The Arab Image Foundation Is Recruiting A Project Manager

About the project The Project Officer will work primarily on the Middle East Photograph Preservation Initiative (MEPPI) project: -      The Middle East Photograph Preservation Initiative (MEPPI), is a project led by the Arab Image Foundation, jointly with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the University of Delaware and the Getty Conservation Institute, since 2009. MEPPI comprises a photograph collection survey, photograph preservation training, and other capacity building activities. MEPPI will now enter its third phase, with advanced photograph preservation workshops, and a regional symposium – more information on http://www.meppi.me   Role and responsibilities The Project Officer will be working closely with the AIF Deputy Director. Tasks will include but not be restricted to: -      Project implementation with a focus on logistics and operations: planning workshops, events and meetings; being a point of contact for project partners, project participants, team members and service providers -      Translating announcements and correspondence from English to Arabic -      Assistance in project monitoring, budgeting and reporting -      Managing the MEPPI website and the MEPPI collections directory   Profile Candidates should have a degree in business, cultural management, or strong prior experience in project coordination. Applicants should be meticulous, rigorous, extremely organized and reliable. We are looking for a proactive individual who is able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be fluent in English and Arabic –French is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is also preferred. Applicants should have a personal interest in cultural heritage, archiving practices, and/or the history of photography. Applicants must be eligible to work in Lebanon.   Availability The position is available from 1 October 2014 and is offered on a full-time basis.