Project Manager – Head of City Partnerships

Role Overview

• You continue building the core of our project: the international network of partner cities.
• You help shape the outreach and acquisition strategy.
• You build a scalable pipeline of cities.
• You conduct calls with cultural departments, municipal administrations, and initiatives.
• You secure flagship cities.
• You and your team achieve the 100-city target.
• You think strategically.
• You work closely with Communications, Operations, and Creative teams — on an equal footing.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for outreach, conversations, and network building
• Confidence in calls and structured communication
• Strategic thinking (pipeline management, follow-ups, prioritization)
• Ownership and reliability
• Fluent English
• A background in Business Development, Public Affairs, Cultural Management, NGO Partnerships, or comparable experience is an advantage

Benefits

• An international impact project with a clear structure
• Strategic scope to shape the initiative
• Responsibility for a global goal
• Access to a high-quality network (cities, cultural organizations, media)
• A respectful and motivated working environment
• A formal, meaningful reference letter
• A role that stands out on your CV
• You will be part of an international peace movement