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DANCE UMBRELLA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

City: London
Country: England

"Dance Umbrella has shaped cultural taste today." Daily Telegraph

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Following the announcement that Val Bourne CBE will retire in 2006, Dance Umbrella is looking for an exceptional individual to lead the organisation into a new stage of development.

Since its first festival in 1978, Dance Umbrella has been key to the growth of contemporary dance in the UK. There is now an exciting opportunity for a leader with inspiring vision and a track record of delivery to ensure Dance Umbrella's continued success in shaping the future of dance.

The Board is looking for candidates who have new and exciting ideas for Dance Umbrella, while fulfilling the organisation's fundamental roles: to celebrate excellence, to develop the artform and audiences and to be an authoritative advocate for contemporary dance.

The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of contemporary dance in the UK and internationally, the gift to champion the form widely and the ability to develop strategic partnerships.

Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 1st March 2006.

For an application pack contact:
recruit@jessamyhadley.com or telephone + 44(0)1344 884322


www.danceumbrella.co.uk

Policy Analyst – European Forum for the Arts and Heritage - EFAH

City: Brussels
Country: Belgium

Policy Analyst - European Forum for the Arts and Heritage - EFAH

Full-time - m/f

Start date: March 1st 2006.


The policy analyst is a key staff member in the EFAH office, located in Brussels. He/She will play a complementary role to the Secretary-General, and EU policy advisor, with a key focus on policy monitoring and analysis for the cultural sector. The policy focus covers all areas of EU legislation where culture may be involved, including, but not limited to EU cultural policy, foreign, educational, regional policy etc.,

Applications should have a university education, preferably with a cultural policy or political science background, be fluent in English and be computer literate. Candidates should have an interest in cultural policy and European politics. Experience of the independent cultural sector, the NGO sector and the EU advocacy environment would be an asset.

Analytic and strategic capacities and intercultural competence are expected. Proven writing skills, an ability to assess academic texts, and some practical communications experience are required. The function demands irregular working hours and some travel. French and Dutch language skills an advantage.

Salary starting from: 2500 eur (gross salary) - but subject to applicants profile and experience. Initially a one-year appointment will be made, with possible extension. Local Belgian employee status.

Please send applications addressed to Secretary General - Ilona Kish at: jobs@efah.org
Applications by post will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications: Friday February 3rd 2006 5pm

Interviews with invited candidates will take place in Brussels on Thursday February 16th


EFAH was established in Brussels in 1992 as an independent international non-profit association. EFAH is a membership organisation with over 80 European networks and cultural associations, which in turn represent many 1,000s of cultural organisations across Europe. EFAH is an advocacy organisation working to put culture at the centre of European Policy making, and to raise awareness of the role that culture plays in European economic, social and civil life. EFAH acts a voice for the cultural sector in civil society dialogue with the EU institutions and decision-makers.

European Forum for the Arts & Heritage - Forum Européen pour les Arts et le Patrimoine
10 rue de la Science, B-1000 Bruxelles
T: +32 2 534 4002
F: +32 2 534 1150
efah@efah.org www.efah.org

Scène Nationale de Brest - directeur de la communication

City: Brest
Country: France

Le Quartz - Scène Nationale de Brest

recrute
Directeur de la communication
et des relations aux publics (h/f)

Sous l'autorité du directeur, il (elle) élabore, conçoit, prépare et met en œuvre la communication de la Scène Nationale ; suit les relations avec la presse et encadre les équipes de relations aux publics, d'information et d'accueil. Les candidat(e)s ont une expérience probante dans un poste similaire.
Poste de statut cadre, à pourvoir rapidement

Adresser CV et lettre de motivation à :
M. le Directeur
Le Quartz
BP 91039
29210 BREST CEDEX 1
avant le 15 janvier 2006.
Email : michele.martin@sopab.fr

Programme Officer - The Ford Foundation

City: Lagos
Country:Nigeria

PROGRAM OFFICER
Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom Program
Media, Arts and Culture
West Africa

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Program Officer will be responsible for developing, monitoring and evaluating the Foundation's West Africa programming in media, arts and culture. The program's overall goal is to promote the use of media, arts and culture as key resources for strengthening social, cultural and economic development. The program covers two areas: (1) strengthening media pluralism and freedom of expression in the media; and (2) strengthening the capacity of arts and culture institutions to promote arts and culture enterprises broadly, including but not limited to catalyzing support for individual artists and culture workers and their institutions. The program officer will assess previous work in media with a view to sharpening support for media pluralism in the region in line with Foundation-wide work in this area. S/he will also broaden support for the development of vibrant creative enterprises in West Africa.

Working with the Representative in Lagos and other Ford Foundation staff, the Program Officer will develop grantmaking strategies; identify prospective grantees; solicit, review and respond to grant proposals; and prepare recommendations for Foundation funding. In addition to developing the media, arts and culture agenda, the Program Officer is expected to contribute to the office's overall strategic direction for the region. The Program Officer will also collaborate with colleagues in the Foundation's other offices to advance a worldwide agenda around the Foundation's goals in the media, arts and culture fields.

QUALIFICATIONS: A degree in the arts, humanities, media or other cultural disciplines (preferably an advanced degree); substantial professional experience in the arts, culture and the media; an understanding of program development and the ability to conceptualize programmatic ideas and strategies; strong managerial, organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent analytical and writing skills in English; and strong facilitating skills. Experience in West Africa is highly desirable, as is grant-making experience and proficiency in French.

Salary is based on experience and on the Foundation's commitment to internal equity. A generous benefits package is provided.

To apply for the position visit http://www.fordfound.org/employment or send full application materials (consisting of substantive cover letter, c.v., and a 5-20 page sole-authored writing sample in English) to Ms. E. Mbom at 320 E. 43rd St., New York, NY 10017, USA, by January 9, 2006.


Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at the Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.