Deputy Director

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The Deputy Director contributes to our mission by leading the National Programs and Operations departments, as well as the Institutional Fundraising team. As Deputy Director, you will focus on impact, partnerships, and quality. You will also set the tone for external and internal collaboration. This includes the following areas of responsibility:

Operational leadership:

• Has overall responsibility for the organization’s operational activities, with a focus on national programs, day-to-day operations, and institutional fundraising.
• Enhancing impact, innovation, and quality through the development and implementation of management tools such as planning and control, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and digitization.

Strategic management:

• Implementation and monitoring of the long-term strategy, with a focus on self-determination, prevention, and a collective approach to healthcare for marginalized groups. 
• Optimizing coordination between national programs, operations, and other departments, with a particular focus on integration and impact. Provides leadership to the manager of national medical programs.

Fundraising and financing:

• Ultimately responsible for the funding of programs in the Netherlands. Maintaining and developing relationships with foundations and grant providers.
• Managing the institutional fundraising team on a daily basis and fostering innovation in fundraising strategies.

Organizational planning and quality:

• Ensuring the organization’s financial health and robust workforce planning. Managing the Head of Operations. 
• Promoting transparency, internal collaboration, and innovation within the organization.

External representation:

• Enhancing the organization's visibility at the local and national levels through external representation.
• Promoting the organization’s mission and vision through partnerships with healthcare providers, civil society organizations, and government agencies.

Leadership and culture:

• An inspiring and supportive leader who fosters collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and ensures an inclusive organizational culture.
• Work with the CEO to ensure a strong connection between the management team and the board.

We ask that you

You’re eager to work with us to achieve our mission. In addition, you bring the following to the table:

• A college or university level of education and thinking, with a background in social administration and an affinity for the healthcare sector;
• Has at least 10 years of management experience;
• Extensive experience with program-based work, preferably with people in vulnerable situations;
• Experience in development and acquisition for multi-year programs;
• Experience with business management issues;
• Speaks Dutch and English fluently (in a professional context).

We offer

• A position on a growing team within a dynamic and inclusive organization that is deeply rooted in the community. A hybrid work arrangement is definitely an option.
• We encourage and greatly value initiative that aligns with our goals and work methods. 
• A 12-month temporary employment contract with the intention of extending it. 
• A gross monthly salary ranging from a minimum of €5,724.37 to a maximum of €6,677.56 for full-time employment (40 hours per week). Salary is determined based on knowledge and experience, as well as an (internal) benchmark. 
• A non-contributory pension.
• 30 days of vacation per year for full-time employees.

You can apply via our website:Doctors of the World | Job Openings. The application deadline is January 26, 2025. For further information, please contact Jasper Kuipers, Executive Director, at jkuipers@doktersvandewereld.org or +31 (0)20 7653818.

The first round of job interviews will take place on January 30 and 31, 2025. The second round of interviews is scheduled for February 5, 2025.

Visit our website for more information about the work of Doctors of the World: www.doktersvandewereld.org 

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.