Solutions Architect at BBC Media Action

Solutions Architect at BBC Media Action

Solutions Architect

BBC Media Action

Location: Tanzania

Reports to: Senior Architect, IT Solutions (UK-based)

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.

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. Job type Full-time Job

Overall purpose of job:

The Solutions Architect will work with the Senior Solutions Architect and IT Projects team to help deliver the organisation’s technology strategy. The post holder will have the opportunity and responsibility to shape the organisation’s strategic technology projects, being engaged from idea conception through to delivery. You’ll have the experience, passion, and determination to ensure a successful technical solution is implemented every time. They will be expected to advise in the use of appropriate technology, budgeting, procurement, and provide technical governance for UK & International offices when implementing new IT solutions to ensure users get the most out of our IT services.

Main duties and accountabilities:

• Collaborate to define and communicate IT architectures & approaches for each project.
• Ensure full integration with other BBC Media Action services, such as finance and media archiving products.
• Contribute to departmental technology strategy.
• Increase the technical depth of both the UK & International IT teams and act as a technical advisor.
• Promote skills and knowledge share, investing new ideas and skills into the core technology team.
• Update, create, and develop project implementation plans and take responsibility for delivery of these plans.
• Advise on equipment and software purchasing in accordance with procurement procedures of BBC Media Action and donors/partners.
• Technical lead with systems integrators and others who provide installation services.
• Provide specialist expertise for 3rd line escalations.
• 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:

• Strong technical foundation in virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V, cloud computing, IP networking, and storage.
• Must be well-versed in Microsoft Office 365, Azure, Configuration Manager, and Intune, and have a solid understanding of Windows Server technologies including Active Directory, user account management, NAS/SAN drives, antivirus, encryption, and troubleshooting.
• Must have hands-on experience in programme management and migration planning for medium-scale software deployments.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and skilled at managing your time effectively while balancing multiple priorities.
• A fair standard of communication and presentation skills in English, both oral and written, is essential. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels and with external partners.

Safeguarding and conduct:

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].

How to Apply:

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 17th June 2025