Director of Global Programs

Director of Global Programs

More in Common

Multiple Locations

€ 60,000 - € 160,000 per year

Reports to: CEO
Contract: Full-time
Salary:

• 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 DC: $130,000 - $160,000.

This new role provides the opportunity to play a key role growing the impact of a leading nonprofit working on some of the most pressing issues in major democracies around the world. It requires a blend of strategic nous, entrepreneurialism, relationship-building skills and the capacity to deliver results.

More in Common is a recognised expert in understanding and countering the dynamics of political and social polarisation. Our work draws on social psychology and public opinion research, involves generating new insights, and then helping leaders use those insights for impact. Alongside work that is deeply rooted in national contexts and led by country directors, we also create significant impact through global and multi-country programs.

Our cross-country programs generate research insights, translate them into thought leadership, and disseminate and implement them across a wide ecosystem of partners and stakeholders. Recent work has produced fresh insights into public attitudes on immigration, online safety, nature and the energy transition, Ukraine, and democracy. As we look to expand this work further, we are creating a new role to lead it.

The Director of Global Programs will lead More in Common’s global and multi-country work, developing, coordinating, and advancing initiatives that create value through cross-country collaboration. The role focuses on work that is more effective or fundable led by our global team than when pursued by individual country teams - for example, multi-country research and thought leadership, and external partnerships with international networks or organisations. It entails fundraising, building on More in Common’s strong existing relationships. It involves coordination with country directors and identifying where global programs can add to their national strategies.

The role also involves representing More in Common at a senior level in conferences, roundtables, and bilateral meetings, including standing in for the CEO.

ABOUT MORE IN COMMON

More in Common is a nonpartisan research nonprofit dedicated to understanding and addressing the dynamics of polarised societies. We work with leaders across many sectors to help them navigate these dynamics more effectively, find common ground and bring people together to address shared challenges. Our teams in seven countries and beyond are working to help societies become more resilient to the increasing threats of polarization and social division. More in Common's work is frequently featured in media and used by leaders in government, nonprofits, philanthropy, education, the arts and business.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Commitment to More in Common’s mission and values;
• A track record of designing and managing complex projects, ideally opinion research projects, across multiple geographies or institutional contexts;
• Experience of external representation at a senior level, including engagement with international networks, partnerships, and high-level stakeholders;
• Fluency in English and at least one of French, German, Spanish, Polish or Portuguese languages;
• Significant leadership experience within an international or multi-country organisation;
• Demonstrated success in global fundraising, including developing proposals and managing relationships with major philanthropic or institutional funders;
• The ability to lead through influence rather than authority, working effectively with peers and country teams who have their own mandates and priorities;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information for diverse audiences;
• Inter-disciplinary interests and experience, such as having worked in different sectors (business, government, non-profit), countries and roles;
• At least six years’ working experience in such fields as public opinion research, public policy, political science, and international relations.

COMPENSATION AND CONDITIONS

• Competitive salary related to location, and excellent benefits along with generous leave and family policy;
• Personal learning budget;
• Working in one of our country offices.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

CULTURE AND VALUES:

More in Common intentionally invests time, energy, and resources in nurturing a distinctive values-driven culture. This culture defines how we work together as a team and with others:

• Humble and ambitious;;
• Rigour and excellence in everything we do;
• Deep curiosity about people, and a commitment to elevating others’ views, particularly those whose voices are largely unheard;
• Valuing courage and risk-taking;
• Driven by the common good, not by ideology or partisanship;
• Embracing learning and innovation. Looking for new paths to make a difference;
• Engaging others from a starting point of trust;
• Cultivating a spirit of generosity;
• Valuing diversity of thought, allowing our own beliefs to be challenged and embracing healthy disagreement;
• Drawing from a wide range of backgrounds, world views, identities and life experiences;
• Embracing a dual role as both sense-makers and change-makers;
• Firmly rooted in each of our national contexts but curious about the world beyond;
• Believing in the power of a good laugh;
• Making More in Common a great place to work.

DIVERSITY:

We believe our impact can be greater if our team reflects a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds, beliefs, political persuasions and life experiences. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive team.

DEADLINES AND HOW TO APPLY

The deadline to apply is July 30, 2026. Interested candidates should include a CV and a cover letter explaining your personal reasons for wanting to work at More in Common, in this role. A strong cover letter reflects the kind of attention we try to bring to our work - original, insightful and personalised. We want to hear something that only you could tell us, without AI assistance.