Morija Museum & Archives (MMA) is a leading cultural and heritage institution in Lesotho, operating under the Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa with support from the Government of Lesotho and a wide range of partners. Morija Museum seeks to promote the collection, preservation, presentation and interpretation of documents and artefacts that are vital to a fuller understanding of the history, culture and environment of Lesotho/the Basotho and their place in the wider world. Through a number of programmes, projects and consultancies, Morija Museum promotes research and publishing, educational outreach,
heritage management, community-based tourism, and the development and presentation of the arts and living culture.
Morija Museum seeks an experienced professional to provide leadership and management skills as the Curator. Those applying for the Post should have an MA in a relevant field of study and/or 5 years of leader-
ship experience. S/he will need to demonstrate their skills / experience in the following areas:
1. Management / Leadership Skills and Experience
a) Strong writing / communication / presentation / organizational skills
b) Strategic Planning / Team building / HR skills
c) Partnership Development / Resource Mobilization / Project Proposals & Implementation
d) Financial Management
2. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate competence / experience in at least one of the
following:
a) Collections Management and Exhibits
b) Research, Consultancies, Publishing and New Media
c) Heritage Management and Community-Based Tourism
d) Public Education Programs and Events
e) Marketing and Promotions
Candidates should ideally possess a valid driver’s license and a range of competencies in terms of
computer software.
Salary will be based upon the Government scale and includes a contributory pension plan and death
benefits / disability insurance.
A sealed application letter motivating your candidacy together with a CV, certified copies of educational
and professional qualifications, and three reference letters should be addressed to:
The Secretary, Morija Museum & Archives Board, and delivered to Morija Museum, OR be sent to [email protected] on or before Friday, 25 November 2022.
Interviews will be held during early December 2022 for candidates who have been shortlisted.