Careers

Join our global team

Interested in joining the Global Designing Cities Initiative team? Or know someone who might be a great fit?

Available Positions:

Program Associate (Africa)

GDCI is seeking a Program Associate to support various Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) projects within the Africa region by reviewing or producing technical written and visual content (specifically street designs) and publications. This role will also support the development and coordination of capacity-building sessions and workshops, and may at times represent GDCI at external meetings, presentations, and events that support GDCI’s projects in select cities in the region.

Application deadline: July 15

Program Manager (Africa)

GDCI is seeking a Program Associate who will lead technical assistance in up to three cities in the Africa region through the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS). The person in this role will be expected to develop strong relationships with city staff, ensure the technical accuracy of street design recommendations, develop visual and written content, organize capacity-building sessions, and represent GDCI in external regional forums.

Application deadline: July 15

Associate Director – Programs and Designs (Asia, Africa, or Europe)

GDCI is seeking an Associate Director based in Asia, Africa, or Europe who will serve as a strategic bridge between high-level vision and on-the-ground execution of quality street transformations in over 30 cities around the globe. The person in this role will provide oversight of GDCI’s diverse portfolio of funded programs, co-lead a talented, multi-disciplinary team, support internal leadership needs, and advance critical decision-making.

Application deadline: July 15

Capacity Building Associate

GDCI is seeking a Capacity Building Associate who is a strong visual and verbal communicator and who enjoys and values translating technical urban design concepts into engaging, innovative, and accessible learning experiences for global audiences. The person in this role will assist in coordinating the capacity-building strategy and organization, and support cross-cutting capacity-building content development and delivery.

Application deadline: June 30

 

Please reach out to us at info@gdci.global with any additional questions.

GDCI is a fiscally sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA). We are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a passionate working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.