Director
Humanity in Action is an international educational nonprofit organization. We are committed to building a society based on the rule of law. Humanity in Action informs, connects, and inspires a new generation of social, cultural, and civic leaders to engage in dialogue and take action in support of human rights, democracy, and an inclusive society.
Humanity in Action Netherlands was founded in 1999 and is based in Amsterdam. Since then, the organization has been part of the international Humanity in Action network, with branches in Europe and the United States. Over the past 23 years, we have built an international alumni network of more than 2,600 committed human rights advocates. Humanity in Action Netherlands develops intensive educational and action-oriented programs for high school students, college students, and young professionals—the leaders of tomorrow. We also support their social initiatives, organize public events and training sessions for a broader audience, and offer professional fellowships.
The position
The director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization, represents the organization at the national and international levels, and reports to the board. As director, you will work to raise the profile of Humanity in Action Netherlands and help the organization continue to grow, ensuring it occupies a strong position in Dutch society. In addition, you will lead the small and dedicated team of staff members. You are responsible for finances and fundraising.
The candidate
The ideal candidate has a strong affinity with—and preferably knowledge of—the themes central to Humanity in Action Netherlands’ field of work. The new director will be responsible for educational programs and maintaining contact with the Senior Fellow Network. The new director will serve as an inspiring and unifying figurehead for both the international and national networks within which Humanity in Action Netherlands operates. We are looking for a creative and innovative thinker who is a strong communicator, works proactively, and can act as a central hub. The candidate knows how to set strategic priorities in collaboration with the team and translates these into concrete and sustainable results. In addition, the ideal candidate is independent, decisive, and goal-oriented. The candidate is entrepreneurial and willing to seek out and explore new paths where necessary.
Job Requirements
- Experience in management and inclusive leadership, ideally in an international context, at foundations and/or within and with the NGO sector;
- Experience with organizational transformation processes;
- Practical experience in project acquisition and fundraising;
- Business acumen and financial knowledge;
- Good people skills and strong social skills;
- A relevant network;
- Excellent command of Dutch and English.
Terms of Employment
We offer a pleasant work environment in Amsterdam within a small team of hardworking, responsible individuals who are passionate about human rights. We offer competitive compensation based on education and experience under scale 11 of the VSNU collective bargaining agreement. As director, you will have the freedom to shape the future of this organization and continue to build Humanity in Action Netherlands. This is a fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of a permanent position, for 32–36 hours per week.
Apply and learn more
Interested? Applications will be accepted until August 21, 2022. Please send your cover letter and resume to s.ekmekci@humanityinaction.org. If you have any questions about the position, please contact our current director, Laura Lasance (l.lasance@humanityinaction.org).
We kindly ask that you take the dates in the process below into account as much as possible:
The first round of interviews will take place on Monday, August 29, and Tuesday, August 30. The second round of interviews will take place between Monday, September 5, and Friday, September 9. Any final interviews will take place during the week of September 19.
We value a diverse and inclusive team. We therefore especially encourage candidates who wish to contribute to this to apply. We would appreciate it if you could let suitable candidates in your network know about this position.
