Project Coordinator Heldin

Red Cross in the Netherlands

The Red Cross helps people in need. These include people who (temporarily) don’t have enough money to buy food, or who don’t have a home or a safe place to live. They may be people who need medical or dental care but can’t access it, or people who are searching for loved ones, such as family members. Our focus is on the most vulnerable people.

We operate according to sevenfundamental principles: humanity; impartiality; neutrality; independence; voluntary service; unity; universality. For the Red Cross Amsterdam-Amstelland’s“Heldin”project, we are looking for an enthusiastic

Project Coordinator Heldin

(24 hours per week)

About theHeroine Project

The Heldin project is a seven-part training program for women in vulnerable situations in Amsterdam Amstelland. Through this training, these women gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively in an emergency. We enhance their first aid knowledge and teach the women how to ask for help, set boundaries, and communicate effectively. Through this training, we build the participants’ self-confidence.

What will you be doing:

As a project coordinator, you are responsible for the Heldin project. You excel at relationship management and networking, as you organize Heldin in collaboration with partners. The training sessions are led by volunteers, and you play a key role in supporting them. You ensure that they perform their duties effectively and feel connected to the Red Cross.

In addition, you have strong organizational skills and are adept at managing the administrative aspects of the training programs. You will organize and schedule the courses, draw up annual plans, and monitor the budget. You will report to the Red Cross operations team leader in Amsterdam-Amstelland.

This includes tasks such as:

• Maintaining and expanding a network of partner organizations.
• Training coordination: planning, organization, and process monitoring.
• Help shape the content of the course and training sessions so that they can be improved.
• Preparing reports, monitoring the budget, and handling the administrative aspects of the project.
• Recruitment and selection of new trainers and volunteers.
• Mentoring, engaging, building rapport with, and leading volunteers.
• Prepare an annual work plan and budget.

What you'll bring to the table:

• HBO-level work and/or thinking skills
• Experience with volunteer and project management
• Experience in the social sector and a relevant network focused on the target group
• Experience and sensitivity toward groups with diverse (cultural) backgrounds
• Leadership skills
• You have a basic command of Dutch (B1 level); knowledge of an additional language is a plus;
• You have strong communication, writing, and organizational skills

Skills:

• Empathy
• Flexible
• Results-oriented
• Independent

The Red Cross seeks talented and qualified individuals for its positions and does not discriminate on the basis of cultural background, physical disabilities, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

What we offer you:

A flexible and people-oriented work environment that encourages initiative and professional growth.

Salary: Based on pay scale 9 of the NRK collective bargaining agreement, depending on education and experience (minimum €2,955.46 to maximum €3,671.57 gross per month for full-time (40-hour) employment).

Comments:

Are you the project coordinator we’re looking for? If so, please send your cover letter and resume to Robin Veneberg (HR Advisor) atwerkenbijhetrodekruis.inhroffice.com/

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Operations Team Leader Vilja Machgielsen (vmachgielsen@redcross.nl).

The application process consists of two rounds of interviews and a discussion of employment terms. The position will remain open until we find a suitable candidate.

We believe it is important to ensure the reliability, professionalism, and integrity of our organization and our current and future employees. Integrity screening is part of the hiring process.

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