Project Curator: Eastern Africa - London
About the role
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to join the department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas. Working on the African Histories and Heritage Programme , you will play a leading role in the delivery of the project: Reconnecting Eastern African Collections and Histories (REACH).
REACH is a new 4-year research and education project aiming to significantly expand knowledge of the British Museums Eastern Africa collection and increase its impact. This project will produce an object-based history of the ivory caravan trade and imposition of colonial rule (c ) in Eastern Africa. Working in collaboration with an international network of partner museums and community stakeholders in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, the team will generate new knowledge about museum collections, build strong relationships between partners and share knowledge in East Africa through bespoke schools programmes and other activities.
You will play a vital role in connecting people with the collection,



expanding curatorial practice and advancing interpretations of African histories and heritage at the British Museum.
About you
You are an experienced curator or researcher with a commitment to ethical, collaborative and community-centred approaches to museum collections. Working closely with the Project Lead, you will bring strong research expertise, cultural awareness and the ability to build meaningful partnerships across the British Museum and with colleagues and communities in East Africa.
You will have knowledge of Eastern African history, anthropology or material culture, experience of archival research relating to African collections or histories, and a strong understanding of the ethical considerations surrounding colonial-era collections. You will also have experience engaging communities, partners or public audiences, project management skills, and a track record of research outputs. You will have knowledge of Kiswahili or anoth

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