinate activities with partner organisations across Africa
• To monitor programme finances in collaboration with colleagues in the team
• To keep track of programme outputs and examples of impact, and contribute to report writing
• To write website content relating to the project
• To perform data capture and maintain database records
• To maintain the network of journalists involved in the programme
• To assist with other duties or work on other programmes, as required
• Occasional travel may be required
Person specification
• At least 3 years’ working experience
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Highly motivated with ability to work independently or in a team environment; a self-starter and problem solver, who pays attention to detail and is good on follow-through
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and to work with changing priorities and time pressures
• Excellent numerical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of administrative or finance processes
• Competency in Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience with databases would be an advantage.
• Ability in French and/or Arabic would be an advantage
To apply for this position, please email your CV and covering letter to trfmedia@thomsonreuters.com by close of business on Sunday, 01 April 2018. Please use the subject line 'TRF Project Coordinator - Application'.
Project Coordinator - Wealth of Nations
Job posted by: Thomson Reuters Foundation - Mon, 19 Mar 2018Job Details:
Organisation: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Deadline Sun, 1 Apr 2018
Job type: Contract
Location: United Kingdom
Project Coordinator – Thomson Reuters Foundation London
The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is the international development arm of the world’s leading provider of news and information, Thomson Reuters. The organization is an impact multiplier, running global programmes that promote socio-economic progress and the rule of law worldwide.
We stand for free, independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment, and the rule of law. We expose corruption worldwide and play a leading role in the global fight against human trafficking. We use the skills, values, and expertise of Thomson Reuters to run programmes that trigger real change and empower people around the world, including free legal assistance, journalism and media training, coverage of the world’s under-reported stories, and the Trust Conference.
The Position
The Foundation seeks a Project Coordinator to work primarily on its award-winning programme Wealth of Nations. This programme supports African media to report on and investigate the abuse of tax laws and illicit finance. The programme sits within the Foundation’s Media Development team, which runs a range of programmes aiming to foster the highest standards of journalism worldwide. More information on the programme is available at www.wealth-of-nations.org.
Key Responsibilities
• To provide logistical support for activities including workshops and mentoring schemes
• To coordinate activities with partner organisations across Africa
• To monitor programme finances in collaboration with colleagues in the team
• To keep track of programme outputs and examples of impact, and contribute to report writing
• To write website content relating to the project
• To perform data capture and maintain database records
• To maintain the network of journalists involved in the programme
• To assist with other duties or work on other programmes, as required
• Occasional travel may be required
Person specification
• At least 3 years’ working experience
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Highly motivated with ability to work independently or in a team environment; a self-starter and problem solver, who pays attention to detail and is good on follow-through
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and to work with changing priorities and time pressures
• Excellent numerical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of administrative or finance processes
• Competency in Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience with databases would be an advantage.
• Ability in French and/or Arabic would be an advantage
To apply for this position, please email your CV and covering letter to trfmedia@thomsonreuters.com by close of business on Sunday, 01 April 2018. Please use the subject line 'TRF Project Coordinator - Application'.