Intercultural Leadership and Project Development Coach

The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI), in collaboration with UNESCO, is seeking Intercultural Leadership and Project Development Coaches to guide emerging global leaders through a transformative 12-month leadership journey.

For the 2026 cycle, the program centers around the theme: "Human Connection and Dialogue in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." As a Coach, you will provide proactive, hands-on mentorship to a cohort of 10 emerging leaders (ages 25–45). You will support them as they design, execute, and report on community-based initiatives leveraging intercultural dialogue and exploring the opportunities and challenges of AI.

Program: Youth for Peace: Intercultural Leadership Programme (in collaboration with UNESCO)

Location: Remote / Virtual (Global)

Duration: 12 Months (October 2026 – September 2027)

Time Commitment: ~20 hours per month (average)

Stipend: USD $5,000

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

Openings: 3

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive Mentorship: Conduct bi-weekly check-ins and monthly 1-on-1 coaching sessions with 10 assigned emerging leaders.
• Project & Proposal Support: Guide leaders through project design, proposal development, budget planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Cohort Facilitation: Facilitate 7 virtual peer-exchange sessions to build strong inner-cohort dynamics, collaborative problem-solving, and community engagement.
• Thematic Integration: Help leaders apply Intercultural Dialogue (ICD) tools and navigate ethical AI considerations in their projects.
• First-Line Problem Solving: Act as the primary contact for cohort operational questions, resolving queries independently before escalating to MLI.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain session logs, progress metrics, and evidence-based analytical reports in English using MLI tools.
• Program Engagement: Participate in mandatory onboarding in early October 2026 and attend regular MLI coach coordination meetings.

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Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social sciences, education, international development, leadership, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in community project implementation, youth development, civic engagement, or intercultural dialogue.
• Technology & AI Literacy: Demonstrated knowledge and practical understanding of ethical AI and technology use.
• Track Record: Proven ability to support project design, monitor budgets, manage grant-funded initiatives, and identify risks early.

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong virtual facilitation skills with experience managing international/multicultural cohorts.
• Practical understanding of Intercultural Dialogue (ICD) frameworks.
• High proficiency in project monitoring, evaluation, and structured record-keeping.
• Language: Professional fluency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
• Virtual Readiness: Reliable high-speed internet and flexibility to coordinate across multiple time zones.

Time Commitment & Compensation

• Level of Effort: Approximately 20 hours per month on average (varies across program phases, with higher demand during project design and reporting).
• Compensation: USD $5,000 total stipend for the 12-month program period, contingent on complete deliverable submission.
• Global Network: Opportunity to join a global network of changemakers and experts in intercultural dialogue.

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume to info@marshall-legacy.org

(subject: “Application for Intercultural Leadership Coach position”). Interviews will be held September 15–26, 2026.

Professional fluency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in additional languages is an asset.