Job Description Ref no: CZA-PM-CE
/ Role ProfileJob Title / Project Manager (British Council Connect ZA)
Closing Date / 2 April 2015 / Application method / Completion of application forms
Directorate or Region / SSA / Department/Country / Arts/South Africa
Location of post / Johannesburg / Pay range / ZAR 15,000 – 25,000 dependent on experience
Internal Grade CA 6/ G
Reports to / Head of Arts / Duration of job / 1 year fixed term
Job Purpose:
We are looking for an experienced project manager to join the British Council Connect ZA arts team. You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of exciting arts projects with our partners from the UK and South Africa with a particular focus on managing collaborative projects which are multidisciplinary in nature. .
The post requires good project management skills and a keen eye for detail with an understanding of what makes the creative sector tick and connecting opportunities. The post holder must have have a keen interest in creativity from the UK and the energy and enthusiasm to communicate the aims of our project far and wide to our target audience of 18 – 35 year olds.
Context and environment:
British Council Connect ZA is a project from that is working to connect the new generation of creative professionals and audiences in the UK and South Africa. The project utilises innovative digital techniques in developing programmes of work. Connect ZA reaches new diverse audiences for the arts by working in spaces and places where our audience live and work. Our showcasing develops audiences for work that challenges and updates perceptions of contemporary creativity. Our partners share expertise in working digitally, developing young audiences and supporting new creative careers.
The British Council’s Creative Economy programme forges connections between the growing creative industries in the UK and overseas. Using on-the-ground resources in over one hundred nations, and a global network defined by direct access to policymakers and collaborative dialogue, we co-create programmes to develop cultural enterprise, leadership, skills and infrastructure in partnership with a range of organisations and individuals.
The global arts team is a group of experts in the Arts in the UK and worldwide who build strong external networks and partnerships. Using these networks, working with colleagues across the organisation, they develop international opportunities in four specific priority areas:
· Bringing new UK work to new global audiences
· Showcasing the UK at events of international importance
· Developing skills and leadership in the creative sector
· Harnessing the power of arts in achieving international development goals
Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:
The post holder will be accountable to the Connect ZA Head of Arts for the successful progress and implementation of projects either developed by the team or individuals.
Specific duties will include:
- managing partners that deliver projects
- financial management and reporting
- monitoring and evaluation
- support delivery of creative sector development events and initiatives
- developing relationships with relevant creative sector stakeholders
- working with partners to develop opportunities for young creatives
- supporting our work around audience development with our partners
- helping to develop digital engagement strategies and platforms
- documenting work and publicising activities across our digital platforms
- Working closely with the Head of Arts and the Regional Business Manager in seeking opportunities for partnerships and income potential
Key relationships:
Internal:
· coordination and cooperation with the Connect ZA team
· support to senior managers in representing the Council’s operational programme to external stakeholders
· collaboration with communications colleagues to promote project marketing
· general team working with colleagues across the directorate
· connection with the advisory teams in London
External:
· coordination and cooperation with project partners and the wider creative sector
Other important features or requirements of the job
Operational project work requires occasional (or sometimes regular) work outside conditioned hours, for example in the evenings or at weekends. TOIL should be agreed with the line manager in advance to maintain an adequate work-life balance. Post holders may be required to travel abroad on British Council business and should therefore hold valid travel documents.
Please specify any passport/visa and/or nationality requirement. / Right to live and work in South Africa
Please indicate if any security or legal checks are required
for this role. / Standard South Africa Police Service (SAPS) checks required for all in the employment of BC South Africa
Person Specification
Behaviours / · Creating shared purpose (Essential)
· Connecting with others (Essential)
· Working together (More demanding)
· Being accountable (More demanding)
· Making it happen (More demanding)
· Shaping the future (Essential) / · Interviewing
Skills and Knowledge / · Project management
(Excel spreads and project management tools)
· Partner management
· Networks in creative sector in South Africa / · Knowledge of the arts sector in the UK
· Understanding of creative industries
· Digital platform management
(Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter) / · Shortlisting & interviewing
Experience / · Previous work experience in the arts
· Experience in the delivery of events
· Experience of working with creatives 18-35 in South Africa / · Shortlisting & interviewing
Qualifications / · Matriculation graduate / · Ist degree in any discipline / · Shortlisting
Submitted by / Levinia Jones / Date / 16/03/2015
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