Head of Incubation

About PDI

Peace Dividend Initiative (PDI) is a Swiss-based not-for-profit foundation dedicated to harnessing market forces for peace by enhancing economic dialogues and fostering new businesses in conflict-affected areas.

Working with leading mediators, we provide the link between peace negotiations and economic development through our Peace Impact Venture Builder. We aim to have a deep impact in the field with a strong local knowledge and by providing direct investment, expertise, networking, and empowering local leadership teams to turn business ideas into reality.

You can learn more about us on our website: Peace Dividend Initiative – Harnessing Market Forces for Peace

About the role

At PDI we are looking for a Head of Incubation to lead our Incubation team. The Head of Incubation plays a key role in shaping our global incubation strategy as well as ensuring proper implementation on the ground.

We are looking for someone Barcelona-based for a full-time position.

Your responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing PDI’s global incubation strategy.
  • Leading PDI’s team of global Venture Developers.
  • Overseeing day-to-day incubation operations, including:
    • Building a global portfolio and pipeline of projects in countries of operation and countries under assessment and allocating resources accordingly.
    • Supporting the team in developing project plans outlining objectives, timelines and milestones.
    • Working alongside the peace team to incorporate PDI’s peace thesis across all projects.
    • Leading project approval processes.
    • Ensuring efficient tracking of projects’ progress against predefined metrics and milestones.
  • Supporting PDI’s fundraising efforts by developing incubation decks and reaching-out to potential donors in coordination with PDI’s senior team.
  • Managing expenses alongside PDI’s finance team.
  • Cultivating relationships with external partners such as investors, corporations, government agencies, and other institutions to identify potential collaborations, new project pipeline or donors.

What are we looking for?

  • Barcelona-based.
  • Fluent Spanish and English (additional languages will be a plus).
  • At least 8 years of experience in business or similar field (entrepreneurial experience will be a plus).
  • Strong ownership and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Growth mindset and hands-on attitude.
  • Interest in harnessing the power of business to achieve peace and social impact.
  • Availability to travel to countries of operation.

What can we offer?

  • Opportunity to work in impact-driven projects to foster peace in conflict-affected countries.
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Growth opportunities in a young and fast-growing organisation.
  • International environment with a good work-life balance.
  • Experienced team to learn and grow professionally and personally.
  • Flexible and hybrid work environment.
  • Seaside offices in Barcelona.

Want to apply?

Please send an email to cristina.planas@peacedividends.org, including your CV and a quick brief on why you’d be the ideal candidate for this position by January 31st, 2025.

We will reply back to you as soon as possible.

Thanks for your interest!