Consultant at Humanitas Southwest District

A colleague on the role: “Working at Humanitas is so rewarding because you can contribute to the wonderful work of all those volunteers based on shared values! In this role, I can do this by leveraging my skills as a manager. Together with experienced department heads, you can make a difference locally and empower coordinators who, in turn, connect volunteers and participants to provide that all-important support. Humanitas’ work is very broad and varied. For example, I’m involved in activities for newcomers, home administration, buddy programs for all age groups, and parenting support.”

Job Description:

• Managing and coaching paid coordinators
  
• Advising and supporting the department boards
  
• Building and maintaining relevant networks, including with municipalities and partners
  
• Preparing, reviewing, and occasionally drafting work plans, grant applications, annual reports, budgets, and financial statements
  
• The same applies to project plans, grant applications, and the accounting for project grants.
  
• Take the initiative to develop new projects in collaboration with the departments
  
• Helping to monitor and interpret financial frameworks
• Identifying trends and translating them into local policies for the association
• Help ensure the quality of volunteer work within the departments
  
• "Linking pin" between the departments and the various divisions of Humanitas

What we’re asking for:

• Completed education at the associate's degree level or higher
  
• Management experience
  
• Connecting qualities, both internally and externally
  
• Facilitating leadership
  
• A proactive work ethic
  
• Innovative and entrepreneurial qualities
  
• You must be able to plan and organize effectively and adapt quickly, as you will be collaborating with multiple department boards
  
• Strong communication skills, ability to handle stress, and perseverance.
  
• You can think and work in a customer-focused way
  
• You should be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will be working with colleagues who are mostly based remotely
  
• An affinity for working in a volunteer organization and with Humanitas. You embrace our core values and actively promote them
  
• Knowledge of finance, funding streams, grants, and sponsorship, or a willingness to acquire this knowledge
  
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements. Since we work with volunteers, you may sometimes be required to work in the evenings or on Saturdays
  
• Since employees and executives are located in various places, it’s helpful to have your own transportation
  

What we offer:

• An independent and versatile role within a dynamic and diverse team.
  
• Appointment effective September 1, 2024, initially for one year.
  
• Salary and benefits in accordance with the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, pay scale 10, up to €5,702 gross per month based on a 36-hour workweek.
• Benefits (such as year-end bonuses and vacation pay) are paid from the Individual Choice Budget
  
• A positive and supportive work environment
  
• Flexibility in working hours and work location
  

Apply:

Does this job opening interest you? Please email your cover letter and resume to info.zuidwest@humanitas.nl by September 8, 2024.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Manfred Lukkezen, District Manager of Humanitas Southwest. m.lukkezen@humanitas.nl or 06-53104689.

The interviews will take place in weeks 37 and 38 at our office in The Hague.