Executive Committee
By-Election 2026

Deadline to apply: 23th August by 23:59 CEST
Dates of the election: 28th - 30th of August
Annoucment of the results: 31st of August at 18:00 CEST

Call for Executive Committee Members

Here you will find detailed information regarding the call for 2026/27 Executive Committee by-election

Deadline for applications: 23th August 23:59 CEST.

We are excited to open the call for new Executive Committee for the mandate of 2026-27. This is your chance to join our network as the Executive Committee member and contribute to the growing Green movement in Eastern Europe.

The Executive Committee (EC) is the political body elected by the General Assembly. EC is responsible for running the organisation, making strategic and political decisions, overseeing the implementation of activity & financial plans, communication with member organisations.

The presentation of candidates and election of the new Executive Committee will take place online, via Zoom, on 27th of August at 18:00 CEST. The final results will be presented online on the 31st of August at 18:00 CEST via Zoom.

The candidate should submit:

  • Introduction to your candidacy;

  • Motivation Letter (answering questions such as experience with CDN, vision of development of the organisation, and how would you contribute)

  • CV;

  • Photo;

  • Official letter of support from a Candidate’s organisation or any other Member Organisation of CDN

Application is submitted via email. In order to apply, send an email to office@cdnee.org with your application.

*Note that this Application will be shared with the Delegates of the Member organisations. 

If elected, you will be expected to stay the EC Meeting in Brasov, Romania, from 27th - 28th of September (arrival - 26th, departure - 29th, arrival days differ to all participating on Tasthe the Change seminar in Brasov, location: Brasov - Romania). All travel-related and accomodation costs are covered by CDN.

The Deadline for submitting candidacies is August 23, 23:59 CET.

Check more information on practicalities, more detailed information will be provided via e-mail after registration.

In case of any questions do not hesitate to write to office@cdnee.org

    • The tasks and responsibilities are decided during the first meeting and each EC member is assigned combination of responsibilities ensuring interests and balance of workload.

    • Making strategic and political decisions;

    • Overseeing and taking part in the implementation of Activity Plan with main responsibility to ensure political and strategic alignment.

    • Maintaining close and continuous communication with Member Organisations through quarterly regional calls, being primary contact and available to MOs via e-mail correspondence, as well as have meetings during in-person events.

    • Representing and promoting CDN during its and partners’ activities;

    • Fulfilling assigned responsibilities such as oversight of external communications, EC coordination, statutory affairs and events, strategy evaluations, etc.

    • Role of treasurer further includes financial oversight and decision-making on financial matters.

    • Organising and actively participating in the regular (biweekly) EC meetings (lasting usually around 1,5h).

    • Be motivated to advance the Green movement in Eastern Europe;

    • Be dedicated to the goals of CDN, subscribe its political platform and the Green Ideas;

    • Be comfortable working in an international environment and have good communication and organisational skills;

    • Be willing and available for active online engagement throughout the 1 year mandate;

    • Be prepared for frequent travelling, participating in the live committee meetings, CDN activities and likely several other occasions;

    • Be regularly available via the e-mail for ongoing discussions, work and decision-making, together with regular online conferences;

    • Have a good command of English (written and spoken);

    • Have an interest to follow political developments in Eastern Europe and react to them with available tools such as producing statements, organising and supporting campaigns, assisting member and partner organisations, communicating with other Green stakeholders, etc.

    • A chance to work for a lively, youth-powered, diverse and and growing Eastern European youth organisation.

    • Getting familiar with youth projects, non-formal education methodologies, and preparing and leading sessions.

    • Deepening understanding of Eastern European political context, and closer look to youth political movements in the region.

    • Frequent travel and exciting activities, networking with wider Green European political family.

    • An opportunity to develop your professional, political, and activist skills and enhance them through practical experience. Including bolstering team-work, public speaking, and leadership skills.

     

Interested? Apply now!

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