Program Manager, Europe

As Program Manager, Europe, you will play a leading role in delivering People Powered’s contribution to Nets4Dem — a groundbreaking, EU-funded consortium of leading civil society organizations, cities, universities, and democracy innovators working to strengthen democratic participation across Europe. Nets4Dem brings together networks spanning 38 countries, across cities and dozens of civic organizations to build the infrastructure, knowledge, and partnerships needed for more inclusive, participatory, and resilient democracies.

Hired by People Powered, a global hub for participatory democracy, you will help governments and civil society actors adopt and improve practices such as participatory budgeting, citizen assemblies, participatory policymaking, and other forms of meaningful public participation. Our mission is to shift power toward communities — especially those historically excluded from decision-making — and to grow democratic power beyond elections.

In this role, you will design and manage high-impact programs, learning journeys, peer exchanges, partnership relations, and practical tools that equip public institutions and partners to engage citizens more effectively. You will work across borders and sectors with local governments, practitioners, researchers, funders, and movement leaders, translating cutting-edge ideas into real-world democratic change.

This is a role for someone who thrives in complexity, builds trust across cultures, and is energized by collaboration. You will help steward partnerships within a major European consortium, manage grants and budgets, contribute to fundraising and strategic growth, and support a vibrant community of practitioners committed to renewing democracy from the local level up.

If you are motivated by the belief that democracy can be more participatory, equitable, and responsive — and you want your work to have impact across Europe and beyond — we would love to hear from you.

You must be legally residing in the EU and authorized to work in the EU at the time of employment. People Powered does not provide visa sponsorship at this time. Applications from the Republic of Ireland are highly encouraged!