Project Manager for "Dilijan Arts Initiative" Program
TITLE: Project Manager for "Dilijan Arts Initiative" Program
DURATION: Long Term
LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia
JOB DESCRIPTION: IDeA Foundation is seeking a Project Manager for "Dilijan Arts Initiative" Program to join the Dilijan Development team. The Project Manager will be responsible for organizing and monitoring cultural and artistic events in Dilijan in particular the Dilijan Arts Observatory. The major focus of the role is to support the art and cultural projects concept for Dilijan community to ensure further development of Dilijan territory.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the planning and implementation of the Dilijan Arts Observatory, plus workshops and events in Dilijan;
- Execute from Armenia the logistical planning of exhibitions or events related to the Dilijan Arts Observatory in Europe (Berlin, Paris and possibly further locations);
- Facilitate the on-going definition of the project scope, goals and deliverables in dialogue with the Senior Curator;
- Define and oversee project tasks and resource requirements;
- Develop logistics of project plans in accordance with curatorial vision;
- Assemble and coordinate the project staff;
- Manage project budget;
- Plan and schedule project timelines;
- Track project deliverables using appropriate tools;
- Provide direction and support to the project team;
- Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders on the progress of the project.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Deep understanding of modern trends in contemporary art, design, and culture;
- Experience in organizing art and cultural events;
- BA in Arts Organization, Art History, Curatorial Studies, Visual and Cultural Studies, Art Education, or related studies;
- Qualification/ experience in project management preferably in the arts and/ or education;
- Experience in writing business plans and fundraising proposals would be a plus;
- Experience working with international organizations;
- Proven experience of people coordination;
- Proven experience in strategic planning and risk management;
- Excellent knowledge of Armenian, English, and Russian languages, both oral and written;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills;
- Experience working with artists, designers, curators, and academics both locally and internationally;
- Flexible personality, able to work under pressure.
REMUNERATION/ SALARY: Highly competitive
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications online through:https://portal.idea.am/apply . Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.
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OPENING DATE: 25 August 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 09 September 2016
ABOUT COMPANY: IDeA Foundation (Initiatives for Development of Armenia) is a charitable foundation fostering the transition of Armenians from survival to prosperity aimed mindset. IDeA's 5 focus areas are Infrastructure development, Country brand development, Cultural heritage, Tourism, and Education.
ABOUT: IDeA Foundation believes that art exhibitions, concerts, theater and music performances will help to change significantly the image and experience at Dilijan in the eyes of Dilijan community and global international tourists.