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Jobs, British Council in Nigeria Recruits Arts Manager

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Jobs, British Council in Nigeria Recruits Arts Manager

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Nigeria – Arts Manager

The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of ‘Arts Manager’.

Job Aim:
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
Develop relationships with key practitioners and organisations
Provide market intelligence and information
Develop art projects.
Manage agreed budgets to British Council standards

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

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS:
Connecting with others
Working together
Being accountable

HOW TO APPLY
Read through the role profile (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-ng-arts-manager-rp.doc) and behaviours document (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-britishcouncil-job-behaviours.pdf). Download and complete the application form(http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-external-application-form.doc).

Completed application forms should be submitted via email toFposts@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.

The British Council has a presence in more than 100 countries and in every region of the world. We engage groups of people at all levels of society. Whether you’re interested in engaging new cultures or building international co-operation, the British Council can broker the relationships you need.