We are recruiting a MediaMatch Fund Coordinator to support the delivery of MediaMatch Europe: Matching Fund and Scale-Up Accelerator for Independent Media, a new EU-funded project aimed at strengthening the financial sustainability of independent newsrooms across Europe.

We are looking for a professional with substantial experience in fund coordination, grant management and donor-funded programmes. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day administration of the MediaMatch funding programme, coordinating calls for applications, managing beneficiary selection and contracting, monitoring fundraising results and ensuring transparent and compliant allocation of financial support.

This is a 24-month assignment expected to begin in November 2026. Applicants should email their CV, cover letter and financial offer to jobs@thomsonfoundation.org, using the subject line "MME Fund coordinator application".

We are recruiting a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of MediaMatch Europe: Matching Fund and Scale-Up Accelerator for Independent Media, a new EU-funded project supporting independent newsrooms across Western Europe, Central Europe and the Western Balkans.

We are looking for a professional with substantial experience in managing EU-funded projects, coordinating international partners and overseeing financial support programmes. The role involves supervising project implementation, managing budgets and reporting, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and coordinating financial and technical assistance to independent media. Working closely with Thomson Media and consortium partners, the successful candidate will help strengthen fundraising, develop new revenue streams and improve the financial sustainability of newsrooms across 16 European countries.

This is a 24-month assignment expected to begin in November 2026. Candidates must be based in a country eligible under the Creative Europe programme in Western Europe, Central Europe or the Western Balkans.

We are inviting applications from experienced trainers and mentors to support independent media organisations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda through the EU-funded AGILE programme (Advancing Global Innovation and Learning Effectively to Build Resilience in Independent Media).

We are seeking professionals with extensive expertise in audience development, media business development and innovation, media finance and product costing, media safety and source protection, media operations and continuity, or responsible AI and product governance. Selected experts will deliver practical online training and mentoring to help participating media organisations strengthen audience engagement, financial sustainability and organisational resilience.

Applicants may apply for one or more areas of expertise and can be based anywhere, provided they demonstrate substantial professional experience working in East Africa or on issues relevant to the region.

Applicants should email their CV, statement of interest, indicative daily rate in EUR and relevant work samples, where available, to mea.recruitment@thomsonfoundation.org, using the subject line "AGILE Africa application – [Thematic area or areas] – [Applicant name]".

We are updating our expert database and are particularly interested in CVs from individuals proficient in English and Arabic, with a preference for proficiency in other regional languages.