Chief Art And Culture Officer, Ecowas Comission at Deloitte

Job Summary

The Arts and Culture Project Officer coordinates the activities of the Division, plans and implements projects and programmes in their areas of competence and performs any other tasks assigned to them by the higher authority, in accordance with the objectives of ECOWAS. Coordinates the management of its division's activities under the authority of the Director.

Roles & Responsibillities:

• Coordinate the activities of the Division, together with the personnel under its authority and other divisions.
• Plan and monitor the implementation of activities related to the development of arts and culture in the Region.
• Ensure the implementation of the Division's projects and action plans, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Director, the Commissioner or the Chair of the Commission.
• Prepare and present progress and evaluation reports to the administration on the status of artistic and cultural projects.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Commissioner or the Director within the normal scope of their responsibilities.
• Design, plan, implement and monitor Daivisão's budget.
• Seek additional funding for the implementation of the Division's projects.
• Develop an action plan for the management of the Division, in collaboration with the employees under their authority.
• draw up a performance contract for the Division's human resources, in close collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
• Organize regular consultations with the Division's employees.
• Ensure the monitoring and coordination of exchanges with Member States and technical and financial partners in the field of arts and culture.
• Provide expertise in the implementation of projects and programs related to arts and culture.
• Planning and monitoring any recruitment needs or collaborating with arts and culture consultants.
• Draw up a training plan for the staff under its authority and work towards its implementation, in collaboration with the Human Resources Directorate.
• Educate employees on training opportunities.
• Oversee the alignment of results with the team's implementation of the program, considering current technological opportunities.
• Guide the Division's team in the implementation of programs in each area of expertise.

Qualifications

Education and experience

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Cultural Industries; Cultural heritage; Intellectual property (copyright); or relevant areas in the spheres of arts and culture, obtained at a recognized university.

• 10 years of professional experience, including 2 years of relevant international work and 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Technical knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the areas of cultural industries; cultural heritage; intellectual property (copyright) and/or social sciences in the areas of arts and culture.
• Knowledge of theories and practices in program and project management in the cultural industries; cultural heritage; intellectual property (copyright), monitoring and evaluation, training and capacity building in the cultural industries; cultural heritage; Intellectual Property (Copyright).
• Solid knowledge of ECOWAS policy on cultural affairs and related areas, and strong appreciation of the role of culture in empowering and empowering other actors.

Key Competencies of ECOWAS

• Ability to lead assigned programs and projects, providing the management and operational expertise, necessary for the fulfillment of the organization's mandate (e.g., establishing networks and referrals).
• Ability to lead by example and organize teamwork to encourage cooperation to achieve expected results, advocate and create momentum for change, and bring employee empowerment; Create and implement internal controls for pilot programs to manage potential barriers to implementation.
• Excellent personal management skills, demonstrating ethics and integrity, confidentiality and due respect for internal controls of rules, delegations and transparency.
• Ability to gather complementary skills/knowledge, evaluate individual contributions, and recognize/address accomplishments and shortcomings in a way that brings continued success to the organization.
• Program management knowledge at the level typically acquired from a certification in program management (e.g., Successful Program Management (MSP) or Program Management Professional PgMP).
• Ability to research on landmarks and trends to bring the best recommendations for the creation and improvement of programs/projects that best serve the community/organization.
• Well-developed interpersonal and interaction skills to seek feedback from, information, and data from a network of professionals from various countries/sectors/organizations and to identify and prioritize the most critical community requirements.
• Ability to manage and coordinate customer management initiatives and make recommendations.
• Ability to develop and implement best practices in customer services (e.g., dashboards, incentive management, feedback mechanisms).
• Ability to develop and implement stakeholder management plans, programs, and initiatives to gain buy-in to new initiatives, better understand dissenting opinions, obtain resources, and increase the perception of success.
• Ability to be diplomatic, tactical, and respectful of others from diverse backgrounds, with different cultural views, particularly in West Africa, with the ability to convert diversity into opportunities to improve program/operational outcomes.
• Ability to create a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths by bringing together innovative practices.
• Ability to demonstrate objectivity in appraisals, evaluations and conflict management, regardless of cultural differences/positions, gender differences, and encourage employees to overcome cultural and gender biases and differences.
• Ability to serve the interests of culturally diverse teams/organizations/communities and peoples and people with disabilities without prejudice and differences or preferences.
• Understanding of the ECOWAS organizational structure, related dynamics, and expectations required to collaborate, participate, contribute, and lead effectively.
• Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate, strategic plan/priorities, as well as the economic, political and social situation and trends in the Member States, with respect to their own area of activity.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS best practices, program management approaches, and research techniques to lead and/or contribute to the development or evaluation of programs, projects, or initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of ECOWAS rules and procedures in order to properly interpret and apply directives, provide technical advice, guide staff and evaluate performances.
• Ability to analyze a situation through indicators to assess costs, benefits, risks and chances of success in decision making.
• Ability to gather information from different sources to identify the cause of problems, the consequences of alternative causes of action, potential obstacles, and ways to avoid the problem in the future.
• Ability to break down very complex situations/information into simple terms to explain recommendations and conclusions aimed at solving problems or improving operations/programs/projects.
• Ability to develop new perspectives on situations, apply innovative solutions to problems and devise new methods of addressing problems or disruption when established methods and procedures are inapplicable or obsolete.
• Proficiency in French and oral and written English.
• Ability to communicate with impact, in a clear, concise, succinct, and organized way, conveying credibility and confidence when making presentations, setting expectations, and explaining complex issues.
• Ability to listen and correctly interpret the messages of others, and to respond appropriately.
• Writing skills and techniques (e.g., proposals, terms of reference, program evaluations, plans, business processes) with good editing skills.
• Ability to give frank opinions, recognize, address deficiencies and motivate direct employees to work with maximum commitment.
• Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the official languages of ECOWAS (English, French and Portuguese).
• Organizational and project/program management skills with significant experience in identifying schedules, goals, costs, and resources needed to achieve operational/program/project results.
• Ability to set effective goals and objectives for oneself, others, and the division, and adjust work or project priorities in response to evolving circumstances.
• Ability to identify gaps that affect the fulfillment of program/project expectations and to design and implement intervention plans necessary to build the desired capacity (e.g., training, structural realignment, partnerships, reallocation of resources).
• Ability to implement rigorous follow-up and evaluation practices and to establish relevant regular reporting schedules to achieve key results.
• Ability to plan, organize, control resources, and respect policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific objectives.