You will serve as the supervisor for the professional staff within your departments and as an advisor to local governments. You will advise the departments on both substantive and financial matters related to our activities. You will ensure that national policies are translated into local policies and vice versa. You will be part of the Southwest District management team and report to the district manager. Within the departments, there are operational volunteers, coordinating volunteers, and paid coordinators. You will supervise the paid coordinators. In addition, you will serve as the sparring partner and supervisor for our trainer.

Job Description:

• Managing and coaching 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 the financial frameworks.
• Identifying trends and translating them into local policies for the association.
• Help ensure the quality of volunteer work within the departments.
• The "linking pin" between the departments and the various divisions of Humanitas.
• Supervisor of the district trainer. 

What we’re asking for:

• A completed degree at the associate's degree level or higher.
• Management experience.
• Connecting qualities, both internally and externally.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial qualities.
• You need to be able to plan and organize effectively and adapt quickly, since you’ll be working with multiple department boards.
• Strong communication skills, ability to handle stress, and perseverance.
• 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. Since we work with volunteers, you may sometimes be required to work in the evenings or on Saturdays.
• Because 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 February 1, 2023, initially for one year.
• Salary and benefits in accordance with the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, pay scale 10, up to €4,927 gross per month based on a 36-hour workweek.
• Benefits (such as year-end bonuses and vacation pay) are paid out of the Individual Choice Budget.
• A positive and supportive work environment.
• Flexibility in working hours and work location.

Colleague Nancy 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 directors, 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.” 

Apply:

Does this job opening interest you? Please email your cover letter and resume to m.senden@humanitas.nl by January 2, 2023. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Marcelle Senden, Senior Manager of District and Services, at m.senden@humanitas.nl or 06-26852479.

The interviews will take place on Tuesday, January 10, and Monday, January 16, at our office in The Hague.

Internal and external recruitment proceed in parallel. When candidates are equally qualified, internal candidates are given preference.