Open call: Pro Helvetia programme manager Southern Africa

The successful candidate will resume work as a programme manager: Southern Africa (60%) from 1 May 2025.

What’s on offer:

• A dynamic working environment in the field of international arts and culture connected to the foundation’s activities in the promotion of Swiss arts and culture.
• Room for personal initiative and responsibility.
• A competitive salary based on age and years of professional experience.
• 21 days of holidays (pro-rata) and the opportunity to combine office and remote work.
• Child allowances, contribution to the medical aid costs including dependents, and to Retirement Annuity.
• Neutral point of contact/advisory service for employees.

Tasks

• Manage projects across different disciplines (residencies, tours, projects), showcasing Swiss arts in the Southern African region, developing exchanges and collaborations between artists from Switzerland and the Southern African region.
• Develop exchange projects and process applications in different art disciplines.
• Assist the head of office with planning and reporting, as well as representing Pro Helvetia in Southern Africa when required.
• Develop networks and provide specialist input in support of Pro Helvetia regional programme for arts and culture.
• General administrative and organisational tasks as required.

Expected profile

• Four-year university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in cultural project and programme management.
• Administrative expertise, including financial management.
• Strong operational knowledge of computer software (Microsoft or Google Docs suite).
• Thorough knowledge of the contemporary cultural scenes in the Southern African region and professional experience across various art disciplines (music, performance, visual art, design).
• Familiarity with the international (incl. European) arts environment and strong cross-cultural sensibilities.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken); knowledge of Portuguese, French, and/or German is an asset.
• Experience with the production of cultural events.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills and willingness to work hands-on.
• Willingness to occasionally work irregular hours (evenings and weekends) and travel for business.

Application

Candidates should upload a full application Programme Manager: Southern Africa.  For data protection reasons, please do not include any personal data of third parties in the e-mail text (please add references as an attachment/on your CV). A full application comprises (preferably in three files):

• CV including at least two contactable references.
• 1-page motivation letter.
• Certificates of education and training (diplomas, etc.) and evidence of any practical experience (work confirmations and references).
• Applicants may add a video (approx. 90 seconds) in which they outline their interest and experience.

Note: Incomplete applications will be disregarded. Interested candidates should apply here before 30 March 2025.

View the original call here.