DK: Innovation officer til GAME

Innovation officer til GAME

GAME IS LOOKING FOR AN INNOVATION OFFICER TO JOIN GAME’S INNOVATION AND LEARNING TEAM IN GAME
GAME is a fast-growing NGO working to create lasting social change through youth-led street sports and culture. Our young volunteers work to bridge divides and empower children and youth through street sports. The goal is to lower the threshold and let more people get involved in positive sports communities. We have programs in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. We are looking for an Innovation Officer who will be an important part of the development of GAME’s focus areas.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Together with GAME’s Innovation and Learning team, which serves as a cross-cutting function for all of GAME, you will be responsible for innovation and learning across the organization, using GAME’s design principles and a participatory approach. A significant part of your work will be centered around developing funding proposals for new projects/programs and facilities in Denmark and internationally, but you will also take part in supporting development and innovation more broadly across our programs and facilities. It is required that you are fluent in both Danish and English.

AS AN INNOVATION OFFICER YOU WILL

• Support and sometimes lead the development of concept notes and funding proposals
• Contribute to the creation of systems and structured processes for fundraising
• Contribute to capacity building of colleagues and partners in the field of fundraising
• Contribute to program/facility development in both existing and new programs/facilities
• Contribute to organizational/programmatic learning
• Facilitate participatory design processes and contribute to internal education and capacity building in the field of participatory design

YOU WILL GET

• Good colleagues in Denmark and internationally
• Flexible work conditions with the option to have workdays from home
• A unique chance to make a difference through youth empowerment and street sports

WE EXPECT

• You have a master’s degree or equivalent experience
• You are good at writing both comprehensive and thorough and short and effective
• You have experience in fundraising (desirable)
• You are analytical, structured and think creatively
• You can facilitate and carry out participatory processes both internally and externally
• You have NGO or volunteer experience (desirable)
• You are willing and able to travel internationally

WORKPLACE
GAME Streetmekka Copenhagen, Enghavevej 82D, 2450 Copenhagen SV

THE PRACTICALITIES
The preferred start date is August 1, 2022. The position is full time with occasional weekend and evening work

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline to apply is June 6th, 2022, 12:00. Interviews will be held on June 10.

MORE INFO
If you wish to hear more about the job position, you are welcome to call Innovation and Learning Manager Mathilde Hulgård on weekdays between 12:30-13:00 at 60610183.

WE LOVE DIVERSITY!
We believe that diversity is important, and we know that our well-being and innovation ability are enhanced by diversity. If you agree, then apply for the position and contribute to diversity in GAME with just exactly the person you are.

CHILDREN’S RIGHTS & CODE OF CONDUCT
GAME’s recruitment process reflects our high standards of protection for everyone in GAME, especially towards children and youths in our activities and programs. All employees of GAME must sign GAME’s Code of Conduct and give consent to obtain a child certificate in addition, provide references.

ABOUT GAME
GAME is an innovative street sports organization and is recognized as one of the world’s 150 best NGOs. GAME was founded in 2002 in Denmark with the mission of creating lasting social change through youth-led street sports and street culture. GAME establishes innovative facilities and trains young people to become coaches and role models within street sports and civil society in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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