Board Member, International Governance (Honorary)

Bring the governments of the world to the table

Organisation: United Cultures

Location: Remote, worldwide. The Board meets in person one to four times a year

Open to: candidates from all countries and regions

Type: Honorary board position

Commitment: According to your availability

Reports to: Chairman of the Board

About United Cultures

United Cultures unites cultures across 269 countries and regions. Registered as a Foundation in the Netherlands (KvK 59854952), with its headquarters in Paris, it is working toward becoming an intergovernmental body by 2030. United Cultures connects cultures, develops their ideas and produces their projects and products. Its next milestone is the First World Cultural Congress in Madrid and the adoption of the Madrid Declaration.

The Role

The Board Member for International Governance leads the relations of United Cultures with heads of state, governments and Ministers of Culture. The goal: countries and regions sign the Madrid Declaration and the Instrument of Partnership, the step that forms the United Cultures World Council of Ministers of Culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relations with Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ministers of Culture and their offices

• Lead the signing process of the Madrid Declaration and the Instrument of Partnership

• Work with embassies and diplomatic missions in all continents

• Prepare the United Cultures World Council of Ministers of Culture

• Represent United Cultures at governmental and intergovernmental meetings

• Work closely with the Board Member for Countries and Regions and the 269 Representatives

Candidate Profile

• Former minister, ambassador, diplomat, senior government official or head of an international organisation

• A personal network at head of state and ministerial level

• Experience with international agreements, declarations or treaties

• Fluent English; French, Spanish or Arabic is an advantage

What United Cultures Gives You

• A seat on the Board of an international cultural organisation in its founding phase

• Direct influence on its path toward intergovernmental status

• Collaboration with leaders, institutions and cultural representatives in 269 countries and regions

• Invitations to United Cultures events, made possible by our sponsors

Selection Process

1. Expression of interest with CV

2. Confidential conversation with United Cultures

3. Appointment by board resolution

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short letter of motivation to volunteers@unitedcultures.org

Subject: Board Member, International Governance

https://unitedcultures.org/governance/