Programme Manager – Intercultural Inclusion

European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), Council of Europe; Strasbourg; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Intercultural Cities Programme at the Council of Europe, based in Strasbourg, seeks a Programme Manager to lead the development and implementation of intercultural inclusion initiatives. You will support member cities, national networks and regional authorities, and organise ICC events, study visits, and capacity-building activities.

You will also contribute to the ICC membership reform, ensure visibility of tools and results, and foster collaboration with ADI-INT, shaping the programme's

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in intercultural inclusion policies or practices.
• Very good knowledge of English and basic knowledge of French or ability to learn on the job.
• Citizen of one of the Council of Europe member States.
• Solid knowledge and practical experience with intercultural inclusion approach and its application in public policy or community engagement.
• Competencies in outreach, partnership building and stakeholder engagement with public authorities, civil society, academia or international organisations.
• Ability to work with Office tools and digital collaboration platforms.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Intercultural Cities Programme and reinforce synergies with ADI-INT.
• Support relations with member cities, national networks and regional authorities.
• Carry out outreach and support actions for prospective member cities and governments.
• Organise, plan and implement ICC events, study visits and capacity-building initiatives.
• Contribute to ICC membership reform, including communication and follow-up with members.
• Contribute to planning initiatives for the ICC 20th anniversary in 2027, including flagship events and publications.
• Ensure communication, dissemination and visibility of ICC tools and results.
• Assist national network coordinators and contribute to thematic work and the Index process.
• Foster synergies between ICC and ADI-INT and provide support to the Head of Unit.

Connaissances

Planning and work organisation

Analysis and problem solving

Relationship building

Communication

Teamwork and cooperation

Intercultural inclusion knowledge

Outreach and stakeholder engagement

Office tools

Outils

Office tools

Description du poste

Directorate General of Democracy and Human Dignity (DGII)

Description & Requirements

Your Team

The Intercultural Inclusion Unit, within the Standards and Intercultural Inclusion Division (DGII), leads the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities Programme and supports the Committee of Experts on Intercultural Inclusion (ADI‑INT). It works with national, regional and local authorities to promote the implementation of the Council of Europe’s intercultural inclusion approach, which strengthens democratic resilience by building societies grounded in equality, valuing diversity, meaningful interaction, and participation. The Unit supports cities and member States through practical tools, peer learning, thematic cooperation, capacity‑building, peer-learning, communication, and multi‑level policy development. The Unit's mission is to help authorities turn diversity into an asset for cohesive, innovative and vibrant democratic communities.

Your Role

As an Programme Manager, you will:

• Contribute to the effective development and implementation of the Intercultural Cities Programme, while reinforcing synergies with ADI-INT;
• Support relations with members, namely cities participating in the Intercultural Cities Programme and national networks;
• Carry out outreach and support actions for prospective member cities, national governments, and regional authorities;
• Support the organisation, planning, and implementation of ICC events, study visits, thematic activities, and capacity‑building initiatives;
• Contribute to the implementation of the ICC membership reform, including communication and follow-up with members;
• Take part in the planning and delivery of initiatives related to the 20th anniversary of the ICC Programme in 2027, including flagship events and publications;
• Ensure communication, dissemination, and visibility of ICC tools, practices, and results;
• Assist national network coordinators and contribute to thematic work and the Index process;
• Foster synergies between ICC and ADI-INT activities and provide operational and strategic support to the Head of Unit.

Requirements to apply

You must:

• have the support of the member State seconding you to the Council of Europe;
• have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience acquired in the field of intercultural inclusion policies or practices;
• have very good knowledge of English and a basic knowledge of French or the capacity to learn it on the job;
• be a citizen of one of the member States of the Council of Europe.
• Operational - Planning and work organisation
• Operational - Analysis and problem solving
• Interpersonal - Relationship building
• Interpersonal - Communication
• Professional and technical expertise:
  • Solid knowledge and practical experience with the intercultural inclusion approach, including its principles, tools and application in public policy, local governance or community engagement;
  • Competencies in outreach, partnership building and stakeholder engagement with public authorities, civil society, academia or international organisations.
• Operational - Results orientation
• Interpersonal - Teamwork and co-operation
• Professional and technical expertise:
  • Ability to work with Office tools and digital collaboration platforms.

What we offer

This vacancy is for a secondment, ruled by Article 23 of Committee of Ministers’ Resolution CM/Res(2012)2 . You can consult the conditions of secondment to the Council of Europe (days of leave, allowances etc.) on the webpage What we offer . This secondment does not foresee any allowances or travel expenses from the Organisation.

This secondment should start as soon as possible.

Applications and selection procedure

The deadline for applications is indicated in the General information section of this vacancy notice (see above) and is fixed at 23:59:59 (CET/CEST). Only applicants who meet the conditions of the Committee of Ministers’ Resolution CM/Res(2012)2) and who best meet the abovementioned criteria will be considered for selection and for the next stage.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Council of Europe welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people, irrespective of sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social origin, disability, religion or belief. Under its equal opportunity policy, the Council of Europe is aiming to achieve gender parity in staff employed in each category and grade. At the time of appointment, preference between suitable people shall be given to the person of the gender which is under-represented in the relevant grades within the category to which the vacancy belongs.

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