More in Common
Director of Global Programs
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Director of Global Programs
Director of Global Programs – Leading Nonprofit Study Fellowship (Berlin/Brussels/London/Paris/Warsaw/Washington D.C.)
Summary
- Locations: Berlin, Brussels, London, Madrid, Paris, Warsaw, Washington D.C.
- Reports to: CEO
- Contract: Full-time
- Salary Dependents on Location:
- Berlin: €80,000 – €100,000
- Brussels: €72,500 – €95,000
- London: £75,000 – £97,500
- Madrid: €60,000 – €75,000
- Paris: €75,000 – €95,000
- Warsaw: €65,000 – €80,000
- Washington, D.C.: $130,000 – $160,000
This new Director of Global Programs role provides the opportunity to play a key role in growing the impact of a leading nonprofit addressing some of the most pressing issues in major democracies. The position requires a blend of:
- Strategic acumen
- Entrepreneurialism
- Relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in delivering measurable results
About the Position
More in Common is a recognised authority in understanding and countering the dynamics of political and social polarisation. Our approach combines:
- Social psychology and public opinion research
- Generation of new insights
- Helping leaders and organisations leverage those insights for real-world impact
The work blends: ✔️ Deep national & local engagement (led by country directors) ✔️ Global and multi-country programs creating broader influences
Our cross-country programs are designed to:
- Generate research findings
- Establish thought leadership
- Disseminate and implement learnings across partners and stakeholders
Recent initiatives explored:
- Public attitudes on immigration and online safety
- The energy transition, Ukraine conflict, and democratic resilience
- Nature and societal responses to division
We’re now expanding this work and creating a new role to direct it.
This position, Director of Global Programs, will focus on leading Mission’s global and multi-country initiatives, focusing on work that benefits from coordinated global efforts rather than local teams acting independently. Key responsibilities include developing and advancing programs—such as:
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- Research designs requiring cross-country collaboration
- Generating thought leadership with broad impact
- Building, managing, and utilising external partnerships
Fundraising is also central. Building on existing relationships, the role requires:
- Lead multi-country funding proposals
- Maintain governance with philanthropic and institutional donors
- Seamless coordination with country directors and offices
Additionally, the role will require:
- Senior representation at conferences, symposia, roundtables, and government stakeholder engagements
- Sometimes acting in the CEO’s absence
About More in Common
We are a nonpartisan research nonprofit committed to addressing social and political polarisation through evidence-based approaches. Our work is structured around:
- Providing insights to leaders across sectors (government, nonprofits, philanthropy, private sector, arts, and education)
- Reducing division, fostering cohesion, and building resilient democracies
- A robust global presence across seven countries
Whether featured in media or informing leadership, our research is trusted and actionable.
Qualifications and Experience
We seek a strategic, international leader who can drive and steady this multifaceted role with:
Core Attributes
- Passion for Our Mission and core values
- Strong project-management experience, especially with multi-country or cross-institutional research
Critical Experience
- Managing external relationships at a senior level, e.g., turning networks, partnerships and stakeholders
- Three or more fluencies:
- English (essential)
- At least one of: French, German, Spanish, Polish, or Portuguese
Professional Background
- Mindset:
- Preference for leading by influence rather than authority
- Ability to manage peers and country teams who have their own agendas
- Experience:
- Worked within international organisations or multi-country contexts
- Demonstrated success in global fundraising campaigns or philanthropic/ institutional funding strategies
- Communication:
- Exceptional written and oral skills
- Ability to synthesise complexity for diverse audiences
- Background:
- Prior engagement in public opinion research, policy development, politics or international relations (minimum six years)
- Experience in different sectors or roles (e.g., business, NGO, government).
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Compensation and Conditions
- Competitive salaries keyed to location
- Comprehensive benefits, leave benefits and family policy
- In-office provision in one of the country offices
- Personal learning budget access.
Culture and Values
More in Common cultivates a purpose-driven, collaborative culture focused on:
- Humility, selflessly working toward ambition
- Rigour and excellence
- Deep curiosity about people’s unheard perspectives, seeking their voices
- Creativity, risk, and unorthodox problem-solving
- Fowarding shared goals, not partisan endings
- Open learning and innovation
- Cross-cultural trust, generosity of ideas and effort
Properties of teams include:
- Emphasising healthy dialogue
- Wide-ranged perspectives (background, ideologies, and experience)
- Decisive yet collaborative (“sense-maker” and “change-maker” hybrid thinking)
- Steering efforts locally while adopting a global mindset
- Fostering ease, but with keen professional focus
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe inclusive leadership results in brighter impact. All backgrounds welcome. We commit to ongoing anti-discrimination policies to nurture a diverse team environment.
Deadlines and Application
- Deadline: July 30, 2026
- Applicants should include:
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter naming personal Original insight on why you align with More in Common’s mission, ideally without generative-AI assistance
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