Vacancy: Program Manager

Pro Helvetia Cairo is seeking a Program Manager to join our team. The Program Manager will support the Head of Pro Helvetia Cairo in positioning the office as a networking unit between the Swiss and the Arab art and cultural scenes. She/he will manage and develop projects, process grant applications in addition to leading some general administrative and organizational/logistical tasks. A successful candidate has no less than 4 years of experience in cultural projects management in an organization in the Arab region.

Job Description

Program Manager, 80%, In charge of performing arts and literature

Plan and manage the performing arts program (That includes performance, dance, theatre, music theatre and multi-disciplinary projects):

• Identify partners and possibilities of liaisons between the Swiss and the Arab scenes in relation to contexts.
• Stimulate and maintain exchange and/or networks between the Swiss and Arab scenes.
• Ability to consolidate projects into long-term programs.

• Plan the following year’s program in accordance to Pro Helvetia’s timeline.

Plan and manage the literature program:

• Identify partners and possibilities of liaisons between the Swiss and the Arab scenes in relation to contexts.
• Stimulate and maintain exchange and/or networks between the Swiss and Arab scenes.
• Ability to consolidate projects into long-term programs.
• Plan the following year’s program in accordance to Pro Helvetia’s timeline.

Focus on the development of our programs in the region and assist the Head with the regional strategy:

• Identify and initiate partnerships in the Arab region.
• Develop together with the Head long-term strategy to build on and nourish these partnerships within a long-term vision.

In charge of the applications, administration and contracts of the projects she/he is managing:

• Manage the projects details with the local, regional and international partners.
• Draft and issue contracts with partners, artists, and collaborators.
• Process grant applications.
• Carry on administrative and logistical work related to projects.
• Process the project’s financial plan.

In charge of managing the budget and reports of the performing arts and literature programs in cooperation with the Finance Officer:

• Ensure that the program activities and expenditures are according to plan.
• Follow up and evaluate projects ‘narrative and financial reports.
• assist the Head with yearly/periodical planning and reporting.

Internal communication and logistics of the projects with other team members

• Ensure that all team members have the necessary information on all projects.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Not less than four years of experience in cultural project management.
• A very good knowledge of the cultural and art scenes in Egypt and in the Arab region.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Resident in Cairo and/or owns a work permit to work in Egypt in case of Non-Egyptians.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Background in performing arts is a must.
• Ability to travel to Switzerland and to countries in the Arab region.
• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Not less than four years of experience of working with teams.
• Holder of a bachelor degree.
• Familiarity of the Swiss art scene is an asset.
• French language is an asset.

How to apply
Send a CV and a motivational letter, both in pdf format and in English, to cairo@prohelvetia.org.eg no later than 13 October 2018 under the email subject ”Vacancy Program Manager”.

Kindly note than incomplete and/or late applications will be disregarded. A confirmation letter that the application is received will be sent but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.