Nominations Coordinator

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 has created this brand new role in our growing organization. We’re looking for a bright mind to help us coordinate the incoming nominations for the Food Planet Prize. Every year, we receive nominations from visionaries all around the world who are working passionately to rethink, re-engineer and reshape our food systems. You’ll be involved in this process and contribute to the process of identifying groundbreaking initiatives in all corners of the global and across the food system. You will also engage with our world-class jury responsible for selecting the finalists for the annual prize.

This role demands an entrepreneurial individual who thrives in a fast-paced startup-like environment and is adept at wearing many hats at any given moment. As a successful candidate for this position, you will work closely with the Head of Nominations as well as other team members of the Food Planet Prize team. In this capacity, you will contribute to the internal vetting process of potential shortlisted nominees for the Food Planet Prize.

Role and responsibilities

Your roles and responsibilities will evolve over time, but you can count on being involved in the following tasks:

·      Manage day-to-day coordination of the incoming nominations for the Food Planet Prize, including the maintenance of internal systems to support the nominations process 

·      Monitor the active search for groundbreaking initiatives – big and small - with a potential to impact the global food system

·      Research and prepare background documentation for various committees, the Head of Nominations and the Jury

We are looking for a new colleague with the following skills and experiences 

Required 

·      An interdisciplinary or unconventional background with a minimum Masters-level university education 

·      2+ years of relevant experience in project management/coordination 

·      Passionate about the food system and sustainability 

·      An analytical mind able to turn data into actionable insights 

·      Excellent written and spoken English 

Desirable 

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

·      Ability to speak/write in languages other than English 

·      Work experience working with challenges related to the food system 

Interested? Apply for this position now

Please 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