Project Consultant

About the organization

Fonds 1818 is an endowment fund that supports community projects in nineteen municipalities in South Holland, including The Hague, Delft, Leiden, Zoetermeer, and Westland. We provide funding to nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups that align with our grant policy. Our primary focus is on helping people who could really use a little extra support. Fonds 1818 doesn’t just provide funding; we also work closely with our applicants. We do this by offering training sessions and consultation hours, organizing meetings, and engaging in dialogue. Fonds 1818 is also the owner and operator of Het Nutshuis, the historic former headquarters of the Nutsspaarbank in the center of The Hague, where our office is located. Fonds 1818 consists of 21 dedicated employees.

Fonds 1818 is looking for a project advisor with a keen analytical eye and a passion for helping people who want to make society a better place. Do you think that sounds like you? Then read on.

About the role

As a project advisor, you are responsible for carefully and promptly processing grant applications, which involves analyzing project plans and budgets and evaluating them against our grant policy. You will meet with applicants and other stakeholders and stay informed about relevant developments in the Fonds 1818 region. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a consultant who is analytically and socially strong, communicates clearly, and is able to navigate effectively at various levels. You bring fresh ideas to the table, can work independently, and take responsibility. You are confident and know how to handle diverse situations and interests with confidence and tact. We are particularly open to candidates who have hands-on experience in the social sector, both at the operational and policy levels. 

What do you bring to the table?

• You have at least a college-level education and 5–15 years of relevant experience.
• You have practical and policy-related experience in the social sector.
• You are approachable and easy to talk to.
• You have a knack for numbers and can interpret project budgets.
• You work independently, take the initiative, and take responsibility.
• You live within the service area of Fonds 1818.

What can we offer you?

• A challenging and varied role that is both meaningful and socially significant.
• Opportunities for personal growth and development.
• An enthusiastic and open-minded team in a beautiful office in the heart of The Hague. 
• A one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position.
• A salary of €4,400 to €6,100 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek.
• Thirteenth-month bonus, vacation pay, pension.
• You can work from home part-time. We provide you with excellent facilities for this.

Apply 

Fonds 1818 is being assisted in this process by Colourful People. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Fatima Bouhriani atf.bouhriani@colourfulpeople.nlor 06-50500747. You can submit your application (CV and cover letter) by May 30 at the latest via the application form on the Colourful People website. The first and second rounds of interviews with the selection committees will take place on Tuesday, June 17, and Monday, June 23, respectively.