WORKSHOP 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 Workshop Coordinator to join and enhance our Bayimba team.
Workshop Coordinator Job Description
In 2010, Bayimba Cultural Foundation organises a range of workshops. For a smooth organization and running of the workshops, 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 Workshop Coordinator will be in charge of the following tasks (outputs):
- Prepare all workshop scenario’s (in close cooperation with workshop tutors and participants)
- Plan and coordinate logistics for workshops (venue, meals, accommodation, materials etc.)
- First point of contact for workshop tutors and participants
- Ensure workshop participants’ satisfaction and safety
- Monitor implementation of workshops and organise evaluation of each workshop
The Workshop Coordinator will closely work with all other team members 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 Workshop Coordinator will have two months of distance planning/organisation (March-April) prior to the implementation of the workshop and related activities.
Requested qualifications:
- Interested in and passionate about arts and culture
- 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 Workshop 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 and when selected, further guidance from the Bayimba team.
