Program Director at the Global Solutions Initiative Foundation gGmbH

The Global Solutions Initiative Foundation (GSIF) is currently looking for a Program Director. The Program Director will be responsible for the conceptualization of the program of the Global Solutions Summit and be in constant contact with our network of leading research organizations.

Form of Employment: Full time
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 1.5 years, with the possibility of extension
Location: Hertie School of Governance, Berlin

Your responsibilities:

• Define the strategic orientation of the summit program
• Identify the most relevant topical themes
• Identify relevant personalities and speakers to invite
• Serve as primary liaison for confirmed speakers and closely cooperate with the speaker management
• Work at the interface between our partner, research and implementer networks
• Develop new event formats
• Activate and integrate our distinguished research network
• Serve as contact person for representatives of the G/T20 and the T20 Task Forces
• Contribute to other relevant written products and research platforms of the foundation (e.g. G20 Insights Platform, Council for Global Problem-Solving)

Qualifications we require:

• Masters or doctoral degree in a field relevant to global problem-solving, including impressive expertise in economics
• At least 4-5 years postgraduate professional experience
• Excellent expertise in the G20 process, multilateralism and global economic developments
• Strong attachment to the values and aspirations of the GSI
• Experience in conceptualizing and organizing high-level conferences
• Excellent management, organization and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and high level of personal initiative
• IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German

About the GSIF
The Global Solutions Initiative Foundation (GSIF) is the permanent secretariat of the Global Solutions Initiative (GSI). The GSI is a global collaborative enterprise to propose policy responses to major global problems, addressed by the G20, the G7 and other global governance fora. Our activities include amongst others the Global Solutions Summit, the G20 Insights Platform, international workshops and conferences, and the Global Solutions Journal.

Applications should include a cover letter indicating your availability, expected salary, CV and relevant degrees. Applications are to be sent as PDFs (preferably in one file) to Bridie France (bridie.france@global-solutions.international).