Form of Employment: Voluntary (Travel and accommodation for board meetings and official DRI representation are covered by DRI)
Starting Date: To be agreed
Application Deadline: 04.06.2026
* Please note that this position may be closed earlier than the deadline if a certain number of applications is received therefore early applications are encouraged.
Contract Duration: Board membership runs for four years
Place of work: Remote
*Place of work is our office in Berlin. Applicants must provide a valid work permit. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin with several country offices worldwide. DRI promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies, and the development of democratic institutions worldwide.
DRI is currently recruiting a Board Member.
Board Member
Berlin
Full or part-time
Permanent employee
Background
Your tasks
What does the Supervisory Board do?
Board members play an active role in keeping DRI relevant, well-governed, and growing. In practice, this means:
Conditions
Board membership runs for four years. The start date is to be agreed. The role is voluntary and unremunerated. Travel and accommodation for board meetings and official DRI representation are covered by DRI.
Board members play an active role in keeping DRI relevant, well-governed, and growing. In practice, this means:
- Carrying out governance functions under our gGmbH statutes, including oversight of the executive directors
- Advising and supporting DRI's management
- Helping mobilise resources through your networks, and representing DRI at meetings and events
- Contributing to shaping DRI's overall strategy
Conditions
Board membership runs for four years. The start date is to be agreed. The role is voluntary and unremunerated. Travel and accommodation for board meetings and official DRI representation are covered by DRI.
Your skills and experience
What would the role look like in practice?
Board members attend four meetings per year (usually three online meetings and one in-person meeting in Berlin), read monthly updates, and stay in regular contact with fellow board members. You'd draw on your networks and expertise to advise DRI's management and advance our mission. The time commitment averages around 2–4 hours per month. You're also welcome to join DRI events in your area of expertise or participate in field missions or public events.
What are we looking for?
We're particularly looking for someone with a background in communications, outreach, finances or fundraising — expertise that would complement existing board strengths in diplomacy, politics, management, media, and law. A genuine commitment to democracy and political pluralism is essential.
You should be fluent in English (other languages are a plus) and able to travel to Berlin once a year.
We value diversity and actively encourage applications from people whose background and perspective would complement those of our existing board and team.
Board members attend four meetings per year (usually three online meetings and one in-person meeting in Berlin), read monthly updates, and stay in regular contact with fellow board members. You'd draw on your networks and expertise to advise DRI's management and advance our mission. The time commitment averages around 2–4 hours per month. You're also welcome to join DRI events in your area of expertise or participate in field missions or public events.
What are we looking for?
We're particularly looking for someone with a background in communications, outreach, finances or fundraising — expertise that would complement existing board strengths in diplomacy, politics, management, media, and law. A genuine commitment to democracy and political pluralism is essential.
You should be fluent in English (other languages are a plus) and able to travel to Berlin once a year.
We value diversity and actively encourage applications from people whose background and perspective would complement those of our existing board and team.
Application Instructions
Closing date for applications: 04.06.2026. The position may be closed before the deadline has been reached, so early applications are encouraged.
About us
Organisation responsible for this vacancy:
Democracy Reporting International gGmbH
Elbestr. 28 / 29 12045 Berlin, Germany
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Please note that a criminal background check will be required toward the final stages of the recruitment process, should we decide to proceed with an offer of employment. The costs will be covered by DRI once the candidate is hired.
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization committed to political participation and democratic governance around the world. DRI headquarters (HQ) is located in Berlin; DRI has country offices in Tunisia, Lebanon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ukraine, and works with local partners in a number of other countries. The working language is English.