The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) is pleased to share an opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute to digital innovation in Ghana’s cultural heritage sector.
Expertise France is seeking an expert in cultural heritage for the initiative Digital Innovation for Cultural Heritage: Connecting Public Institutions and Start-ups, under the SANKOFA II and Green, Digital and Inclusive Private Sector Development (GDI PSD) projects, funded by the European Union.
The assignment will support a five-day capacity-building workshop scheduled for 7–11 December 2026 in Accra, bringing together GMMB staff and Ghanaian digital and cultural start-ups to explore how technology can strengthen heritage management, preservation and public engagement.
Key areas of focus include:
- Digital tools for institutional planning and management.
- Digital booking and visitor management systems.
- Visitor engagement technologies, including audio guides, QR codes, interactive displays and digital storytelling.
- Digital preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage.
- Collaboration between public cultural institutions and digital innovators.
Who should apply?
Qualified professionals with relevant academic qualifications, at least seven years of experience in museum, monument or cultural heritage management, and demonstrated experience in facilitating workshops or capacity-building programmes are encouraged to review the full requirements.
Application deadline: 2 November 2026
Interested and eligible professionals should consult the official vacancy announcement for the complete terms of reference, eligibility criteria and application procedure.
Let us continue to explore how digital innovation can preserve Ghana’s heritage, improve access to our museums and monuments, and connect cultural institutions with new ideas and technologies.