ZIFFT is inviting applicants for the role of Creative Director. This is a new position
within the organization. The successful candidate will be a strong leader, showing
senior management acumen. Our ideal recruit will have strong ethical values and will be
an outstanding networker.
S/he will have responsibility for the organization’s programmes department, overseeing
and enabling all our creative work in the film industry and allied sectors.
Visionary candidates, preferably with postgraduate education in a relevant area, along
with extensive and applied international experience in successfully organizing,
fundraising for and hosting large-scale film events, festivals, seminars, conferences, workshops; with knowledge of film
theory and practice, film promotion and organizational development are invited to apply.
We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of the Zimbabwean context, the sub-region and the African
continent. We will consider strong candidates that have traceable and demonstrable experience in management, co-operative
leadership, building and maintaining consensus with a wide range of diverse interest groups, the utmost integrity regarding
legal and financial accountability and obligations.
Languages : Fluency in spoken and written ChiShona, SiNdebele and English are ideal. Knowledge of other African languages
would be an advantage.
Location : This post is based out of our offices in Harare, with frequent regional and international professional travel.
Short-listing and Interviews: week commencing 30 September 2013. ZIFFT reserves the right to not appoint any candidate
who applies to this role for whatever reasons.
Assessment Method : Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by
competency-based interviews.
Fee: ZIFFT requires no fee from prospective applicants, or their agents. Please do not pay any vendor, or any intermediary
for the application process
Submission of applications : All interested applicants are required to submit detailed resumes, with three traceable,
contactable references, and supporting documentation by email only to: humanresources@zifft.org by no later than
September 27, 2013.
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