Latest Job Vacancy at British Council Nigeria ,August 2011

Latest Job Vacancy at British Council Nigeria ,August 2011
The British Council in Nigeria is recruiting a qualified individual to fill the post of ‘Arts Manager’.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
To work with the BC senior team in Nigeria to deliver programmes, audiences and partnerships which contribute to the British Council’s cultural relations programme through the arts and creative industries.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and expand knowledge of the Nigerian arts sector
Provide market intelligence and information
Develop art projects
Develop relationships with key practitioners and organisations
Manage agreed budgets to British Council standards
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS:
Connecting with others
Being accountable

Working together
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
Up-to-date knowledge of the Nigerian/African/UK arts and creative sectors with a broad network of contacts
Three years of experience in Nigeria’s arts sector, ideally with international links
A bachelor’s degree
Ability to make artistic judgements on new work
An understanding of the educational, developmental and creative industry opportunities of the arts


METHOD OF APPLICATION
Read through the role profile and behaviours document. Download and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted via email to Fposts@ng.britishcouncil.org with subject “Application for the job of Arts Manager” on 2 September 2011.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest.
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