Head of Program will be a member of a newly formed senior management team. The posts key purpose is to research, develop, plan and implement a vibrant and relevant program that is responsive to the needs of cultural and creative industry in the Kosice region.
The Head of Program manages a team of the program department and as a member of the senior management team, co-plans and implements the strategic development of the whole organization.
The post holder will work and cooperate closely with the other departments as well as developing and maintaining successful relationships with clients, partners and external stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• completed university education at least II. degree,
• professional experience in the field of the subject of the organizations' activity for at least 5 years,
• experience of leading a medium-sized work/project team for at least five years,
• managerial experience in the relevant field is an advantage, but not a condition,
• excellent knowledge of English,
• knowledge of another world language is welcome.

REQUIRED COMPETENCE:
• Experience with the preparation and successful implementation of projects supported by Slovak Arts Council grants, Visegrad fund, EEA and Norway grants, EU grant schemes, and other local and international grant schemes
• Experience with the realization of events - production activities, project management (management, or coordination of events/projects in the field)
• Experience with extensive international cooperation
• Experience in achieving the objectives set - demonstrable results achieved
• Understanding of the planning and budgeting process in general as well as the project management process
• Knowledge of public administration and self-government legislation, issues of non-profit organizations, is desirable
• Overview in the field of cultural policy, issues of established and unestablished culture in Košice and Slovakia
• Expertise in the CCI sector in Slovakia, in the EU and third countries
• Expertise in the management and financing of CCI
• Practical experience with the preparation and implementation of strategic documents

Personality requirements and skills
• excellent organizational and management skills,
• excellent communication and presentation skills,
• excellent cognitive and analytical skills, critical thinking,
• excellent decision-making skills and willingness to take responsibility for decisions,
• proactive, constructive and flexible approach to solving complex tasks,
• ability to define priorities,
• ability to think in a broader context,
• ability to identify and respond to sector variability,
• ability to recognize and implement the need for change,
• professional approach, openness and transparency,
• ability to efficiently allocate and delegate tasks,
• ability to lead, inspire and develop a team,
• ability to cooperate,
• ability to work independently and as a team, consistently and reliably,
• ability to withstand stress,
• strong personal integrity.

WHY WORKING WITH US?
We offer inspiring and enthusiastic working environment, that covers work with local and international projects, that drive positive impact. You will be surrounded by creative people and your role will be to encourage their growth and success.

BENEFITS
• Flexible working time
• Possibility of partial remote work
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Based on the conditions accommodation could provided