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Executive Director, ISD Germany

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

48 - 130K yearly

Experience:

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Work from:

Germany

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience as Executive Director or similar role, Strong background in strategic leadership, Experience in fundraising and stakeholder engagement, Knowledge of human rights and related issues, Ability to manage diverse teams effectively.

Key responsabilities:

Lead and grow ISD's presence in Germany
Develop growth strategy and expand funding sources
Represent ISD at major conferences and meetings
Provide editorial guidance for research outputs
Build networks across various sectors

ISD (Institute for Strategic Dialogue) Government Administration SME https://www.isdglobal.org/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

Your missions

ISD is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarisation, extremism and disinformation worldwide.

Why work for ISD?

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.

ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.

Our benefits

Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.

24 days annual leave, plus all Berlin/Brandenburg bank holidays.

1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement.

Additional paid time off for development.

Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.

Annual personal development budget.

Remote working budget.

Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.

Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives e.g. early finish on a Friday.

Salary

EUR 100,000-130,000

Location

You may work from our office in Berlin, from home, or on a hybrid arrangement to suit you. Please note you will be required to attend the office occasionally for team meetings.

Hours

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements.

Contract type

Permanent

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neuro-divergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Executive Director, or senior organisational leader, who will lead and strategically grow ISD’s German and European footprint, delivering innovative programming across the region. Building on our existing networks, expertise and infrastructure, the post holder will develop and advance ISD’s research, policy and action work within Germany, the EU and where possible nearby geographies, leading and expanding a strong team and deepening equally strong relationships with key stakeholders across government, civil society, academia and media.

To this end, the post holder will develop the performance of ISD Germany's team and develop and implement an integrated growth strategy which includes new fundraising approaches. The ED will represent ISD at major conferences, in the media, and at high level briefings with the Bundestag, the federal government, EU institutions, and other international fora. They will also provide senior editorial guidance to the team, supporting the team to produce the highest calibre research work and written output.

The ISD Germany Executive Director will be a core member of ISD’s Global Leadership Team and will report to the global CEO. They will work closely with ISD’s regional offices and leadership and will contribute to the strategic direction of the whole organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

Organisational, strategic and editorial leadership (25%) - including working with our Board and Global Leadership Team to develop the strategy and implement the plan to expand ISD Germany’s impact (operational and programmatic) and build out our European portfolio of work, including that funded by the EU.
Fundraising, development and representation (25%) - including developing an integrated and robust growth strategy for ISD Germany, in collaboration with the senior German team and Global programmatic leads and expanding our network of donors for ISD Germany (project-based funding and foundation/philanthropic donations), in support of identified priorities and the growth strategy.
Provide senior representation and build out of networks across policy constituencies, business and industry, media, academia and other key stakeholders (25%) - including driving outreach and communications with key stakeholders around ISD’s work in Germany and Europe, in collaboration with ISD Germany’s leadership team.
Team and institutional management (25%) - including developing ISD Germany’s organisational structure by recruiting, mentoring and inspiring a high-performing and diverse team that delivers high-quality outputs in an efficient manner and contributes to ISD Germany’s growth and working with the global Managing Director to facilitate cross-organisational knowledge sharing through embedded placements of experts and programmatic leads from other ISD offices.

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