About Terre des Hommes Netherlands
Terre des Hommes Netherlands aims to protect children by preventing and ending child exploitation, and by empowering children to have their voices heard. Terre des Hommes focuses on ending (online) sexual exploitation of children and child labor, including in crisis situations. For each of these forms of child exploitation, Terre des Hommes develops and implements projects and programs through local partners, primarily in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The organization in transition
Terre des Hommes Netherlands is entering a new phase. Following a reorganization, the organization is now led by a single CEO, and its governance and management structure has been streamlined. The Engagement Department—which brings together fundraising, communications, retail, and volunteer services—has recently been restructured.
Whereas these components previously operated largely in parallel, the focus in the coming years will be on strengthening cohesion, formulating a clear strategic direction, and building a future-proof resource mobilization strategy. This goes beyond mere optimization: it requires direction, positioning, and sustainable growth in a changing fundraising market. For this task, we are seeking an Engagement Director who, together with the team, can effectively combine vision and execution, both internally and externally.
The position
As Director of Engagement, you are a member of the Senior Leadership Team and report directly to the CEO. You lead several managers and, indirectly, a large team of professionals and volunteers.
You will develop and implement an integrated strategy for fundraising, communications, retail, and public engagement. You will ensure focus and prioritization, foster cohesion within the department, and build a clear positioning for Terre des Hommes as a visible and trustworthy children’s rights organization. In the first year, the focus will be on creating cohesion within the team, formulating a consistent course for resource mobilization, and strengthening strategic choices in revenue development and brand positioning. You know how to connect teams, empower professionals, and at the same time provide clear direction. Externally, you will serve as the public face of the organization toward donors, partners, and networks. Internally, you will work closely with the Impact and Operations departments to ensure that the mission, programs, and revenue strategy reinforce one another.
You are a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will strengthen the synergy within the team by linking impact, positioning, and resource mobilization. In this role, you will help shape a balanced strategic direction in which our social mission, visibility, and sustainable growth reinforce one another.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for a strategic leader with a proven track record in a mission-driven or social context. You have experience leading larger teams through managers, know how to guide change, and combine entrepreneurial spirit with administrative acumen. You understand how social impact translates into a compelling engagement strategy and are able to build lasting relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You communicate effectively in both Dutch and English.
What we offer
We are offering a key position within a growing international children’s rights organization. The position is classified in pay grade 14 (€5,452.20 – €7,399.80 gross per month for a full-time 36-hour workweek), depending on experience. We operate on a hybrid model (50% in-office, 50% remote) and are based in The Hague.
For a complete overview of responsibilities, knowledge, and competencies, please refer to the full job description and organizational chart via the links below:
Job Description
Organizational Chart
Interested?
Terre des Hommes Netherlands is being advised by the recruitment and selection firm Colourful People for this process. Are you interested and would you like to apply your experience as Director of Engagement? If so, please apply as soon as possible, but no later than April 5, by submitting a cover letter and resume via the Colourful People website. If there are enough suitable candidates, we may close the process early. If you have any questions, please contact René Burgler-Roga, senior partner at Colourful People, at r.burgler@colourfulpeople.nl or +31 6 28 57 54 36.
The preliminary interviews will take place in late March/early April. The final interviews at Terre des Hommes will take place in April. We plan to complete the process in April.
