Job Description

Posted 5 months ago

Roles and Responsibilities:

Policy and Program Development:

• Develop forward-thinking policies, strategies, and programs to grow Rwanda’s creative economy.
• Lead initiatives to nurture artistic talent, foster innovation, and enhance the industry’s commercial viability.
• Drive the development of innovative projects and products that showcase Rwandan artists and meet market demands.

Partneship Building and Resource Mobilization:

• Establish strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders to promote and export Rwandan arts and culture.
• Design resource mobilization strategies, including proposal development for arts-related projects.

Project Coordination and Implementation:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of arts projects, ensuring alignment with MoYA’s goals and KPIs.
• Organize arts-focused events promoting socioeconomic transformation through creative industries.

Capacity Building:

• Strengthen the capacity of stakeholders within the creative economy through training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Collaborate with GoR and partners to develop strategies for sustainable growth in the arts sector.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Conduct research to evaluate the economic impact of arts policies and projects.
• Monitor and report on program outcomes, adapting strategies to maximize effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders in the arts ecosystem to enhance collective impact.
• Represent MoYA at forums, conferences, and events focused on arts and creative industries development.

Administrative and Reporting Duties:

• Prepare and submit regular reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) on activities and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and organizational policies across all initiatives.

Additional Duties:

• Provide technical support for arts project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by MoYA management.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Cultural Studies, Creative Industries, Arts Management, Public Policy, International Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including: At least 3–5 years working within the cultural and creative industries ecosystem.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, including managing reviews and assessments.
• Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder or sub-sector working groups, preferably involving development partners, government institutions, or civil society.
• Prior involvement in policy development, sector strategy, or national frameworks (e.g., NST2) is an added advantage.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to make sound decisions and propose innovative solutions.
• Exceptional networking and relationship management skills, particularly with government institutions, donors, and private sector partners.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of research methodologies and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

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