Project and Finance Officer

GFMD Women in Media Working Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally recognized organization is seeking a Project and Finance Officer to join their London team. This role is crucial in promoting free and ethical journalism globally. You will manage project budgets, support financial processes, and coordinate logistics for training programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project administration, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in media freedom and quality journalism. If you are passionate about media development and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in project administration or financial roles.
• Proven experience in drafting and managing project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support project lifecycle activities including drafting budgets and tracking expenses.
• Provide financial support: process payments and assist with audits.

Skills

Project Administration

Financial Management

Budget Drafting

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Project Management

Degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

DropBox

Teams

Job description

Thomson Foundation is an internationally recognised organisation dedicated to strengthening media freedom and quality journalism across the globe.They are currently seeking a Project and Finance Officer to join their London-based team and contribute to our mission of promoting free, fair, and ethical journalism.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in project administration or financial roles, preferably within the media development sector
• Proven experience in drafting and managing project budgets
• Familiarity with financial processes including invoicing and payment tracking
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, DropBox, Teams, SharePoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus)
• A Master’s degree in project management, journalism, communications, international relations or a related field is preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt in a flexible and proactive way

Key Responsibilities

• Support project lifecycle activities including drafting budgets, tracking expenses, updating project timelines, and monitoring KPIs
• Provide financial support under the supervision of the Director of Finance: process payments, maintain registers, and assist with audits
• Assist in proposal submissions, due diligence, and reporting for institutional, philanthropic, and media projects
• Coordinate logistics for UK-based trainings and programmes, including travel and accommodation
• Maintain electronic records and collaboration tools to support internal workflows
• Contribute to internal documentation, minute-taking, and policy updates
• Support event planning and execution for workshops and conferences
• Collaborate closely with administrators and assist in recruiting and supervising administrative staff

Application Deadline: May 20, 2025

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