Job title: Sub-grants officer (freelance/part-time)

Reports to: Project Lead /Head of Finance, BBC Media Action

Duration: 12-month fixed term (possibility to continue)

Contract type: Fixed term (initially up to 12 days per month, with the possibility of extension up to four years)

Location: Chisinau

Language requirement: Fluency in Romanian and English required. Russian language skills desirable.

How to apply:

Please send your CV along with your daily rate and a short covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements listed in these terms of reference, with the subject line indicating the position title to: info.EAP@uk.bbcmediaaction.org on or before 1st November 2026.

Applications without the cover letter will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note this position is contingent on funding.

About the role:

BBC Media Action is implementing a four-year programme in Moldova, aiming to foster social cohesion by strengthening the capacity of media and civil society as accountability actors. The project will support CSOs to strengthen community mobilisation, inclusive dialogue, civic engagement and advocacy, and support media organisations to produce more relevant, independent and public-interest content that responds to citizens’ needs.

BBC Media Action is seeking a freelance, part-time Sub-Grants officer based in Chisinau, to support sub-awards provided to local implementing Media partners and other eligible entities. This role will ensure that all sub-grants are awarded, managed, monitored, and closed in compliance with donor regulations, organisational policies, and Moldovan legal requirements.

This role may involve working with vulnerable children and adults. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct.

BBC Media Action is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Job description

• Sub-grants officer, Moldova (freelance/part-time)