Job Openings at Alliance Francaise de Lagos

Synthetic description of the position

• Under the authority of the Councilor of Cooperation and Cultural Action (COCAC), you design, animate and pilot the cultural cooperation policy of the post in relation to the orientations of public policy, to promote French expertise.

Main activities

This position is located in the’ antenna of the SCAC within the Consulate General of France in Lagos.

In this context, you will need to :

• Design, negotiate and implement bilateral cultural and artistic cooperation projects within the framework of the policy defined by the Embassy and the COCAC.
• Define and implement an annual budget programming. Follow up actions financed from public appropriations, in particular as regards aid for cultural cooperation.
• Develop relations with local authorities, French operators and with the beneficiaries of cultural cooperation actions.
• To develop professional and social networks in order to promote the visibility of cultural cooperation. Seek funding and raise funds from public and private donors.

Diplomas or professional experience recommended to perform the duties

• Master 2 or equivalent, in cultural development, culture management, management of’cultural enterprises or equivalent.
• Successful professional experience in cultural professions.
• Knowledge of international cultural networks.
• Good writing skills, in french and english, and ability to communicate in public.
• Knowledge, a taste for teamwork, loyalty and a sense of common interest. Knowledge or mastery of’a local language, would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the region as well.

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Synthetic description of the position

• Under the responsibility of the Board of Directors (CA) of the French’Alliance (AF) of Lagos, and under the authority of the cooperation and cultural action advisor (COCAC), you are responsible for the execution of the project of’establishment, the proper functioning and development of the’Alliance as well as the follow-up of all the actions that are carried out there, in compliance with local laws.
• You regularly work with the (SCAC) cultural cooperation and action service, and especially with the Abuja-based cultural attache and the Lagos-based regional audiovisual attache.
• Three months after taking up your post, you will be given your mission letter. No later than six months after taking office, you will be required to submit a proposed establishment and a plan of action'action submitted to the approval of the board of’ and targeted by the Embassy, which will cover the duration of your mission.

Main activities

• L’French Alliance of Lagos (AFL) is a leading cultural center on the continent located in a central and attractive area, with two locations in the city of Lagos (in Ikeja and Ikoyi). Its premises include 9 classrooms, 1 cinema, 1 gallery, 1 media library, 1 restaurant, etc, that allow the reception of 2,000 learners and more than 300 cultural events attended by about 50,000 people. In this context, you will have to organize regular meetings with the CA, organize the’ Ordinary General Assembly and ensure the democratic life of the’ by regularly renewing the members of the CA.
• You will also need to ensure : preparation of the annual budget ; - the’animation of the team of management and team management, young and motivated :accompaniment of the or the future manager of’antane to accompany its development ) - the supervision of the buildings of the’implantation of’Ikoyi with its various teams in charge of security, parking, Eric Kayser franchise, maintenance, cleaning.
• This activity involves a very regular relationship with the representative of the patron who owns the building ; - monitoring of the pedagogy of the center in synergy with the direction of courses and exams (deputy director) ; - the management and development of private financing, technical and media partnerships and institutional relations ; - the development and monitoring of the cultural programming policy based on the annual’ call for projects campaign, and,partnerships with Nigerian and pan-African cultural actors and actions carried out in coordination with the French cultural network in Nigeria ; - monitoring of the media library ; active participation in the network of French alliances in Nigeria.

• Diplomas or professional experience recommended to perform the duties

• Master 2 or equivalent. Proven experience in the management of’a public or private institution in cultural institutions.
• Manager skills in a very business environment. Good writing skills, in french and english, and ability to communicate in public.
• Knowledge, a taste for teamwork, loyalty and a sense of common interest. Knowledge or mastery of’a local language would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the region as well.

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Synthetic description of the position

• Under the authority of the Councilor of cooperation and cultural’action (COCAC), director of the’French Institute of Nigeria (IFN), France, you will follow the general areas of development cooperation and specifically humanitarian and civil society issues.
• You will pilot cooperation in human rights and related subjects (genre/equality, death penalty, LGTB rights, torture, fight against human trafficking, etc.).
• You will lead and strengthen ties with civil society. You will also be the focal point of the post for humanitarian issues, as well as for global issues in coordination with the political chancellery.

