Project Assistant

Drawing on lessons learned from war and conflict to contribute to a strong

a democratic constitutional state and a peaceful society—that is what Vfonds stands for

is committed to. Based on this mission, we support projects that align with

within our themes:

• Our Freedom
• Our Democracy
• Our Veterans

Vfonds supports more than 300 unique and innovative initiatives each year and

by helping to finance, initiate, and/or bring together parties within and

connect with one another outside of their professional fields. These are a variety of projects:

from theater performances and exhibitions to innovative educational projects,

Liberation festivals and national commemorations. More information can be found

via www.vfonds.nl.

Your role

As a project assistant, you will be responsible for the administrative

processing project applications. Your main responsibilities and

Responsibilities include:

• You verify that all requirements are met for project proposals,

  whether the application is complete and the required documentation has been submitted.

• You will handle smaller project requests and evaluations independently.
• You will answer questions from applicants and assist with the process of

  notifying applicants of approvals or rejections.

• You will assist in documenting the processes and in evaluating and optimizing them.
• You will stand in for or assist the office manager as needed. You will be responsible for

  a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a friendly reception for visitors, the

  answers phone calls and emails and handles matters on his own whenever possible.

• You will support the organization and your colleagues with various (administrative)

  You will assist with various tasks and, if necessary, help organize events.

Your profile

For this position, we are looking for a detail-oriented team player. You are able to work well independently

work and have a genuine interest in vfonds’s mission and objectives.

In addition:

• Do you have at least an MBO+ level of work and thinking skills;
• Do you have at least two years of experience in a similar position?
• You work carefully and accurately;
• You enjoy helping others;
• You are professional, organized, and take the initiative;
• You are proactive and reliable.
• You take responsibility and you act

  what you say.

What can you expect from us?

• A small organization with short lines of communication and plenty of room for personal input; 
• A varied position based on a 32-hour workweek with competitive benefits; 
• This position is compensated according to Scale 8 of the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement

  (depending on education and experience, a minimum of €3,156 and a maximum of €

  $4,496 per month based on a 36-hour workweek). The employment contract

  is for one year; 

• A workspace at our beautiful office in downtown Utrecht.

Information and Application

Are you interested and would you like to learn more about the position or the application process? Please contact Petra Remmen at the vfonds main number, 030 – 200 68 33, or by email at sollicitatie@vfonds.nl.

Do you fit the description above? If so, please send your cover letter and resume to sollicitatie@vfonds.nl, with the subject line “Application for Project Assistant.” The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 17. The first round of interviews will take place on Friday, April 19, and the second round on Friday, April 26. We aim to fill the position as soon as possible, depending on the candidate’s availability.

Vfonds works with, on behalf of, and for everyone. We value diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage anyone who fits the profile to apply.

We do not welcome unsolicited sales calls regarding this advertisement.