Program Director

About V Foundation

V Foundation is a global initiative that fosters a deeper appreciation of listening as the essential element of all our connections. Through partnerships with academia, civil society, and the private sector, we generate knowledge, develop methodologies, and inspire awareness on the transformative essence of generous listening. Our mission is to spread the culture of generous listening worldwide.

We have conducted awareness activities internationally and established the Generous Listening and Dialogue Center at Tufts University in the USA. With an expert international team, we have developed a generous listening methodology that can be adapted and applied to various communities, topics, cultures, and geographies.

Generous Listening

Generous Listening is the skill that goes beyond hearing words—it is listening with both the heart and mind, with the intention to embrace openness, courage, curiosity, and responsiveness. It is about listening to oneself, others, and nature with full attention, without prejudice, with the intention to understand, and with curiosity.

About the Role

The Program Director will be responsible for operational leadership of generous listening initiatives, focusing on Türkiye. This role involves contributing to the direction for program growth, designing implementation strategies, and ensuring that generous listening practices are effectively disseminated across different communities and contexts. The Program Director will seek new audiences and establish local partnerships to maximize impact. They will implement dissemination strategies and develop generous listening toolkits using our existing methodologies and frameworks. They will also foster the creation of a vibrant, engaged ‘generous listeners’ community and cultivate generous listening culture.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to create awareness on generous listening and advance its dissemination.
• Adapt and apply the generous listening methodology across various contexts and fields by diversifying offerings and toolkits.
• Create and execute a strategy to build a network of facilitators and train them to scale generous listening practices.
• Build and expand collaborations with diverse stakeholders, including academia, civil society, and the private sector, to cultivate a generous listening culture.
• Conduct impact measurements and analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of generous listening initiatives, ensuring continuous learning and improvement through feedback.
• Encourage and organize academic research on generous listening to contribute to the body of knowledge and create best practices and proof of concept.
• Facilitate generous listening workshops, events, retreats as needed to promote and practice the methodology.

Qualifications:

• Desire to be a good listener and practice generous listening.
• 10+ years of experience in relevant fields, including understanding both business and civil society dynamics.
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives.
• Experience in developing and nurturing collaborative partnerships with individuals and organizations.
• Proven ability to effectively represent the Foundation and establish credibility with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simply complex issues into actionable steps.
• Deep curiosity for self-exploration and ability to establish authentic connections with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Based in Istanbul, with the flexibility to travel as needed.

Our Culture and Values:

V Foundation values diversity, inclusion, and the practice of empathy. We strive to create an environment where every voice is heard, and each team member feels empowered to contribute. The Program Director should be aligned with these values and enthusiastic about creating a more generous listening culture across different sectors.