Job: Program Officer for International Programs

JOIN GAME’S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES IN COPENHAGEN

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 enable more people getting involved in positive sports communities. We have programs in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. We are looking for an International Program Officer who will be an important part of GAME’s onwards journey.

ABOUT THE POSITION
As International Program Officer, you will contribute to fundraising efforts and program management across the regions where GAME operates: MENA, Africa, and the Nordics. Working alongside colleagues in both Denmark and internationally, you will help secure funding and support the development and implementation of impactful youth empowerment programs.

AS AN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICER YOU WILL

• Lead the development and writing of concept notes, funding proposals, and applications to secure financial support from various donors and partners
• Identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities to sustain and grow GAME’s international activities
• Contribute to program development in both existing and new programs
• Take on project management responsibility for selected projects, including coordination and monitoring of activities
• Contribute to capacity building and support of colleagues and partners in the field of fundraising and project management
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to ensure strategic alignment and maximise impact across all projects.

YOU WILL GET

• An opportunity to shape and expand GAME’s international efforts and work directly with passionate youth and partners
• Supportive colleagues in both Denmark and internationally
• Flexible working conditions
• A unique chance to make a difference through youth empowerment and street sports

WE EXPECT THAT

• You have a master’s degree or equivalent experience in international development, social sciences, or related fields
• You have excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
• You have experience in fundraising (desirable)
• You are analytical, structured, development oriented and think creatively
• You have NGO or volunteer experience (desirable)
• You are willing and able to travel internationally
• You are fluent in both Danish and English

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

THE PRATICALITIES
The start date is January 1st or sooner if possible. The position is full time with occasional weekend and evening work.

HOW TO APPLY 
Application language must be English. Your application/motivation letter must be uploaded together with the CV as one complete PDF. Please use this link to upload – choose ‘Program Officer for International Programs’.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 
The deadline to apply is November 3rd, Midnight/24:00.

MORE INFO
If you wish to hear more about the job position, you are welcome to call Senior Manager Ashton Mandrup on weekdays between 09:00-15:00 at +45 5357 5170 (excluding week 42).

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 and in addition, provide references.

ABOUT GAME  
GAME is an innovative street sports organization and is recognized as one of the world’s 110 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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