Main activities

The missions are as follows. -

• Monitoring of all areas of competence: health, humanitarian, environment, civil society, human rights. in close connection with the Chancery, exploitation of information from the implementation of the arrangements, including strategic and forward-looking analyses, diplomatic reports and notes. organisation of events related to sectoral activities, in particular with civil society and the debate of ideas. -
• Supervision of a VIA. - On areas of competence, inter-service coordination and with external partners (Direction of the’European Union (DUE), French Development Agency (AFD), International Organizations (OIs), etc, Non-governmental organizations (ONG). -
• Monitoring of the implementation of the programmed FOOD AID’,from the’action of stabilization and interventions of the Center of Crisis and Support (CDCS). -
• Budget follow-up.

Diplomas or professional experience recommended to perform the duties

• Appetence for development cooperation issues in general, humanitarian in particular. Prior field experience abroad.
• Ability to understand crisis contexts (population displacement, food crisis, degraded security context).
• Good writing skills, in french and english, and ability to communicate in public.
• Knowledge, a taste for teamwork, loyalty and a sense of common interest.
• Knowledge or mastery of’a local language, would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the region as well.

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Synthetic description of the position

• Under the authority of the Cooperation and Cultural Action Advisor (COCAC), you pilot the cooperation policy in the field of cultural and creative industries (ICC), audiovisual’, cinema, etc, digital cultures, media development, the fight against disinformation and music in order to promote French’ expertise.
• In your area of competence, in close contact with the COCACs and the relevant officers, you coordinate regional cooperation programmes and accompany the bilateral activities of the French institutes of Benin, from Cameroon, Ghana, and Togo.

Main activities

Your main missions are as follows :

• propose, in liaison with the operators concerned, a cooperation and promotion strategy in your areas of expertise: cinema, animation, series, podcast, video games and e-sport, digital creation, regulatory monitoring (copyright), as well as music in coordination with the regional music sector project manager ;
• design, negotiate and implement bilateral cooperation projects in these areas, within the framework of the policy defined by the ambassador and the cooperation and cultural action advisor ;
• define and implement annual budgetary programming ;promote the cultural and creative industries by working in a’Equipe France logic with the various operators to strengthen the ICC sectors and propose actions for professionals as close as possible to the needs the ICC sectors ;
• develop relations with local authorities, French operators (Unifrance, National Center of Cinema and animated image (CNC), National Institute of Audiovisual (INA), France Media World, etc...) and with the beneficiaries of cooperation actions ;
• develop professional and social networks in order to promote the visibility of cooperation ;
• seek funding and raise funds from public and private donors ;
• to bring out and support innovative initiatives in the highly competitive local landscape;valorise French concepts in the audiovisual and CCI field ;
• train and support the emergence of new professionals in all disciplines, identify prescriptive structures ;
• maintain contact with local professionals and facilitate their relations with French, public and private actors ; 
• follow the programmes within the framework of’a budgetary envelope defined by each item (Abuja, Accra, Lome, Cotonou, Yaounde).follow the programmes within the framework of’a budgetary envelope defined by each item (Abuja, Accra, Lome, Cotonou, Yaounde).follow the programmes within the framework of’a budgetary envelope defined by each item (Abuja, Accra, Lome, Cotonou, Yaounde).

Diplomas or professional experience recommended to perform the duties

• Master level, preferably in the fields of cinema /audiovisual /digital /project management /cultural cooperation.
• Professional experience of’at least 7 years in one of the sectors concerned. 
• Ability to federate and work as a team on remote sites.
• Knowledge of the specificities of public administration work, ability to report and write.
• Experience in leading projects at’international : ICC, Image, media, heritage sector.
• Experience in seeking financing (donors of funds and/or European Union and/or private sector..).
• Knowledge or mastery of’a local language would be an asset. Knowledge of the region as well.

