Programme Manager Arts

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering the British Council-led component of the EU-funded “Perform Produce Design” Project, which focuses on engaging Palestinian contemporary performing arts in site-specific performance to revive cultural heritage spaces across the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Drawing on the success of existing Arts/cultural programmes in-country, this project is delivered jointly with Goethe Institute (the ‘Project Lead’), and in coordination with the local Cluster of EUNIC (the European Union National Institutes of Culture). It aims to contribute to a more sustainable creative economy and common cultural identity that supports diverse artistic and cultural expressions and heritage, a strengthened ecosystem for cultural and creative industries, promoting innovation capacity and economic opportunities. This Project Manager post will provide operational leadership in close liaison with the Goethe Institute’s Project Manager, and will work under the line management of the British Council Country Director, who acts as SRO (Senior Responsible Owner).

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• Ability to work in English; written to CEFR B1, spoken to at least CEFR B2
• CEFR C1 in Arabic (written and spoken)
• First Degree, preferably in a related sector (i.e. political or social science, public administration, development studies or in another relevant area)
• At least 3 years experience in managing complex projects.
• Knowledge and experience of working with culture and civil society organisations.
• Experience of contract and client management for a major donor (e.g. EU, FCDO, etc.)
• Record of effective team management in a variety of contexts
• Experience of managing consultants and sub-contractors in delivering contract.

Desirable requirements for the role

• APMP or equivalent (e.g. Prince2) qualification in project management
• Knowledge of EU PACA (indirect management) or Grant contracts.

The role is open to candidates who have legal right to work and are located/based in Occupied Palestinian Territories.

*Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.
*It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
*Role will require regular domestic and possibly international travel as required by the programme and some out of hours and evening work responding to or driven by programme/portfolio need