Senior Director (GMG/SEG 5)

Job Purpose

The Senior Director of the National Gallery is responsible for planning, directing, co-ordinating and controlling the operations of the National Gallery as it relates to financial and administrative management; facilitating the curatorial activities by giving support and guidance to the Chief Curator, planning and directing the developmental strategies and programmes of the Gallery; liaising with national and international agencies and institutions to advance the programmes of the National Gallery. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares strategic plans. 
• Exercises overall responsibility for the functions of the National Gallery and ensuring that the Gallery operates within the provisions of Government rules and regulations.
• Prepares museum project proposal in close collaboration with the Chief Curator for submission to national and international agencies. 
• Collaborates with private sector and overseas missions in procuring assistance for projects.
• Presents annual budget of the Gallery’s Board and liaising with the relevant agencies of Government. 
• Ensures the finances of the National Gallery are effectively managed in keeping with proper financial procedures as required by Government regulations. 
• Manages, monitors and approves the expenditure of Government budget allocations and the Gallery’s private funds. 
• Manages the Fixed Deposit Accounts(s) 
• Ensures the proper operation of the National Gallery’s Acquisition Fund (Private endowed) and operating the Appropriation in Aid Account. 
• Prepares the Bimonthly, Quarterly Status and Annual Reports for the National Gallery of Jamaica. 
• Prepares Corporate and Operational Plans. 
• Implements policies for the National Gallery of Jamaica. 
• Liaises with other Divisions within the Institute of Jamaica and other Cultural and Public Service Institutions to achieve harmonious integration with programmes 
• Maintains correspondence and exchanges of materials with similar institutions, locally, regionally and internationally 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Postgraduate Degree from a recognized university in the Humanities.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in a cultural, socio-economic or development agency.