Purpose of job: 

To provide strategic and operational leadership for arts and creative industries work in Indonesia by:

• Designing and delivering the first stage of an Indonesia country focus that delivers a step change in the level of cultural collaboration between Indonesia and the UK, contributing to global arts outcomes and regional priorities
• Developing an arts team in Indonesia with the knowledge and skills to continue this work effectively following role closure
• Developing and pass on to local arts team a network of professional contacts in the arts and creative economy in Indonesia

Context:

The Indonesia Arts team works on an extensive programme in the Creative Industries, following the signing of a bilateral MOU in the Creative Industries in 2012 and the selection of Indonesia as a British Council CI focus country. The team is currently preparing for a stronger programme across main art form areas to create a more balanced and mutual cultural relation offer and to advance the Indonesian arts scene and infrastructure. A research initiative on gaps, needs and opportunities was recently commissioned to embark on a large scale national engagement plan for the arts.

Our basis for this wider engagement will be a four year focus on the arts in Indonesia, which aims to permanently increase the level of cultural relations between the countries through the arts. This will include:

• a particular focus on the creative economy
• a programme of major public events.
• projects that highlight the role of culture in development

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:

• Strategic Leadership
• Operational Leadership
• Partnership and Relationship Management
• Marketing and Communications
• Financial and Resource Management

Required Skills and Experience

1. Knowledge of Arts:

• A significant understanding and appreciation of current UK trends and practice in more than one art form (visual arts, literature, architecture, fashion, design, drama, dance, music, creative industries, film)
• A well-developed network among UK Arts professionals in one or more art forms
• An understanding of the opportunities for cultural relations between UK and Indonesia

2. International Cultural Exchange Experience

• Significant experience of working in the arts in an international context

3. Partnership and programme development experience

• Experience of developing programmes through co-funding and income generating partnerships
• Experience in successful delivery of projects to agreed financial and non-financial targets

4. Financial Planning and Management

• Planning and forecasting, monitoring and reporting

The closing date for this position is the 12th of August 2013 at 23:59 (BST). Interviews will take place on the 28th and 29th of August 2013.

The package for this role includes a mobility package. To apply, visit the British Council website.

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