JAINpedia Project Manager Job Description and Person Specification
The Institute of Jainology is looking to employ a full time Manager for supporting its £800K investment in the development of JAINpedia a unique on line resource for Jainism using contextualised Jain scriptures – see http://blog.jainpedia.org/?p=3#more-3 and http://www.jainology.org/2009/12/23/progress-on-jainpedia-project
The role includes supporting the management of relationships with leading organisations including Kings College London, V&A Museum, British Library and Universities in Europe and India. Activities will include supporting the implementation of outreach and educational services, volunteer support and liaison, and technical liaison as part of the JAINPedia rollout.
The role would suit a highly adaptable self starter who is excellent at managing relationships and a strong sense of quality in delivery and experience of community/voluntary work. Strong IT and communication skills are essential. Experience of a South Asian language would be of advantage.
Person Specification:(Abbrv: E=Essential D=Desirable )
- Educated to degree level or equivalent (D)
- Articulate in written and spoken English (E)
- Experience of working in the arts/heritage sector (D)
- Ability to speak one South Asian community language (D)
- Ability to work as part of a disparate team and take accountability for delivery (E)
- Ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and prioritise conflicting issues (E)
- Demonstrate the ability to be a self starter and to work effectively under pressure (E)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with people at all levels (E)
- Experience of working in a community/diverse environments (D)
- Excellent IT skills (E)
- Experience of managing disparate groups/volunteers (D)
Purpose of Role :
- To offer support in the devolvement of JAINpedia a unique on line resource using contextualised Jain scriptures
- To offer support in the management of relationships with leading organisations including Kings College, V&A Museum, British Library, Welcome Trust along with Universities in Europe and India
- To offer support in the implementation of outreach and educational services, volunteer support and liaison, and technical liaison as part of the JAINpedia rollout
- To manage the develop content of the Jain Spirit Newsletter
- To Support Kings College in building the JAINpedia online resource
Main Responsibilities:
- To work in conjunction with project staff on the implementation of sustaining relationships with partner holdings
- To work alongside Museum Consultant in offering communication and support in all areas regarding museum/heritage exhibitions, events and related strategies
- To work with Project Consultants/staff in offering administrative support as and when required
- To liaise with venues and partners regarding booking of Travelling Exhibition and manage technical, insurance and transport issues connect to this
- To offer support in the overall management in developing the JAINpedia website
- To prepare reports, spreadsheets as well other related documents connected to all areas of the project
- To travel to places of worship and community organisations across the as well as outreach visits to Jain communities across the UK
- To help manage all JAINpedia Volunteers
Remuneration would be in the range of 18-22K, on a self employed basis, and the post would be based in Borehamwood. Travel in the UK would be required and own car is preferable. For more details or sending CV please email to usha.shah@jainpedia.org . Applications must be received by 30th April 2010.