Position: Project Manager - The World Forum Location: Berlin, Germany (on site)
The Cinema for Peace Foundation is looking for a Project Manager for the project "The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, Tech, and Humankind" to join the Cinema for Peace team in Berlin.
Since 9/11, 2001 the Cinema for Peace initiative has been aiming to influence through films the perception and resolution of global social, political, and humanitarian challenges of our time - and especially to oppose war and terror. In recent years, Cinema for Peace has supported a number of important causes and films with artists like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and personalities such as the Dalai Lama, Muhammad Ali, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Mikhail Gorbachev, and the former Honorary Patron Nelson Mandela.
The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, Tech, and Humankind will be an annual conference held in Berlin, Germany, that unites leaders from politics, civil society, and culture, engaged in the ideas and practices for a better world and fundamental change. The World Forum serves as a platform where the pressing socio-political issues of our time are discussed and tackled; Manage and lead the organising of The World Forum and associated events.
Liaise with existing and potential partners and donors in building stability of relationships, as well as identify and bring new donors and partners for the project.
Liaise with potential partner organizations, charity organizations, as well as high-ranking individuals from governments and ICSOs to explore possibilities of cooperation and synergy in projects.
Support the organizing of high-profile advocacy and fundraising events associated with the project.
Oversee human resource management and recruitment.
Educational Qualifications in the field of Human Rights, International Relations, or other related fields
~5+ years of experience managing similar high profile projects or events on an international level.
~ Strong knowledge of global sociopolitical issues.
~ Written and Spoken fluency in English is required. German in a strong asset.
~ If you are interested, please apply with your CV and a one-page cover letter in one PDF file through Linkedin.
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