Team Member, Regenerative Economy

The DOEN Foundation is the leading fund for innovation that, with contributions from the Postcode Lottery and the VriendenLoterij, focuses on innovative pioneers working toward a sustainable, inclusive society that embraces diverse perspectives. Each year, DOEN funds more than 250 pioneers who bring their innovative ideas to life in the fields of the regenerative economy, a society based on solidarity, and radical imagination, both in the Netherlands and abroad. For example, DOEN was there at the very beginning of the OV Fiets, Fairphone, and the Repair Café. And we’re pretty proud of that!

As a team member, you will assist with the entire application process and support the program managers in the processing, monitoring, and management of projects (grants, grants with conditions precedent, and loans).

The team you will be joining currently consists of seven colleagues: four Program Managers, one Junior Program Manager, and two Team Members. The Team Member is supervised (both in terms of content and function) by the Program Manager who serves as the HR Coordinator. 

What exactly are you going to do? 

• You will respond to applicants via email or phone and follow up on submitted applications in a timely and organized manner; 
• You will assist with the initial screening of applications and prepare the weekly agenda for discussion with the team; 
• You send the rejection letters; 
• You will be responsible for providing project support and managing project administration in digital files within our project management system. 
• You will assist program managers in reviewing and monitoring project proposals; 
• You draft contracts and prepare interest and repayment schedules for loans; 
• You manage the reporting process and coordinate payments and reimbursements with program managers, partners, and the finance department; 
• You will support the financial process involved in converting grants with resolutive conditions into loans, loan forgiveness, and provisions; 
• You regularly prepare project, program, and financial reports; 
• You take minutes and prepare reports for project meetings and other internal and external meetings; 
• You will provide support for DOEN-wide projects.

We want you for this position because;

• You are a proven go-getter who enjoys bringing structure to things and has experience with project administration;
• You have a college-level education and equivalent work experience; in addition, you have at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• You recognize yourself in the following competencies: taking initiative, collaborating, integrity, acting in a customer-focused and socially aware manner, planning and organizing, organizational sensitivity, working with precision, and a focus on quality;
• You are accustomed to working with (financial) figures;
• You are genuinely committed to and interested in the work of the DOEN Foundation, specifically in the regenerative economy; 
• You have a good knowledge and command of Dutch and English; 
• You have experience working in diverse cultural contexts.  

What do we offer you?

• A gross salary between €3,900 and €4,600 per month (based on a 40-hour workweek).
• An excellent pension plan.
• Good work-life balance: 28 vacation days per year based on a 40-hour workweek and flexible working hours.
• The opportunity to make a difference and contribute in a meaningful way to a green, creative, and socially inclusive society.
• An interesting and varied job in a casual organization with a professional culture and motivated colleagues.
• The opportunity to continue your professional development.
• A 36–40-hour workweek and a one-year contract with the possibility of extension to a permanent position.
• Exercise and relaxation are good for you. There are free boot camp, Pilates, and yoga classes. Or hop into the massage chair every now and then to unwind. You can also visit over 135 museums for free and get discounts at places like theaters and movie theaters.
• Opportunity to participate in project visits and 3 days (based on a 40-hour workweek) of volunteer work during working hours each year.
• You’ll be working in our sustainable office building, within walking distance of Amsterdam Zuid station; that’s why you’ll receive an NS Business Card as standard, which allows you to travel for free throughout the Netherlands, even outside of working hours.  

Where will you be working?

The DOEN Foundation and its investment arm, DOEN Participaties, are home to approximately 45 passionate, enterprising, and dedicated colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Diversity is the perfect breeding ground for creativity, innovation, and collaboration. It may go without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: if you believe you can make a valuable contribution to our organization, you’re welcome here. Regardless of your background, religion, age, ability to work, or beliefs. 

Interested?

Come meet us! Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter via the application button below.

You can apply until December 15. However, don’t wait too long—if we receive enough applications, we may close the position earlier. The hiring process consists of two interviews. The first interviews may take place as early as December 10–12, and we prefer to complete the process before the end of the year. In addition, a reference check and an online personality test are part of the process. To be eligible for a contract with Stichting DOEN, you must provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.