Director (F/H) - French Alliance of Port Harcourt - Nigeria at Alliance Francaise de Lagos

Synthetic description of the position

• Under the joint authority of the cultural cooperation and action adviser, and of the Board of’administration (CA) the director of the French’Alliance is responsible for the execution of the’establishment project validated by the Board of’Alliance (association of local law).

Main activities

• Development, proposal and impetus of the’establishment strategy: the development of online French courses is one of the priorities for the coming years. The permanent conquest of new audiences, especially in companies, is necessary.
• Recent partnerships with higher education institutions for the’enseignement du FLE will have to be consolidated because they constitute a major challenge for the development of the French’Alliance. Around 15 annual cultural events are held on the sidelines of weekly film screenings.
• Participation in the preparation of the budget, the management of staff and the implementation of’analysis, monitoring and evaluation tools in liaison with the Board of’.Establishment of’ close relations with the professional networks and authorities of the country in order to promote the’ establishment : important relations with the ministries of education and culture of the’state of Rivers, France, ’ institutions of higher education, the’local association of French teachers.
• Strong and indispensable relations with French companies (in particular with the Total group), francophones and francophiles based in the region. Relations also with the associations of’artists not to be neglected in order to’avoid conflicts with communities.
• Preparation and delivery of regular reports of’activity to the board of directors, the French Alliance Foundation and the cultural cooperation and action advisor in 2023 number of’inscription :680 number of candidates for certifications: 918 number of hours sold: 73,500

Diplomas or professional experience recommended to perform the duties

• Proven experience of management of’a public or private establishment in cultural institutions, setting up of’cultural events and setting up partnerships. Knowledge or mastery of’a local language would be an asset. Knowledge of the region as well.