Mensen met een Missie is an international cooperation and solidarity organisation that aims to change beliefs that lead to hatred and violence. To achieve this, we have joined forces with around 100 partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. With people who have the courage to go against the grain, who stick their necks out and stand up for justice, inclusion and equality. Together we facilitate dialogue between people on each side of a conflict. We encourage consideration and discussion of harmful beliefs so that mutual hatred and mistrust can decrease. Our team in The Hague consists of about 30 people who work daily with passion and dedication to build a world without violence.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a:
Programme & Project Support Officer – Faith in Freedom
Contract: Part-time (32 hours)
Start date: As soon as possible
Faith in Freedom is a new Mensen met een Missie programme that seeks to strengthen Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) and contribute to more peaceful and inclusive societies. The programme works in 9 countries, building on existing relationships and networks of civil society, faith-based and community actors.
At the heart of Faith in Freedom is the principle that everyone should be free to hold, practise, change or abstain from a religion or belief without experiencing discrimination or violence. For Mensen met een Missie, FoRB is closely connected to wider questions of dignity, equality, social cohesion and inclusive citizenship. Particular attention is given to the meaningful participation and leadership of women, youth and religious minorities. Faith in Freedom takes an adaptive approach, with a strong focus on conflict sensitivity, learning, local ownership and evidence-based advocacy.
Role and Responsibilities
- Support the programme coordinator with programme planning, implementation and follow-up across the nine Faith in Freedom countries, including identifying challenges and thinking along about possible solutions and supporting their follow-up.
- Support coordination with the team and network coordinators, including follow-up on agreed actions, planning, documentation and information requests.
- Maintain and coordinate the overall programme calendar and key timelines, tracking deadlines, manage and drafting relevant agendas, schedule meetings, deliverables and follow-up actions across the programme.
- Provide practical and logistical support to programme-wide processes and activities, including organising team meetings in The Hague, workshops, reflection and learning sessions, exchange visits, international work visits and other joint activities.
- Support programme coordinator and other colleagues with the coordination and follow-up of administrative and programme processes, including preparing contracts, monitoring financial commitments, and ensuring that relevant information and documentation are complete and up to date.
- Maintain clear, accurate and accessible documentation and support effective information flow and follow-up across the wider Faith in Freedom team.
- Administer and maintain relevant programme information within ProjectConnect.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative, coordination and working processes within the programme and partner network.
- Provide practical and organisational support to cross-country learning, Lobby & Advocacy and other programme-wide activities where relevant.
- Act as a central point of contact and go-to person within the team in The Hague for day-to-day practical programme-related questions and information.
Required Profile, Experience and Knowledge
- Relevant experience in project support, preferably within international development.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to keep track of multiple tasks, processes, deadlines and contributions simultaneously.
- Experience working with colleagues across different cultural and geographical contexts.
- Strong administrative and planning skills, with attention to detail and consistent follow-up.
- Proactive, practical and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to identify challenges and contribute to finding workable solutions.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage priorities, while recognising when to seek support or guidance and working closely with colleagues.
- Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond to changing programme needs.
- Affinity with interreligious peacebuilding.
- Collaboration and intercultural communication skills.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an asset.
- Experience with programme management systems such as ProjectConnect is an asset.
Our offer
- We offer a meaningful and challenging role within a committed, internationally oriented organisation, where your work contributes directly to social impact.
- You will join a professional and supportive team with short communication lines and room for initiative and development.
- Our office is located in The Hague, close to Central Station and surrounded by a green environment, offering a pleasant and accessible workplace.
- Employment conditions are in accordance with the Dutch Social Work Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Sociaal Werk).
- Salary is based on experience and qualifications in Scale 7.
Interested?
We like to invite you to apply by sending your motivation letter along with your CV before 31 October to: sollicitatie@mensenmeteenmissie.nl.
Please clearly mention the job title “Programme & Project Support Officer“ in the subject line of your email.
For more information, please contact Jiska van der Vlist (Programme and Board Support Officer) at +31 6 13871542 or you can send an email to: jiskavandervlist@mensenmeteenmissie.nl
Applicants must currently reside in The Netherlands and have the legal right to work in the Netherlands.
Mensen met een Missie values diversity and inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of religion, background, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
Please note: We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to respond to this vacancy.
