Job Description

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe is looking for an experienced strategic leader who has a proven track record in the administration of arts organizations. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide strategic and executive leadership to the management and staff of the organization; and be able to represent the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe at various national and international fora. The candidate is expected to spearhead the work of the National Arts Council in the development, upskilling, and expansion of the arts and creative industries in Zimbabwe.

Director

Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities
1. Provide visionary and transformative leadership and supervision of the National Arts Council
2. Optimally engage stakeholders, clients and participants in the Creative Industries towards the creation of an optimal operating environment leading to the creation of their economic security.
3. Establish effective national and international networks for the purposes of marketing and growing the Arts for the benefit of practitioners, consumers and stakeholders.
Duties
1. Leadership and Strategic Planning: the candidate will be responsible for providing visionary leadership and setting strategic goals for the National Arts Council. This involves creating and implementing long-term plans to enhance the artistic landscape of the nation.
2. Steering the functions of the National Arts Council towards
• the achievement of National Strategic Development Goals.
3. Implementation of State Policy in the Development and Advocacy for the Arts:
implementing policies that
promote artistic development, cultural diversity, and public engagement in the arts. Additionally, advocating for the arts sector and securing resources and support from government, stakeholders, and the community,
4. Resource Mobilization: the candidate will be responsible for sourcing funding through grant writing, and drafting funding proposals for the creative industry.
5. Arts Funding and Grants Management: overseeing the allocation and management of funds and grants to support artists, arts organizations, and creative projects.
This includes developing funding programs, evaluating
6. Arts Programs and Events Management: responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising various arts programs, exhibitions, performances, and cultural events.
This involves collaborating with artists, curators, event organizers, and partners to ensure the successful execution of initiatives that foster artistic excellence and public engagement.
7. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: establishing and maintaining productive relationships with artists, arts organizations, government agencies, community leaders, and other stakeholders in the arts sector. Facilitating collaboration, partnerships, and knowledge exchange would be essential to drive collective efforts towards cultural enrichment.

Qualifications and Experience

Reporting Structure
1. Reporting to National Arts Council Board Chair
Qualifications and Experience
- A Masters Degree in Arts Administration, Business Administration, the Arts, Social Sciences or equivalent.
- Any other relevant advanced qualification will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years' experience at senior management level
- Working within the Arts sector is preferable.
- Literate in the digital World

How to Apply

Remuneration
Remuneration package to be disclosed to short listed candidates.
Applications with detailed CV should be received by 19
January 2024 and addressed to: -
The Board Chair
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe
PO Box 10463
Harare
[email protected]