Open call: Trainer for Gender@Work music business module

With a strong focus on addressing gender disparity in the African music industry, Gender@Work offers theoretical and practical courses, delivered both online and offline by top trainers and music industry experts from Africa, the Indian Ocean and Europe. 

The Music Business Management module will be delivered online in English in October 2023. Among other roles, the trainer will contribute to the finalisation of the module structure, carefully curating a plan that is feasible and efficient in achieving the programme’s objectives.

Module overview

The Music Business Management module will allow learners to dive deep into the fundamental aspects of the music industry, and explore the key components of the music business value chain, management principles, branding and marketing strategies, and critical topics like intellectual property.

The training will address aspiring artists, managers, technicians or entrepreneurs in the music industry, and equip them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the dynamic music business space successfully.

As part of this online module, the trainees will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow participants from diverse backgrounds, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

The module will precede an immersive event production training session with all the participants at the ACCES music conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 5 to 11 November 2023.

Key responsibilities

• In consultation with the MIAF, develop a five-day training course in music business management, including strong theoretical and practical components. The training course must be realistic and offer the best possible upskilling opportunity to the trainees. A maximum of 15 trainees from different African countries will participate.
• Prepare all requirements for the training to run smoothly, including content, visual aids and other teaching material.
• Attend preparatory meetings with the MIAF and partners.
• Implement and conduct the training in English in October 2023.
• Facilitate other aspects as needed.

Skills and requirements

• Proof of formal training in music business management or a related field.
• Solid track record in music business management (minimum 15 years’ experience).
• Experience as a trainer or facilitator.
• Excellent communication skills (English, French being an advantage)
• The trainer must be willing and able to collaborate with other guest trainers or facilitators.

If you are interested, send your CV with three contactable references to Ms Violet Maila at violet@musicinafrica.net no later than 31 August 2023.

A cover letter stating why you are interested in and qualified for this position should be attached to your application. Only successful candidates will be contacted, by 4 September 2023.

More about the programme

The Music In Africa Gender@Work training programme is implemented in partnership with Scène Australes, with the support of the Institut Français and the French Development Agency within the framework of the Access Culture programme, Women In Live Music, Siemens Stiftung, Goethe-Institut and Région Réunion.

Music In Africa Foundation

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) is a non-profit, pan-African organisation with operations across Africa. Its mission is to support the music sector through promoting knowledge exchange and creating opportunities and capacity for those who operate in it. The MIAF does this in two ways: digitally via the Music In Africa website and offline through artist mobility programmes, workshops, training programmes, concerts, lobbying, conferences and other related initiatives.

Scènes Australes

Scenes Australes is a French non-profit organisation committed to the promotion of traditional and modern music and artists from all over the Indian Ocean area. Scènes Australes participates in the organisation of the two biggest festivals on the Reunion Island: Sakifo Musik Festival and Les Francofolies de La Réunion. It also finances 100% of the organisation of the Indian Ocean Music Market (IOMMA).