Deadline: 20 January, 2021
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Swiss Arts Council is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Head of Pro Helvetia Cairo.
The foundation aims to promote Swiss arts and culture with a focus on diversity.
Responsibilities
- Manage and strategically develop the foundation’s activities in Egypt and the Arab world
- Develop and monitor annual programme, process applications in all art disciplines (except film) in collaboration with the specialists at head office in Switzerland, as well as ensure the accurate reporting of the head office activities
- Build new and expand the office’s existing networks within the arts sector in Egypt, Arab countries and Switzerland and maintain relations with other foreign arts councils, Swiss representations (Swiss embassies and consulates) and regional arts and cultural bodies
- Promote, stimulate and support (in cooperation with cultural actors and partners from the region) artistic/cultural projects with Swiss content as well as cultural exchange activities with Swiss and Arab participants and the Arab region and be responsible for the financial administration of such projects
- Oversee the communication strategy of the office
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent education
- Competence in conceptual thinking and willingness to take on responsibility
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Experience in cultural project management and administrative work, including expertise in financial management and accounting
- Knowledge of the contemporary cultural scenes in Egypt and the Arab world and professional experience within at least one artistic discipline
- Familiarity with the international art environment and strong cross-cultural sensibilities
- Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic (written and spoken)
- Knowledge of German and/or French is an asset
- Experience with the production of cultural events
- Experience in personnel management, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and willingness to work hands-on
To apply and for more information, click here.
Photo source: Pro Helvetia
