Diplomacy & Government Relations
Building Trust. Enabling Dialogue. Connecting to Decision-Makers.
At a glance.
Sustainable impact in Europe requires more than visibility — it requires structured, credible, and continuous engagement with institutions and policymakers.
The Diplomacy & Government Relations Working Group is responsible for establishing and maintaining these connections.
It builds bridges between Democracy Forum, political stakeholders, and institutional actors across Europe.
We create the relationships that enable constructive dialogue and long-term influence.
Our mandate.
This working group ensures that Democracy Forum:
- 01Develops trusted relationships with policymakers and institutions
- 02Engages in structured and informed dialogue
- 03Provides relevant insights and perspectives to stakeholders
- 04Coordinates activities across multiple countries
- 05Builds a coherent European-level presence
Areas of responsibility.
- Establish and maintain relationships with policymakers
- Engage with national governments and European institutions
- Participate in structured dialogue formats
- Represent Democracy Forum in institutional settings
Our approach.
The Diplomacy & Government Relations Working Group collaborates closely with:
- 01Human Rights & Advocacy → providing analytical and factual input
- 02Press & Public Affairs → aligning external communication
- 03Media & Communications → supporting messaging and visibility
- 04Civil Society & Network Development → connecting grassroots perspectives
- 05Strategy & Governance → ensuring alignment with overall direction
We act as a structured interface between Democracy Forum and institutional stakeholders.
Why this work matters.
Without structured diplomatic engagement:
- access to decision-makers remains limited
- opportunities for dialogue are missed
- perspectives are not effectively represented
- influence remains fragmented
This working group ensures that Democracy Forum is:
Who we look for, and how to take part.
Profile.
We are seeking individuals with experience in:
- Government relations and public affairs
- Policy and institutional engagement
- International relations or diplomacy
- Political advisory roles
- Stakeholder management
- Multilingual communication (especially English, German, Persian, and other European languages)
Edge.
We are not engaging in isolated outreach. We are building:
- A pan-European network of institutional relationships
- A coordinated country-level engagement structure
- A professional approach to policy dialogue
- A long-term presence in relevant political environments
Contribute.
As part of this working group, you will:
- Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders
- Support structured and informed dialogue
- Contribute to European-level coordination
- Represent Democracy Forum in institutional contexts
- Help shape long-term positioning and engagement
We value individuals who combine professional judgment, communication skills, and strategic thinking.
Join the Diplomacy & Government Relations Working Group
If you want to work at the intersection of civil society and institutional dialogue, this working group offers a key role.
We are looking for experienced individuals who can contribute to building relationships, coordinating engagement, and supporting structured dialogue.
Apply to join and help strengthen our presence at the institutional level.