Careers in Turquoise Mountain for Cultural Preservation Training

Background

Turquoise Mountain is a non-profit, non-governmental organization specializing in urban regeneration, business development, and education in traditional arts and architecture. We seek to provide jobs, skills, and a renewed sense of pride in communities, through heritage. Since 2006, Turquoise Mountain has cleared 35,000 cubic meters of rubbish from the streets of the old city of Kabul, restored 112 historic and community buildings, created a primary school and a clinic, and Installed water, electricity and sanitation through the historic traditional craft neighborhood of Murad Khani in the old city of Kabul. It has created the internationally-accredited Institute for Afghan Arts & Architecture, training the next generation of craftsmen and women in woodwork, jewelry and gem cutting, calligraph and miniature painting, and ceramics. Finally, it has sold over US$ 6 million of Afghan artisan products internationally. Since 2014 Turquoise Mountain now works to preserve and promote heritage in communities in Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.

Context

Turquoise Mountain has established a new project in Jordan to support artisans and to promote involvement with heritage. The project works across high-end craft production for international markets, vocational training in traditional skills, and cultural heritage outreach. The purpose of this full-time role is to support the team in the implementation of its program, with a particular focus on TM Office Logistics Department operations. The offered contract is till the end of year 2019 (with 3-month probation period), renewable as per the need and funding, with a starting date as soon as possible.