Arts and Transformation Consultant

  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    CONTRACTOR
  • Posted:
    2 months ago
  • Category:
  • Deadline:
    15/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is dedicated to supporting Latin American and Caribbean countries by financing and advising on projects that drive economic development and regional integration. Its focus includes fostering innovation, improving infrastructure, and addressing social challenges through strategic investments and policy guidance. By leveraging its extensive expertise and regional knowledge, the IDB aims to stimulate sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life across the Americas.

JOB SUMMARY

The Creativity and Culture Unit (ICD/UCC), within the Innovation and Creativity Division (KIC/ICD) is looking for a creative, proactive, and highly motivated Arts and Transformation Consultant.

As an Arts and Transformation Consultant, you will curate and design art exhibitions and provide art handling assistance and artwork services with the IDB Cultural Center and the IDB Art Collection.

You will work in Arts and Transformation Team, part of Creativity and Culture Unit.

This team is responsible for using art, culture, and creativity as tools for communication, and to foster a culture of innovation within the IDB promoting and strengthen the Bank’s strategic role in highlighting Latin American and Caribbean culture through our exhibitions, IDB’s Art Collection, cultural events, and special cultural programs.

 

Requirements

· Education: Master’s degree in curating, cultural management, design, fine arts, communication, or related field.

· Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a cultural or international organization.

Knowledge in museums or art gallery operations.

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Knowledge of fine arts, art history, and of the processes and techniques of various art forms.

· Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish, knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is a plus.

A portfolio of creative projects will be required as part of the assessment of candidates.

Key skills

· Curate compelling exhibitions addressing the region’s development challenges.

· Collaborate and share knowledge on latest trends of Latin America and the Caribbean contemporary arts and culture.

· Communicate effectively the Arts & Transformation Program.

· Work alongside different partners both internally and externally to continuously activate the Arts & Transformation Program.

· Innovate and try new things to promote and strengthen the Bank’s strategic role in highlighting Latin American and Caribbean culture

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Responsibilities

 

· Conceptualize, design, and curate relevant contemporary art exhibitions and artistic interventions working with multiple vendors in creating all materials and elements needed.

· Provide assistance using international best practices for art handling, arts management, and exhibition requirements within the IDB Cultural Center and the IDB Art Collection.

  • Provide strategic input into the identification, development and implementation of creative, artistic and knowledge projects and products to ensure that the Unit’s Arts and Transformation activities support the IDBG’s overall strategies and goals, ensuring that high quality is delivered.
  • Develop creative content in the form of art exhibitions, digital communication, creative storytelling, and artistic interventions.
  • Organize and execute public programming events for the Unit’s communications and knowledge strategy and activities in order to ensure that the IDBG is effectively reaching key stakeholders in the Washington, D.C.

metropolitan area, as well as in Latin America and the Caribbean.

  • Work closely with knowledge/content experts and translate their stories into compelling and experiential exhibitions.
  • Provide support with artwork services to internal clients by understanding their needs and meeting their expectations.

 

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Postgraduate Degree

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 60

 

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