PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR

For the past three years, Bayimba Cultural Foundation has organized a wide range of activities aimed at bringing about important changes to the state of arts and culture in Uganda. Implementation of activities has been successful due to a determined and enthusiastic team. For 2010, we are looking for a voluntary Programming Coordinator to join and enhance our Bayimba team.

Programming Coordinator Job Description

The Programming Coordinator is a crucial position within the Bayimba team: he/she is responsible for the final programme of the Bayimba International Festival of Music and Arts. We are looking for a determined and creative additional team member that signs up to the objectives and values of Bayimba Cultural Foundation and that is eager to contribute to a successful implementation of the 2010 Bayimba activities.

The Programming Coordinator will be in charge of the following tasks (outputs):

1. Participate in the final selection of performing artists
2. Prepare Festival programme (line-up)
3. Plan and coordinate logistical arrangements for artists (technical rider, agreements/contracts, transport, accommodation)
4. First point of contact for participating artists
5. Ensure correct artist handling (satisfaction and safety) during the Festival
6. Prepare artists’ profiles for publicity/media purposes

The Programming Coordinator will closely work with all other team members (particularly with the Artistic Director and stage managers) to ensure successful implementation of his/her tasks. He/she will attend staff meetings and is expected to contribute (using his/her experience and skills) to the smooth running of Bayimba Cultural Foundation as a whole. He/she will be expected to keep a detailed record of implementation of tasks, which will serve as a basis for evaluating performance. If selected, the Programming Coordinator will have two months of distance planning/organisation (March-April) followed by concrete programming in the months thereafter.

Requested qualifications:

• Interested in and passionate about arts with an ability to recognise talent (experience in music and arts)
• Good planning and coordinating skills (ability to take on multiple tasks)
• Ability to work in a team (team player) with good interpersonal skills (ability to communicate with various personalities)
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to solve problems independently
• Well organized and with time management skills (able to meet deadlines)
• Familiar with use of digital media and communication

If you believe in the power of arts and culture and are interested in joining our team as the Programming Coordinator, please submit your profile and motivation to info[at]bayimba[dot]org by 31 January, 2010. Please note that our deadline stands. You will receive confirmation of your submission and, if selected, further guidance from the Bayimba team.