CIKE: Head of Program

Creative Industry Kosice

  • Košice, Košický kraj
  • Trvalý pracovný pomer
  • Plný úväzok
  • Pred 2 mesiacmi
  • Bez námahy pošlite žiadosť
Position Title: Head of ProgramPlace of Work: Košice, SlovakiaContract Type: Full-timeEstimated Start Date: ASAPClosing Date: December 8, 2020Salary: The functional salary for a given position starts at 1800 EUR gross per month. The height of salary will depend on the proven experience and skills. Remuneration for a given position will depend on predefined performance indicators.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONHead of Program will be a member of a newly formed senior management team. The posts key purpose is to research, develop, plan and implement a vibrant and relevant program that is responsive to the needs of cultural and creative industry in the Košice region.
The Head of Program manages a team of the program department and as a member of the senior management team, co-plans and implements the strategic development of the whole organization.
The post holder will work and cooperate closely with the other departments as well as developing and maintaining successful relationships with clients, partners and external stakeholders.ABOUT USCreative Industry Košice is a non-profit organization with a rich history in project management that covers the agenda of developing international cooperation, professionalization programs, education, mobility, and artistic residencies. Our organization stands behind important projects for the city of Košice, such as European Capital of Culture, title UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts, Art & Tech Days festival and many more.WHY WORKING WITH US?We offer inspiring and enthusiastic working environment, that covers work with local and international projects, that drive positive impact. You will be surrounded by creative people and your role will be to encourage their growth and success.Benefits:
  • flexible working time,
  • possibility of partial remote work,
  • professional training and development opportunities,
  • based on conditions accommodation could be provided.
REQUIRED COMPETENCE
  • Experience with the preparation and successful implementation of projects supported by Slovak Arts Council grants, Visegrad fund, EEA and Norway grants, EU grant schemes, and other local and international grant schemes.
  • Experience with the realization of events – production activities, project management (management, or coordination of events/projects in the field).
  • Experience with extensive international cooperation.
  • Experience in achieving the objectives set – demonstrable results achieved.
  • Understanding of the planning and budgeting process in general as well as the project management process.
  • Knowledge of public administration and self-government legislation, issues of non-profit organizations, is desirable.
  • Overview in the field of cultural policy, issues of established and unestablished culture in Košice and Slovakia.
  • Expertise in the CCI sector in Slovakia, in the EU and third countries.
  • Expertise in the management and financing of CCI.
  • Practical experience with the preparation and implementation of strategic documents.
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
  • completed university education at least II. degree,
  • professional experience in the field of the subject of the organizations‘ activity for at least 5 years,
  • experience of leading a medium-sized work/project team for at least five years,
  • managerial experience in the relevant field is an advantage, but not a condition,
  • excellent knowledge of English,
  • knowledge of another world language is welcome.
PERSONALITY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
  • excellent organizational and management skills,
  • excellent communication and presentation skills,
  • excellent cognitive and analytical skills, critical thinking,
  • excellent decision-making skills and willingness to take responsibility for decisions,
  • proactive, constructive and flexible approach to solving complex tasks,
  • ability to define priorities,
  • ability to think in a broader context,
  • ability to identify and respond to sector variability,
  • ability to recognize and implement the need for change,
  • professional approach, openness and transparency,
  • ability to efficiently allocate and delegate tasks,
  • ability to lead, inspire and develop a team,
  • ability to cooperate,
  • ability to work independently and as a team, consistently and reliably,
  • ability to withstand stress,
  • strong personal integrity.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESSIt is necessary to send completed documents (see below) by email to the address office@cike.sk with the subject of the email in the format SURNAME_SELECTION PROCEDURE_HEAD OF PROGRAM.We will include the candidate in the open call after he/she submits both of the following documents:
  • Application for inclusion in the tender – cover letter,
  • Application form (download at
.The applicant is obliged to send each document separately in PDF format (either export the document or scan it properly). We will inform each candidate by email or telephone about the next step.

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