The Arab Image Foundation Is Recruiting A Project Manager
The position is available from October 1, 2014, and is offered on a full-time basis.
To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by September 8, in an e-mail with "MEPPI Project Manager" in the subject header.
Please note that applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.
About the project
The Project Officer will work primarily on the Middle East Photograph Preservation Initiative (MEPPI) project:
- The Middle East Photograph Preservation Initiative (MEPPI), is a project led by the Arab Image Foundation, jointly with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the University of Delaware and the Getty Conservation Institute, since 2009. MEPPI comprises a photograph collection survey, photograph preservation training, and other capacity building activities. MEPPI will now enter its third phase, with advanced photograph preservation workshops, and a regional symposium – more information on http://www.meppi.me
Role and responsibilities
The Project Officer will be working closely with the AIF Deputy Director.
Tasks will include but not be restricted to:
- Project implementation with a focus on logistics and operations: planning workshops, events and meetings; being a point of contact for project partners, project participants, team members and service providers
- Translating announcements and correspondence from English to Arabic
- Assistance in project monitoring, budgeting and reporting
- Managing the MEPPI website and the MEPPI collections directory
Profile
Candidates should have a degree in business, cultural management, or strong prior experience in project coordination. Applicants should be meticulous, rigorous, extremely organized and reliable. We are looking for a proactive individual who is able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be fluent in English and Arabic –French is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is also preferred.
Applicants should have a personal interest in cultural heritage, archiving practices, and/or the history of photography.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Lebanon.
Availability
The position is available from 1 October 2014 and is offered on a full-time basis.
ملاحظة:
دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.