Vacancy title:
Cultural Project Manager
Jobs at:
Alliance Française de KampalaDeadline of this Job:
Sunday, December 15 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Within the global network of Alliances Françaises, the Alliance Française de Kampala’s mission is to promote the French language and Culture in Uganda through teaching French, providing the public with a media library and organizing cultural and educational activities.
AFK is a non-governmental association established in Uganda in 1954.
Cultural Assistant Position
This position requires a good knowledge of local cultural networks as well as a good command of French and English Languages. He/She works under the direct supervision of the cultural coordinator, to whom he/she reports regularly.
Key responsibilities - Cultural department
• Participate in the development, planning and implementation of the AFK annual cultural program.
• Act as a point of contact for cultural partners (artists,writers, filmmakers, etc.) and, occasionally, negotiate MOUs and contracts.
• Participate in the organization and implementation ofcultural events on-site, off-site and remotely.
• Monitor cultural activities in Kampala and map thecultural actors present (artists, writers, intellectuals, social actors, etc.).
• Strengthen the AFK partnership network (artists, civilsociety, academics, institutions, NGOs).
• Assist the cultural coordinator in setting up, draftingand monitoring institutional partnerships projects with the French Embassy, French Institute, the EUNIC Cluster, the Goethe Zentrum Institute, etc.)
• Regularly prepare and present a review of culturalactivities and events to the stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities - Media library
• Organize and lead various cultural activities, facilitating the discovery of French and French-speaking cultures for AF students, French clubs and partner schools.
• Assist the media library team in programming and organizing the Talks and Thoughts workshop.
Responsibilities - Language Department
• Participate in the designing of cultural mediation materials for French learners (posters, etc.)
• In conjunction with the Language department team, develop, plan and implement activities for AF Students
Responsibilities - Communication
• Assist the sponsorship manager in finding annual sponsors for cultural activities or for one-off events (projects, music festival, conference, workshops etc)
• Participate in the design of communication materials for the promotion of cultural activities, events and products.
• In conjunction with the communications officer, ensure the promotion of AF activities during events.
Skills and qualities
• Good knowledge of the local cultural environment and its practices.
• Knowledge of institutional cultural environments is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in the cultural field.
• French-English bilingualism preferred. At least
• B2 level for both languages
• Ability to work in a team and interact with different stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and project management.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
• A graphic design skill is a plus (Canva and/or other software)
• Ability to work late hours at cultural events
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
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