Do you want to make an impact for people who need it most?
Working for NLR – until No Leprosy Remains,* means working towards a world without leprosy and its consequences. NLR is an international NGO that has been one of the major change-makers in the fight against leprosy in the past 50 years.
A world without leprosy is a concrete and realistic goal. Our ambition is to achieve this in 2040 with an enthusiastic and committed workforce. We continue until No Leprosy Remains! Will you join us?
* In the Netherlands better known as Leprastichting
NLR is looking for a Coordinator of its information platforms with public health, relationship management, ICT affinity and tactical thinking skills
Our Programmes, Research & Partnerships Department works with international partners on impactful initiatives and research on the road towards a world without leprosy. The team consists of 10 professional colleagues, reporting into the Head of the Department.
To strengthen this team we are looking for a: Coordinator Infolep and InfoNTD (36 hours per week)
As our new Information Platforms Coordinator you will independently manage the Infolep and InfoNTD portals, improve the platforms, and update information and articles on them. In this position you will collaborate with the partners and users of Infolep & InfoNTD and promote the sustainability of the portals in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
What will you do as Coordinator Infolep and InfoNTD?
The coordinator maintains contact with (potential) partners, stakeholders, users and information and communication technology (ICT) suppliers. The coordinator:
o Is responsible for the portals: leads on the improvement and expansion of functionalities particularly with artificial intelligence tools, tests the feasibility for this expansion, sets priorities and coordinates with the ICT suppliers.
o Contributes to the content on the Infolep & InfoNTD portals until this can be fully automated: collecting, selecting, labelling, and uploading relevant data, documents and publications.
o Actively keeps abreast of relevant internal and external developments in the field of leprosy, NTDs and cross-cutting issues.
o Proactively enlarges, develops and creates partnerships and collaborations for Infolep & InfoNTD and the e-learning platform currently linked to InfoNTD.
Your profile
As Coordinator InfoLep and InfoNTD, you are a strong collaborator with a flexible mentality and the ability to initiate new ideas. You have a proactive attitude and are willing to further develop and share your knowledge and expertise. You maintain a clear overview of the strategic needs and opportunities for the portals. The following competencies and requirements are important for this position:
o Academic working and thinking level.
o Several years of work experience in a similar position.
o Knowledge and experience in developing IT services, contact with end-users in an international context.
o Experience in networking, building and maintaining partnerships and working within the international development and/or health sector.
o Good command of the English language in word and writing.
o Advanced communication skills when it comes to connecting with customers.
We offer
At NLR, you’ll be part of a highly committed, enthusiastic, and international team working towards a world without leprosy. You’ll have the opportunity to develop within an international and people-focused work environment.
• A one-year contract with the possibility of extension.
• A gross monthly salary, depending on experience, ranging from € 4,032 to € 5,646 for a full-time, 38-hour week.
• 8% holiday allowance and a 4% year-end bonus.
With us, you will have access to a laptop for your work, a home-working allowance, hybrid working possibilities, public transport travel allowance, and an individual training budget.
Our office is located near Amstel Station in Amsterdam, and you’ll receive a budget to customise your home workspace if needed. We highly value a healthy and positive work environment. The atmosphere is informal, and you’ll work with dedicated colleagues who are committed every day to a world without leprosy.
Join our team!
Are you the driven Coordinator we’re looking for? Apply now and contribute to our mission!
Please respond before August 29 and send your CV and motivation to vacaturesNLR@leprastichting.nl.
Would you like to learn more about the position or have questions? Please contact Duane Hinders via: d.hinders@nlrinternational.org.
NLR strives for The Leprosy Foundation strives for equal opportunities for all. We strongly encourage everyone from diverse backgrounds to apply. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are based in the Netherlands – or willing to relocate – and who have permission to work in the country.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
About NLR
NLR wants to end the age-old disease leprosy once and for all. Every year nearly 200,000 new leprosy patients are diagnosed worldwide and millions of people live with the serious consequences of leprosy due to discrimination and exclusion. This is unnecessary, because timely detection and treatment can prevent further infection. NLR is an international NGO that aims for a world without leprosy and its consequences
NLR is a strong believer in collaboration. NGOs with the same mission in Brazil, Indonesia, India, Nepal and Mozambique are part of the NLR Alliance and are supported by our international office based in Amsterdam. As an active partner in international networks such as the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy and the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP), together we make a significant impact towards our mission. NLR is a global forerunner in conducting and promoting leprosy research and driving evidence-based innovation.
About 27 people work in our international office in Amsterdam and 200 total globally. NLR, in the Netherlands better known as Leprastichting, is an ANBI with CBF recognition and is supported by 45,000 donors and leading institutional donors including the Nationale Postcode Loterij.
For more information visit our websites: https://nlrinternational.org and www.leprastichting.nl
