Within the global network of Alliances Françaises, the Alliance Française de Kampala’s mission is to promote the French language and Culture in Uganda through teaching French, providing the public with a media library and organizing cultural and educational activities.

AFK is a non-governmental association established in Uganda in 1954.

Cultural Assistant Position
This position requires a good knowledge of local cultural networks as well as a good command of French and English Languages. He/She works
under the direct supervision of the cultural coordinator, to whom he/she reports regularly.

Key responsibilities – Cultural department
• Participate in the development, planning and implementation of the AFK annual cultural program.

• Act as a point of contact for cultural partners (artists, writers, filmmakers, etc.) and, occasionally, negotiate MOUs and contracts.

• Participate in the organization and implementation of cultural events on-site, off-site and remotely.
• Monitor cultural activities in Kampala and map the cultural actors present (artists, writers, intellectuals, social actors, etc.).

• Strengthen the AFK partnership network (artists, civil society, academics, institutions, NGOs).

• Assist the cultural coordinator in setting up, drafting and monitoring institutional partnerships projects with the French Embassy, French Institute, the EUNIC Cluster, the Goethe Zentrum Institute, etc.)

• Regularly prepare and present a review of cultural activities and events to the stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities – Media library
• Organize and lead various cultural activities, facilitating the discovery of French and French-speaking cultures for AF students, French clubs and partner schools.

• Assist the media library team in programming and organizing the Talks and Thoughts workshop.

Responsibilities – Language Department
• Participate in the designing of cultural mediation materials for French learners (posters, etc.)
• In conjunction with the Language department team, develop, plan and implement activities for AF Students

Responsibilities – Communication
• Assist the sponsorship manager in finding annual sponsors for cultural activities or for one-off events (projects, music festival, conference, workshops etc)

• Participate in the design of communication materials for the promotion of cultural activities, events and products.
• In conjunction with the communications officer, ensure the promotion of AF activities during events.

Skills and qualities

Good knowledge of the local cultural environment and its practices.
Knowledge of institutional cultural environments is an added advantage.
Previous experience in the cultural field.
French-English bilingualism preferred. At least B2 level for both languages

Ability to work in a team and interact with different stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organization and project management.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
A graphic design skill is a plus (Canva and/or other software)
Ability to work late hours at cultural events

The Alliance française de Kampala encourages creativity and initiative. The cultural assistant will thus be able to propose his/her own
projects for which he/she will have, if accepted, full responsibility under the supervision of the cultural coordinator.