Pillar VI · Talent, Sports, Arts & Creative Economy
Technical Director — Talent, Sports, Arts & Creative Economy
Develop sport, performance, design and the creative industries as engines of opportunity for African youth.
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Role Purpose
The Technical Director leads Pillar VI, recognising African talent beyond technical skill and building recognised training pathways into sport, arts, design, media and the creative economy.
Key Responsibilities
- Design competency standards and training pathways for creative and sports professions.
- Partner with academies, cultural institutions, federations and creative enterprises.
- Promote talent identification, mentorship and showcase platforms for youth.
- Advocate for the creative economy in national TVET and employment policies.
- Develop financing and market-access models for creative entrepreneurs.
- Curate ACTET cultural programming, including at continental conferences.
Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced degree in arts management, sports management, cultural policy or a related field.
- At least 10 years in the creative industries, sport development or cultural education.
- Proven experience building talent programmes or creative-sector partnerships.
- Network across African cultural and sporting institutions.
Core Competencies
- Creative leadership
- Talent development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Terms of Engagement
- Reports to the Secretary General and the Executive Council.
- Three-year renewable term, part-time with a commitment of roughly two days per week.
- Remote-first, with periodic travel to ACTET Headquarters in Kigali and member states.
- Honorarium and expenses in line with ACTET policy; the role is open to nationals of all African Union member states and the diaspora.
How to Apply
Complete the application form below, typing your responses in each section and/or attaching your CV and testimonials. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Secretariat for an interview.