The British Council recruits 01 Arts Project Manager Senegal
Company: British Council
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other’s strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.
Role Purpose
The Arts Project Manager Senegal will, working closely with the Country Director and other colleagues, lead on the design, development and implementation of Arts activities in-country, delivered through one or more of the Arts four global programmes: Culture Connects, Spotlights on Culture, Creative Economy and Arts Responds to Global Challenges.
He/she will lead on partnerships and business development for our Arts portfolio, identifying potential funding and delivery partners from among international donors, corporate partners, trusts and foundations, and submitting proposals to such partners. He/she will manage sector partner and stakeholder relationships. They will also build relationships and work closely with their peers in Senegal and in SSA, and across the global Arts network, often collaborating on global programmes.
Role specific knowledge and experience
The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of current trends and practices in at least one sector of the arts and creative industries in Senegal
- Demonstrable experience of working on national arts/ creative industry projects
- Good understanding of the arts and creative industries in country
- Proven experience of working in or with the arts and/or creative industries sector
- Active and up-to-date network of diverse arts sector contacts
- Active commitment to Equality, Diversity and Knowledge
- Understanding of programme/project governance structures
- Able to lead digital events on basic platforms (Microsoft Teams) ensuring all corporate standards are met, including those for accessibility and safeguarding
Desirable Experience
- Understanding and appreciation of current arts trends and practices in the UK
- Experience of working on international arts projects
Further Information
- Pay Band – 6
- Remuneration – XOF 1,178,774 per month
- Contract Type – 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
- Location – Dakar, Senegal
- Requirements – All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Senegal. The British Council will not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.
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Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.
Closing Date – 9 January 2022 (23:59 South Africa Time).Postuler