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Synthetic description of the position

• You will have to design, program and implement the educational cooperation policy in Nigeria. You will have to supervise the educational activity at the French Institute of Nigeria and replace the director.
• You will be responsible for developing relationships with educational partners: ministries, Colleges of Education, schools, French-speaking representations. In conjunction with the national coordinator of the Alliances Françaises (AF), you will monitor the network (administrative aspects, development of the course offering and certifications, training, quality approach).

Main activities

• To the Service of cooperation and cultural action (SCAC) : Development, impetus and implementation of the cooperation strategy of the position in the field of’enseignement, diffusion and promotion of French. Animation and follow-up of actions in favor of the development of the’teaching of French in the French cultural and linguistic network (1 Institut Francais) and 10 Alliances Francais (referent SCAC des AF), organization and facilitation of training for teachers, follow-up of DELF authorizations and central management of DELF-DALF exams. Define and implement multi-year projects (FEF, FEF-R, FEF+, IF Paris calls for projects, ...) to ensure the influence of the French language. Selection of language fellows and administrative follow-up ; piloting of the program « English language assistants in France » - FEI.Support to national associations of French teachers and follow-up of their activities.
• Maintenance and development of relations with federal educational authorities and monitoring of national policies relating to French : FME (Federal Ministry of Education), NCCE (National Commission for Colleges of Education), JAMB (Joint Admissions Matriculation Board), NECO (National Examination Council). Organization of the days of the francophonie (linguistic and educational projects) and the International day of French teachers. A l’French Institute of Nigeria (IFN) : Steering of the’pedagogical offer and support in inter-service coordination.
• In collaboration with the course director and the VI in charge of pedagogical mission, implementation and monitoring of the quality approach within the’IFN :facilitation of in-house teacher training, qualitative monitoring of the’course offer ; supervision of the development of the’external course offer (monitoring of existing institutional partnerships ; development of FOS programs and marketing) and activities related to the promotion and dissemination of French in Abuja (week of la Francophonie, international day of the French teacher, international, relations with partner schools).

Diplomas or professional experience recommended to perform the duties

• Professional of the’ teaching of the FLE and the formation, experience of the cooperation in Africa desired.
• Knowledge or mastery of’a local language would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the region as well.

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Synthetic description of the position

• Under the joint authority of the Councilor of cooperation and cultural action (COCAC) and the Council of’administration (CA) of the French Alliance of Port Harcourt (AFPH), non-profit association under local law, is, you are responsible for the execution of the project of’establishment, while ensuring the proper functioning and development of the’Alliance as well as the follow-up of all the actions carried out there, in accordance with local laws. Three months after taking office you will be given your mission letter co-signed by the Directorate-General for Globalization (DGM), president of the Alliance Board and the Fondation des Alliances France. No later than six months after taking office, you will be required to submit a proposed establishment and a plan of action'action submitted to the approval of the board of’ and targeted by the Embassy, which will cover the duration of your mission.

Main activities

In this context, you will have to ensure the: -

• Elaboration, proposal and impulse of the strategy of the’establishment through the development of online French courses, the permanent conquest of new audiences, especially in companies, the consolidation of partnerships with higher education institutions for the’enseignement du FLE. -
• Programming of 15 annual cultural events organized on the sidelines of weekly film screenings. -
• Participation in the preparation of the budget, the management of staff and the implementation of’ tools of’analysis, monitoring and evaluation in liaison with the board of’administration. -
• Establishment of’ close relations with professional networks and authorities of the country as ministries of’education and culture of the state of Rivers, France,’ institutions of higher education, the’local association of French teachers, French companies (in particular with the Total) group, francophones and francophiles installed in the region as well as with the’artist associations. preparation and submission of regular reports of’activity to the board of’s, the French Alliance Foundation and the cultural cooperation and action advisor.

Diplomas or professional experience recommended to perform the duties

• Master 2 or equivalent.
• Proven experience of management of’a public or private establishment in cultural institutions, setting up of’cultural events and setting up partnerships.
• Good writing skills, in french and english, and ability to communicate in public.
• Knowledge, a taste for teamwork, loyalty and a sense of common interest. Managerial sense. Knowledge or mastery of’a local language would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the region as well.