Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified persons for a short term consultancy as a Project Officer with the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF), for the implementation of a Global Environmental Facility (GEF) funded project, under the IYANOLA Project entitled, “Cultural Heritage Sub-Project.” The Implementing Agency for this project is the Department of Sustainable Development (DSD); the Executing Agency is the Cultural Development Foundation.
A. Relationship and Responsibilities
1. Work under the direction of and reports to the Executive Director of the CDF.
2. Assume full responsibility for the execution of the project in accordance to the CDF’s responsibilities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding.
B. Duties
1. Liaise with the Deputy Executive Director, CDF.
2. Maintain project plan for implementation of training programme and development and staging of productions.
3. Liaise and work directly with Training and Production coordinators in the implementation of project plans.
4. Participate in the selection and contracting of various service providers for the project.
5. Oversee all activities of the execution of the project.
6. Maintain a cordial relationship with project beneficiaries to ascertain trainee performance and satisfaction.
7. Monitor project progress and performance of service providers.
8. Prepare quality assurance measures for monitoring of project deliverables.
9. Prepare and present monthly reports to the Project Steering Committee
10. Provide periodic updates, at intervals to be agreed, to Executive Director and Senior management at CDF.
11. Prepare conclusion report for sub-project including financial and operational reports.
C. Qualifications and Experience
1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Project Management
2. One to two years of verifiable engagement in a project management position;
3. Evidence of having managed projects which involved aspects of Arts and Culture;
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D. Conditions of Service
This contract will be a fixed price contract with a duration of 10 months.
E. Method of Application
Expressions of interest along with Curriculum Vitae and verifiable Certification and two (2) references, should be submitted to:
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Barnard Hill, P.O. Box CP5405
To reach no later than Monday April 8th 2019
Please state on the envelope EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN SHORT TERM CONSULTANCY IN THE POST OF PROJECT OFFICER. Only applications from suitably qualified applicants will be acknowledged.