STTA Curator J– Northern Uganda Transition Initiative (NUTI), Saturday 23 October,2010

STTA Curator J– Northern Uganda Transition Initiative (NUTI), Saturday 23 October,2010
Casals & Associates is an international development firm delivering groundbreaking solutions to social, institutional and political challenges. We work globally addressing democracy and governance, rule of law and justice, local governance, conflict management and recovery, health and other urgent issues facing societies today.
Background
In May 2008, USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives initiated a three-year program, the Northern Uganda Transition Initiative (NUTI). NUT1 is implemented by Casals & Associates, Inc. (C&A) and aims to support the transition to peace and recovery in northern Uganda.One of NUTI’s program objectives is to “increase access to information on peace, recovery and development issues in Northern Uganda through support to the media and strategic communication activities.” For this purpose, NUTI intends to engage the services of a skilled and experienced Curator to work with C&A on a Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) contract.

The Curator will work in close collaboration with NUTI Contracted Professional Photographers, the Program Development Officer-Media & Communications, the Media and Communications Coordinator and the rest of the media team to assist in the planning/organization and running of a Photo Exhibition(s).

Complete Terms of Reference and application procedures can be downloaded from http://nuti.casals.com/

NUTI is looking to welcome Applications from Experienced and Creative Individuals/Firms.

Supervision
The individual/firm will be directly supervised by NUTI’s Program Development Officer-Media & Communications and the Media and Communications Coordinator.

Duration and Performance Base
The period of the STTA will be for approximately 40 days and will start on 1St November 2010 through to 14th December 2010.
Instructions to Applicants (Complete instructions on the NUTI website must be followed)
* Applicants must submit a Resume/CV and attach a cover letter.
* Applicants must write STTA CURATOR in the subject line of the e-mail.
* Applications should be sent by Email to cking@casals.com

Qualifications and Qualities of the Curator
* Diploma/Degree in relevant field. Masters’ Degree an added advantage.
* Must be able to design Photo Exhibits and have extensive knowledge about organizing and overseeing photo, art, or cultural exhibitions (at least 3 years).
* Experience in event-management and promotion highly desired.
* Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media is an added advantage.
* Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources is vital.

Applications are due by October 25, 2010

Head Office 
No.IB Samuel Doe Road, 
Senior Quarters. 
P.O Box 1521, 
Gulu Town Center, 
Uganda

NUTI is Funded by the United States Agency for International Development(USAID) – In partenship with the Government of Uganda and Implemented by Casals & Associates, Inc.