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- Develop and foster the organisation’s vision and strategy;- Curate the Spazju Kreattiv programme of events;- Nurture working relations with key stakeholders in creative field and beyond;- Manage the improvement of existing work practices and overall strategic outputs;- Champion the Spazju Kreattiv brand and ethos both locally and abroad.

- Implement the organisation's vision and aims;- Develop the organisation's long-term strategy plan;- Manage the programme projects’ agreed plan of action and budgets;- Coordinate the creative initiatives’ artistic and logistic requirements;- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the programmes team; - Establish collaborations with national and international stakeholders.St James Cavalier, Malta's National Centre for Creativity, first opened its doors to the public on the 22nd September 2000. As the Maltese Government's Millennium Project it has taken on the role of pushing forward Malta's cultural aspirations.With a strong commitment to supporting the contemporary creative scene, the Centre's philosophy is to also take in, reflect and support the country's traditional and historical heritage and culture.Housed in a 16th Century fort, the Centre is home to a small theatre-in-the-round, an arthouse cinema, a chamber music room and exhibition galleries.St James Cavalier has welcomed both local and foreign artists, writers, singers and actors, dancers, musicians as well as thinkers, scientists and other creators. It has staged operas and premiered plays, held major exhibitions of contemporary pieces as well as past masters. It runs courses for adults and children and has been enjoyed for over a million visitors in the past 10 years.Back in 2014 the creative programme was rebranded under the name of Spazju Kreattiv, with the main aim of pursuing arts and creative development through the production of innovative projects at St James Cavalier and beyond. www.kreattivita.org

Malta

- Provide consultancy in the development of creative concepts and business-planning;- Draft and submit funding applications for cultural and creative initiatives;- Manage and implement successfully assigned projects within the cultural and creative sector;- Facilitate conversation with, and evolving of new networks and collaborations.

The European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) promotes dialogue and cooperation between social-oriented cultural centres throughout Europe.It is both a network of direct members and a ‘network of networks'. Today, the ENCC connects over 3000 cultural organisations in 27 countries, with very diverse structures, practices and audiences. It aligns with values of cultural equality, active citizenship, intercultural diversity and sustainability.The ENCC’s main action lines are capacity building, networking and advocacy. The network organises meetings, conferences, training and staff exchanges, participates in research and data-gathering, creates tools and publications, and connects with other actors from the cultural sector.It also supports social and cultural innovation by mentoring international cooperation projects. Empowering cultural centres and their communities is the network's priority.The ENCC is co-funded by the Creative Europe networks strand of the European Union.

- Establish the Festival ethos;- Decide the Festival long-term strategy plan and aims;- Select the annual Festival programme of events;- Monitor and mentor projects by participating creatives;- Nurture networks and collaborations to promote the Festival brand in Malta and abroad;- Develop strategy frameworks to engage new audiences and community groups.Żigużajg was born in 2011 as a new initiative to present world-class performances and creative projects designed for children and young people. Every year thousands of children and young people are introduced to new artistic genres within an exciting festival environment. www.ziguzajg.org

Żigużajg was born in 2011 as a new initiative to present world-class performances and creative projects designed for children and young people. Every year thousands of children and young people are introduced to new artistic genres within an exciting festival environment. www.ziguzajg.org

Valletta, Malta

With its annual programme VIVA aims to create a dynamic platform for contemporary visual arts in Malta to engage in creative development whilst initiating a process of change in the national cultural scene. With a wide variety of local and international artists presenting recent work or collaborating in joint projects, VIVA is creating new international networks which will last far beyond the festival itself. VIVA also offers opportunities for development and education in the visual arts sector while also promoting and encouraging public participation in the arts by different communities. www.viva.org

Masters, International Cultural Policy And Management

Masters Preparatory Course, Theatre Studies

Diploma In Dramatic Art, Acting

Postgraduate Diploma, Translation

Bachelor Of Arts, Italian & Theatre Studies

Certificate In Acting & Performance, Acting