Board Member at Democracy Reporting International

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Outreach, Finance, Fundraising, Governance, Strategic Planning, Resource Mobilization, English Fluency

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Background Form of Employment: Voluntary (Travel and accommodation for board meetings and official DRI representation are covered by DRI) Starting Date: To be agreed Application Deadline: 04.06.2026 * Please note that this position may be closed earlier than the deadline if a certain number of applications is received therefore early applications are encouraged. Contract Duration: Board membership runs for four years Place of work: Remote *Place of work is our office in Berlin. Applicants must provide a valid work permit. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin with several country offices worldwide. DRI promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies, and the development of democratic institutions worldwide. DRI is currently recruiting a Board Member. Your tasks What does the Supervisory Board do? Board members play an active role in keeping DRI relevant, well-governed, and growing. In practice, this means: Carrying out governance functions under our gGmbH statutes, including oversight of the executive directors Advising and supporting DRI's management Helping mobilise resources through your networks, and representing DRI at meetings and events Contributing to shaping DRI's overall strategy It's a chance to engage closely with a team of around 60 people working on some of the most pressing democracy challenges of our time — from rule of law and digital rights to anti-polarisation. You can read more about our work and strategy here. Conditions Board membership runs for four years. The start date is to be agreed. The role is voluntary and unremunerated. Travel and accommodation for board meetings and official DRI representation are covered by DRI. Your skills and experience What would the role look like in practice? Board members attend four meetings per year (usually three online meetings and one in-person meeting in Berlin), read monthly updates, and stay in regular contact with fellow board members. You'd draw on your networks and expertise to advise DRI's management and advance our mission. The time commitment averages around 2–4 hours per month. You're also welcome to join DRI events in your area of expertise or participate in field missions or public events. What are we looking for? We're particularly looking for someone with a background in communications, outreach, finances or fundraising — expertise that would complement existing board strengths in diplomacy, politics, management, media, and law. A genuine commitment to democracy and political pluralism is essential. You should be fluent in English (other languages are a plus) and able to travel to Berlin once a year. We value diversity and actively encourage applications from people whose background and perspective would complement those of our existing board and team. What we offer Application Instructions Closing date for applications: 04.06.2026. The position may be closed before the deadline has been reached, so early applications are encouraged. About us Organisation responsible for this vacancy: Democracy Reporting International gGmbH Elbestr. 28 / 29 12045 Berlin, Germany Data processing of personal data in third countries will not take place. We process your data in accordance with the provisions of § 26 German Federal Data Protection Act. More information about processing your personal data: Privacy Policy. Please note that a criminal background check will be required toward the final stages of the recruitment process, should we decide to proceed with an offer of employment. The costs will be covered by DRI once the candidate is hired. Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization committed to political participation and democratic governance around the world. DRI headquarters (HQ) is located in Berlin; DRI has country offices in Tunisia, Lebanon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ukraine, and works with local partners in a number of other countries. The working language is English.

Responsibilities

Board members provide governance oversight of executive directors and contribute to the organization's overall strategy. They are responsible for advising management and mobilizing resources through their professional networks.