Coordinator Of Zoukak Association

Terms of reference Position: Coordinator of Zoukak Association Duration: 12 month Starting date: 1st March 2013 About Zoukak: We created Zoukak Theatre Company and Cultural Association in 2006 from a need to develop a professional continuity for our theatre practice and a belief in this practice as a political and social involvement and action and in collectivity as a position against marginalizing systems. Our methodology of work emphasizes processes of creation rather than outcomes, and for us collaboration lifts the creative operation to a higher level, and allows for unexpected approaches to theater-making, all-the-while providing a more horizontal participation in decision-making and a multiplicity of expression. Since Zoukak's inception and with each new project we strived to find new ways of collective creation, springing from our understanding of theatre as collective work done by diverse individuals. Over the years we have also been applying theater on various levels: social, psychological, and educational. We developed a special approach to drama therapy and socially engaged theater, giving workshops and training sessions and devising performances in different Lebanese regions and in various contexts, finding ways to connect our social interventions with our artistic investigations.   On the other hand and in our endeavor to develop an environment of dialogue and reflection around the performing arts, we supported and expanded a network of diverse practitioners, by organizing cultural events that joined us and our audience with artists from Lebanon and around the world (Europe, USA, Asia and the MENA region)through workshops, residencies, performances, lectures, encounters and discussions around theater, dance, live art, playwriting, architecture, drama therapy, education, and cultural policies; in an attempt to provide a space for practical exchange and critical thinking about these practices. This space was concretized with Zoukak's studio, which opened its doors in 2008, serving in part as a free access rehearsal and creation space for local performing artists and remaining "the kitchen" of our entire project. In close cooperation with Zoukak members, the coordinator will be in charge of the overall management, technical leadership and coordination of zoukak activities to successfully achieve its strategy for 2013. The coordinator will ensure the timely and effective implementation of all components of the association in relation to its line of implementation. He/she will be liaising and coordinating with the different stakeholders of the association as concerned governmental representatives, partners, beneficiaries, and relevant donor agencies, NGOs, etc. The coordinator is accountable to the chair of Zoukak. The Coordinator shall perform the following functions: Be accountable for the achievement of activities’ objectives, outcomes, and all fundamental aspects of project implementation, including financial management. Participating in training of Zoukak members in the skills and knowledge needed to perform the projects objectives. Coordinate and supervise the work of Zoukak team. Ensure management, administrative and logistical support systems and procedures are followed. Report directly to Zoukak Chair on key technical and methodological issues concerning the association. Put in place and implement a fundraising strategy including private and institutional donors Manage Zoukak studio in terms of programming and logistics Monitor and evaluate performance of Zoukak members on technical, financial and administrative aspects of activities implemented. Ensure effective communication with all relevant project stakeholders and (potential) funding partners Recruit and manage the communication officer Facilitate adequate M&E of activities as needed Providing the overall direction for administrative aspects of the project; Liaising with the Zoukak stakeholders: Partner associations, theatre troops, theatre students, funding agencies. Ensuring that all norms and standards for activities implementation, monitoring and reporting, including log frame are properly met. Leading and facilitating Zoukak activities’ implementation process with all stakeholders concerned Ensuring that component activities are conducted in a timely and cost efficient manner according to procedures as adopted by Zoukak and that financial and human resources are at hand to complete component tasks as specified in Zoukak projects documents, Controlling the expenditures and ensuring otherwise an adequate management of the resources within Zoukak, in close liaison with the administrator (including approval and management of project disbursements). Monitoring and submitting reports to the different donors as needed on status and progress of project activities detailing: a description of actions undertaken during a reporting period; budget reports; expenditures reports and audited reports; detailed work plans. In consultation with Zoukak Members, draft projects proposals to be submitted to funding agencies Oversee procurement activities in close coordination with the  administrator; Organise Zoukak travel abroad and visits of Zoukak partners and friends to Lebanon; Fostering, establishing and maintaining links with other related national and international programs and projects, Organizing and facilitation regular coordination meetings between Zoukak team members Coordinating internal and external reviews of projects, as required Other as needed   QUALIFICATIONS M.S. or other degree in management, or other relevant professional skills. At least 3 year project management experience, preferably in the civil society/ development field. Previous experience in the artistic field is a plus Ability to communicate and work effectively within a team Capacity to fully implement the project cycle (from project proposals to reporting) Fluent in Arabic and English, French an advantage.                                sKILLS Good communication and interpersonal skills Calm with conflict management skills Personal charisma Computer skills