Overview

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Answers to (reports to): Senior Architect, IT Solutions (UK – based)

Work location: Tanzania

Job duration: 12 Months fixed term, wit possible extension subject to fund.

BBC Media Action

 

 

 

The Special requirements:

The permission to reside and work in Tanzania. The successful applicant will be employed and based in Tanzania, with a salary based on BBC Media Action’s Tanzania pay scale.

 

About us:

The BBC Media Action is the BBC’s worldwide development organisation, and we believe in the potential of media and communication to effect positive change. We work in over 30 countries throughout the world, supporting the independent media that is critical to democracy and prosperity. Every year, our programs and programmes provide over 100 million people experiencing poverty, inequality, and insecurity with reliable information, thereby improving health, bridging divides, challenging prejudice, and saving and changing lives.

We adhere to the BBC’s editorial standards and principles, but we rely on donations and partnerships to fund our work. Full-time job.

 

 

The overall purpose of the job:

The Solutions Architect will collaborate with the Senior Solutions Architect and the IT Projects team to help implement the organization’s technological strategy. The position holder will have the chance and responsibility to influence the organisation’s key IT projects, from idea development to delivery. You’ll have the experience, desire, and determination to consistently create a successful technological solution. They will be responsible for advising on the use of appropriate technology, budgeting, procurement, and providing technical oversight for UK and international offices when installing new IT solutions to ensure users get the most out of our IT services.

 

The Main responsibilities and accountability:

  • To collaborate to define and explain the IT architectures and methodologies for each project.
  • To ensure complete integration with other BBC Media Action services, such as financial and media archiving solutions.
  • To contribute to the departmental technology strategy.
  • To increase the technical depth of both the UK and international IT teams, and serve as a technical advisor.
  • Encourage skill and knowledge sharing by incorporating fresh ideas and skills into the core technical team.
  • To update, construct, and build project implementation strategies, and accept responsibility for their delivery.
  • To advise on the purchase of equipment and software in compliance with BBC Media Action’s procurement policies and donors/partners.
  • A technical liaison with system integrators and others who offer installation services.
  • To provide specialist expertise for third-line escalations.
  • To understand and adhere to BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy, staff code of conduct, and financial policy, particularly with retirement and fraud.
  • To report any safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director or through the Whistleblowing Policy.
  • Carry out any additional duties that may be assigned.

 

The Required abilities, knowledge, and experience:

  • A solid technical basis in virtualization technologies like Hyper-V, cloud computing, IP networking, and storage.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Azure, Configuration Manager, and Intune, as well as knowledgeable in Windows Server technologies such as Active Directory, user account management, NAS/SAN drives, antivirus, encryption, and troubleshooting.
  • Must have hands-on expertise with program management and migration planning for medium-sized software deployments.
  • A self-motivated, capable of working independently, and adept at managing time effectively while juggling many objectives.
  • A reasonable level of communication and presenting abilities in English, both oral and written, is required. Your interpersonal skills will allow you to establish good working relationships with coworkers at all levels as well as external stakeholders.

 

 

The Safeguarding and Conduct:

The job may entail working with disadvantaged groups of children and adults. The successful candidate will get mandatory training on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may be part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action has a zero-tolerance stance for all types of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. BBC Media Action has no tolerance for fraud or exploitation. If you have any concerns, please contact us at whistleblower@tz.bbcmediaaction.org.

 

Mode of application:

The candidates should email their CV and a short covering letter (in English, PDF, or Microsoft Word format) to recruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org, outlining how they fulfill the job description’s knowledge, skills, training, and experience requirements.

 

Please specify the title of the position applied for in the subject line and submit by 5 p.m. on June 17, 2025.