Board Member, Countries and Regions (Honorary)

Lead the Representatives of 269 countries and regions

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 Countries and Regions leads the network of 269 United Cultures Representatives, one in every country and region. Each Representative manages the relationship with the Ministry of Culture of his or her country or region. This Board Member makes sure the whole network works as one.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, select and appoint the 269 Representatives, with signed Representative Agreements

• Organise the network per continent and set goals for each country and region

• Guide the Representatives in their work with the Ministries of Culture and the Country Boards

• Make sure every country and region page on https://unitedcultures.org/country-region/ is managed

• Report progress per country and region to the Board

• Work closely with the Board Member for International Governance

Candidate Profile

• Senior experience leading an international network: regional director, country director or head of an international organisation, company or network

• Experience managing people in many countries at the same time

• Strong international and intercultural communication skills

• Fluent English; other languages are 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, Countries and Regions

https://unitedcultures.org/governance/