Engagement Manager/Program Manager

Food Planet Prize

Join the transition to a sustainable global food system! No human activity harms the environment more than the way we produce, transport, consume and dispose of food today. If we want to continue putting food on the table tomorrow, we need to establish a sustainable food system. And we need to do it fast.

The Curt Bergfors Foundation was founded in 2019 and works to actively support the transition to sustainable food systems through research grants, awards, and information campaigns. Most of our activities are centered around the Food Planet Prize.

The Food Planet Prize was built on the premise that supporting visionaries from all parts the world who work passionately to reshape our food system will accelerate this shift. We are the largest monetary award in the global food arena and one of the largest environmental prizes altogether

Job description

The Food Planet Prize is on a mission to drive a rapid transition to a sustainable global food system. To strengthen our team, we are currently looking for a Stakeholder Engagement Manager that will raise our profile and highlight the link between food and environmental issues in key sectors.

To do so, the successful candidate will build strong relationships with external stakeholders and secure speaking opportunities through an array of projects and events. He/She will also work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Foundation’s Board, Prizewinners, Jury Members, as well as other Food Planet Prize team members.

If you are a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, adept at wearing many hats at any given moment, and thrive in fast-paced environments, this position is for you.

Role and responsibilities

Your role and responsibilities will evolve over time, but you can count on having the following:

·      Map potential stakeholders and build strategic partnerships with various organizations and institutions around the world to help advance the Food Planet Prize mission.

·      Manage the Foundation’s research grants. We currently fund the 10-year tenured Curt Bergfors Professorship in Sustainable Food Systems at Stockholm University and aim to fund more research projects at leading universities and institutions worldwide.

·      Develop and implement a strategy to engage with Swedish high school students and teachers.

·      Build Food Planet Prize alumni networks for our Jury Members and Prizewinners.

·      Manage the Jury Meeting Event, the Prize Ceremony and other digital or physical events, in cooperation with the Foundation’s Board, the Nominations Secretariat, as well as the Marketing and Communications department.

·      Secure speaking and networking opportunities at various forums, including international summits, and prepare related materials in cooperation with the Marketing and Communications department.

Skills and experiences 

Required 

·      Master-level university education in Environmental studies, International Relations, Public Affairs or other relevant social sciences.

·      5+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, program management or other relevant fields.

·      A proven track-record of building strong partnerships and networks.

·      Excellent written and spoken English.

·      Strong organizational, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

·      Passionate about the food system and sustainability.

Desirable 

·      Willingness to relocate to Stockholm immediately or soon after joining the team.

·      Experience working in international environments.

·      Experience working with issues related to the food system.

·      Well-connected in the Swedish and/or international food and sustainability arena: NGOs, academia, start-ups, etc.

·      Experience leading educational programs.

·      Ability to speak/write in languages other than English.

Interested? Apply for this position nowP

lease apply with your CV and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but please apply no later than 10 October 2021.The position is full-time, starting as soon as possible. Food Planet Prize is located at Strandvägen 7 in Stockholm.

Unfortunately, we do not accept applications via email, but you simply apply with your CV and you can then answer three short questions. If you go further in the process, you will within two days need to carry out two psychological tests. Namely, we want to collect as many facts as possible early in the process so that we can make the best match and ensure an objective, open-minded and fair selection work.

For more information or questions regarding the recruitment process, contact responsible recruitment consultant Christina Stenbeck at christina.stenbeck@thepace.se