Dance Instructor, Technical Director and Artistic Director

Tumaini University Makumira has received a grant from the European Union for the project “Traditional Music and Dance Preservation and Promotion in Northern Tanzania” and now invites applications for the following part-time positions for the new Cultural Arts Centre (CAC):

1. Dance Instructor (15 hrs/week)

Dance Instructor Requirements:
1) Tanzanian preferred. Excellent knowledge of English and Kiswahili with strong oral and written communication skills.
2) Bachelor’s Degree in dance, music, performing arts preferred.
3) At least 2 years work experience in instructor role with arts organization, festival, or tourism related field. Work experience in East Africa and abroad preferred.
4) Strong organizational, people and time management skills
5) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural work environment

Primary job responsibilities:
To provide dance instruction for the Cultural Arts Centre at Makumira, including:
1) Working with the artistic team to create multiple traditional dance performances per week at the new Cultural Arts Centre targeting international and local audiences. Several different shows will be developed and used in rotation.
2) Teaching, demonstrating, and choreographing various dances to the auditioned dancers to produce professional quality traditional dance performances and events for the Centre. Initially there will be a 2 month dance training, then auditions for the paid dancers with an additional 2 months of training and professional skills.
3) Assisting with additional duties as qualified and time allows.
(Note: it may be possible to be a dance instructor and a dancer in the troupe or for additional teaching opportunities through the Centre and/or University for highly qualified person.)

Deadline to apply is 30 January 2015 by 9:00 AM at Tumaini University Makumira, P.O. Box 55, Usa River with a letter of application, CV, and supporting materials (copies of certificates and transcripts, any relevant supporting materials). Video of previous work as Dancer/Instructor REQUIRED, maximum 10 minutes total. Applications should be directed to the Vice-Chancellor and sent by registered mail or courier or hand delivered to the office of the Vice-Chancellor. See the website (www.makumira.ac.tz under Projects tab) for more information about the project.

Length of Contract: 23 months      Interviews:  9 Feb 2015    Start date:  9 March
Salary and Benefits commensurate with skills and experience.

2. Technical Director (15 hrs/week)

Technical Director Requirements:
6) Tanzanian preferred. Excellent knowledge of English and Kiswahili with strong oral and written communication skills.
7) Bachelor’s Degree in music, performing arts or technical theatre preferred.
8) At least 3 years work experience in a technical role with arts organization, festival, or performance related field. Work/study experience in East Africa and abroad is an advantage.
9) Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work both as a team member and independently
10) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural work environment

Primary job responsibilities:
To coordinate the performance technical needs for the Cultural Arts Centre at Makumira, including:
4) Working with the artistic team to create multiple traditional dance performances per week at the new Cultural Arts Centre targeting international and local audiences. Several different shows will be developed and used in rotation.
5) Designing, organizing and implementing all technical aspects (sound, lighting, stage needs) to produce professional quality traditional dance performances and events for the Centre. Equipment includes new state-of-the-art digital sound and lighting for 1,200 seat and 250 seat performance facilities, in addition to analogue systems for smaller venues and run out performances.
6) Overseeing maintenance of all technical equipment (sound, lighting, stage)
7) Running sound and lights for Centre performances

(Note: it may be possible to get additional teaching opportunities through the Centre and/or University for a highly qualified person.)

Deadline to apply is 30 January 2015 by 9:00 AM at Tumaini University Makumira, P.O. Box 55, Usa River with a letter of application, CV, and supporting materials (copies of certificates and transcripts, any relevant supporting materials). Applications should be directed to the Vice-Chancellor and sent by registered mail or courier or hand delivered to the office of the Vice-Chancellor. See the website (www.makumira.ac.tz under Projects tab) for more information about the project.

Length of Contract: 23 months      Interviews:  9 Feb 2015    Start date:  9 March
Salary and Benefits commensurate with skills and experience.

3. Artistic Director (15 hrs/week)

Artistic Director Requirements:
11) Tanzanian preferred. Excellent knowledge of English and Kiswahili with strong oral and written communication skills.
12) Bachelor’s Degree in music, dance, performing arts preferred.
13) At least 3 years work experience in artistic role with arts organization, festival, or tourism related field. Work experience in East Africa and aborad preferred.
14) Strong organizational, people and time management skills
15) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural work environment

Primary job responsibilities:
To coordinate the artistic performance needs for the Cultural Arts Centre at Makumira, including:
8) Working with the Programme Manager to create the artistic framework for multiple traditional dance performances per week at the new Cultural Arts Centre targeting international and local audiences. Several different shows will be developed and used in rotation.
9) Coordinate and oversee the additional dance instructor(s) and technical director and auditioned dancers to produce professional quality traditional dance performances and events for the Centre.
10) Assist in the teaching and polishing of various dances and music to the auditioned dancers. Initially there will be a 2 month dance training, then auditions for the paid dancer troupe with an additional 2 months of training and professional skills courses.
11) Participate in the preparation of production proposals, artist recommendations, and skill development opportunities for artistic personnel.
12) Fostering and encouraging continued growth and development of artistic excellence within the Cultural Arts Centre.
(Note: it may be possible to get additional teaching opportunities through the Centre and/or University for a highly qualified person.)

Deadline to apply is 30 January 2015 by 9:00 AM at Tumaini University Makumira, P.O. Box 55, Usa River with a letter of application, CV, and supporting materials (copies of certificates and transcripts, any relevant supporting materials). Video of previous work as Director/Performer REQUIRED, maximum 10 minutes total. Applications should be directed to the Vice-Chancellor and sent by registered mail or courier or hand delivered to the office of the Vice-Chancellor. See the website (www.makumira.ac.tz under Projects tab) for more information about the project.

Length of Contract: 23 months      Interviews:  9 Feb 2015    Start date:  9 March
Salary and Benefits commensurate with skills and experience.