What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Strategic Convening position at GMF?
As Senior Manager for Strategic Convening, the position directs matters related to DC-based convening. This person also manages DC-based operations related to Brussels Forum, GMF’s flagship event. This includes project management, budget, team management, and recruitment of speakers. The role also includes significant external relations : sustaining relationships with existing GMF partners and pursuing new partnerships; liaising with senior officials; and negotiating with multiple stakeholders in developing the Brussels Forum agenda. Working closely with the Brussels-based Managing Director of Strategic Convening, the Senior Manager also contributes to developing and sharing best practices for convening across GMF.
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Strategic Convening
- Provide oversight of large and smaller scale GMF DC-based events with regard to resource management, scheduling, developing formats, production, and allocation of intellectual and operational capacities.
- Working closely with GMF’s AV team to improve virtual and hybrid convening activities at GMF.
- Expanding networks of policymakers in the United States to improve and increase high-level participation at GMF’s major conferences.
- Coordinate with all GMF programs, offices, and fellows on all issues pertaining to Brussels Forum (agenda, speakers, partners, etc.).
- Communicate with and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including partners (fundraising), prospects, and senior speakers.
- Manage and train team members.
- Budget management : liaise with vendors and negotiate contracts.
- Participate in Brussels Forum production planning, operations, and implementation.
- Coordinate and plan other GMF major convenings such as the NATO Public Forum.
- Coordinate and plan other GMF strategic events.
- In cooperation with the Managing Director, develop, implement, and share convening best practices across GMF.
- In cooperation with the Managing Director, oversee adherence to GMF convening best practices across programs.
Knowledge and Skills Needed
Education :
We highly encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Historically, underrepresented groups include (but are not limited to) Black, Latinx / o / a / e, Indigenous, Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, biracial, multiracial, female-identifying, the disability community, LGBTQIA , and other marginalized identities.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GMF we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role, but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles at GMF.
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