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Florian Dunkel

Executive Director
Berlin

Summary

Passionate and experienced Executive Director with over 17 years of leading impactful initiatives at the intersection of social justice, inequality, and technology. Throughout my career, I have designed and implemented transformative programs aimed at promoting social equality and addressing systemic injustices, particularly in conflict-affected regions. My expertise spans across organizational growth, grantmaking, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of digital tools to drive social change. As co-director of CRISP, I have successfully led teams to scale social equality projects while ensuring community participation and inclusion in decision-making processes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

AI- Peacegaming
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead the design of different pilot initatives that explored ways to include AI in peacebuilding beyond a tool that enhances office taks. Special focus here has been how AI can be made effective in addressing systemic inequalities in conflict settings.
  • Peacebuilding, National Reconciliation, AI – Somalia (2024): Led an AI-supported Peacegame to evaluate and refine Somalia’s National Reconciliation Framework, focusing on ensuring equal participation for marginalized groups in the reconciliation process.
  • Peacebuilding, Mediation, AI – EU (2023): Facilitated AI-powered Peacegames for high-level policymakers to explore new peacebuilding frameworks, focusing on social justice and inclusivity in conflict resolution.
  • Peacebuilding, Security, AI – Switzerland (2023): Developed an AI-powered Peacegame focusing on peace strategies that promote social equality, ensuring that vulnerable populations are prioritized in security and peace processes.

Team Lead

African Regional Climate Help (ARCH)
01.2022 - Current
  • Directed a project empowering youth-led organizations (YLOs) in Egypt and Sudan to advocate for climate justice and engage in local project work, through small-scale grantmaking (up to 5.000 € per initiative) with a strong focus on including underrepresented communities in climate policy discussions.
  • Facilitated capacity-building workshops for local and regional stakeholders, strengthening community-led efforts in addressing environmental challenges that disproportionately affect marginalized populations.

African UN Youth Delegates
01.2021 - Current
  • Led a training program for youth from East Africa to represent their communities at the UN, advocating for youth peace and security, as well as policies that address systemic inequalities.
  • Focused on empowering young people to create and present their own policy demands, particularly regarding youth participation in political and social processes, which have been historically marginalized in decision-making at national and international levels.

Lobbywork for new funding law
01.2020 - Current
  • Initiatg a iniative to reform the German funding law (focus on Auslandsförderung), bringing together several NGO’s. Several meetings with representatives of GFFO and Bundestag.
  • Resulted in a reform of Funding Guidelines of the GFFO

Executive Director

CRISP
10.2008 - Current
  • Building CRISP from scratch. Designing Programs, building networks, raising funds, creating a team, and ensuring financial sustainability.
  • Lead CRISP, overseeing a diverse team of 15 and managing a portfolio of projects aimed at promoting social justice and addressing inequalities in Europe, MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.
  • Co-lead the organization’s strategic direction with a focus on #ndspisachpidsachsapichsacpsahcpisahcpisahchisaichsacpacpcapn.
  • Spearheaded multiple initiatives designed to address social inequality, including projects aimed at empowering youth in conflict-affected areas and promoting policy changes that support equal rights and opportunities for all.
  • Worked with GIZ, EU bodies, and international organizations to implement policies that support marginalized communities, particularly in the fields of education, migration, and climate justice.
  • Developed and scaled a variety of small and bis scale projects that engage marginalized groups, enhancing their ability to influence policy and decision-making processes.
  • FACTS and Figures:
  • - Income from 30.000 € in 2008 to more than 2.000.000 during the last years
  • - Employees from just 2 founders to more then 20 at peak in 2023. Currently: 2 directors, 1 COO, 3 Senior Project Coordinators, 4 Project Coordinators, 3 Junior Project Coordinators,1 Trainee, 1 Accountant, 1 webmaster 2 European Volunteers, , 2 Interns.
  • - Worked in many XX countries, with a diverse set of partners (UN, ministries, admintration, grassroots etc…)
  • Selection of Flagship Projects and Intitiatives.

Education

Diploma - Political Science

Freie Universität Berlin
01.2008

Skills

  • Advocacy for Social Equality: Deep experience in advocating for marginalized communities, with a strong focus on promoting inclusive policies and addressing structural inequalities in peacebuilding, education, and digital rights
  • Grantmaking & Strategic Partnerships: Extensive experience in managing small and large grants, developing funding policies, and building partnerships with foundations, governments, and civil society organizations to drive change
  • Organizational Growth & Leadership: Proven ability to scale organizations and lead diverse teams, navigating complex challenges while maintaining a strong focus on social justice and inclusive development

Timeline

AI- Peacegaming
01.2023 - Current

Team Lead

African Regional Climate Help (ARCH)
01.2022 - Current

African UN Youth Delegates
01.2021 - Current

Lobbywork for new funding law
01.2020 - Current

Executive Director

CRISP
10.2008 - Current

Diploma - Political Science

Freie Universität Berlin

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