Job Description

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. Develops and maintains relationships with delivery partners and stakeholders within UAE (and other Gulf countries & wider MENA region where needed) and is able to procure services and contract delivery partners. Contributes to development of, owns and delivers on Project Management Plan Responsible for management of key Arts projects or activities to be held in the UAE. Support & lead on the development & delivery of multi country projects involving stakeholders from the Gulf & MENA. Coordinates research in country/regional context such as analysis of client and partner trends and opportunities Ensures high quality and accurate pipeline data for country/pillar. Manages and controls the agreed budget, expenditure and income against plans, ensure accuracy of reports and ensure sound financial management and analysis across the portfolio through monthly finance reviews and quarterly business reviews. Ensures timely and accurate planning and forecasting, timely reporting of risks, including financial and identify opportunities and mitigation actions. Manages Arts Project Coordinator / delivery team. Manages all Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) processes and ensures comprehensive use of internal tools in programme design and delivery. Maintains an oversight of the action plan developed through the use of internal EDI tools. Builds strong internal relationships and networks. Experience in managing arts projects in UAE and/or other Arab countries in MENA. Understanding of current trends and practices in arts and creative industry in the UAE and wider Gulf region. Experience of building partnerships with a diverse range of arts and culture stakeholders - including governmental and funding partners (trusts, foundations, institutional donors) Experience of managing projects from start to finish and familiarity with project life cycles. Experience of managing stakeholders Experience of using technology in project delivery