Executive Director IDFA Bertha Fund

About the IDFA Bertha Fund

In twenty-six years, the IDFA Bertha Fund has developed into an internationally renowned institution with a broad network supporting over 700 documentaries projects and film organizations from countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania. The Fund aims to support independent, critical, and artistic voices, giving them space for free artistic expression and ensuring relevant and critical filmmaking.

The Fund connects a love for documentary films with the mission of bringing important stories from around the world to a wide audience. It aims to foster a more equal film landscape, give voice to underrepresented filmmakers, and provide richer global perspectives. Each year, the IBF receives nearly 750 project applications, of which 30 can be funded through two different support programs.

The IDFA Bertha Fund, founded in 1998, is an important part of the IDFA institute and, together with talent development, belongs to the Filmmaker Support department. Although it is a separate legal entity and foundation, both IDFA and IDFA Bertha Fund share a supervisory board. The executive director of the IDFA Bertha Fund reports to the supervisory board, attends meetings and is part of the IDFA management team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute (strategic and artistic) policies for the IDFA Bertha Fund.
• Act as an employer and provide daily management to the organization.
• Support the Supervisory Board (Raad van Toezicht) and help them oversee the foundation.
• Prepare the budget, annual financial statements, and management report.
• Ensure proper management of the fund financial resources, fundraising, payments, and financial administration.
• Maintaining and developing a relevant international network and acting as spokesperson for the fund.
• Evaluate projects applications for the IDFA Bertha Fund, occasionally participate in other selection committees, and coach and advise filmmakers.

About You

You have knowledge of and affinity with documentary film, especially films from non-Western countries in which the IDFA Bertha Fund is active. You have at least eight years of relevant work experience in a complex (inter-)national organization. You can set clear frameworks and implement them together with an experienced and driven team. You are a team player, transparent, and sensitive to your environment.

Challenges and goals ahead

In the coming years, the Executive Director of the IDFA Bertha Fund, will be responsible for ensuring the Fund's financial stability and increasing the visibility of films produced with support from the IDFA Bertha Fund, in the Netherlands. Finally, the Executive Director will respond to the need to provide additional context to films and activities of the IDFA Bertha Fund, in order to emphasize the meaning and importance of the Fund.

What We Offer

• A 0.9 FTE position based on a 38-hour workweek, ideally starting from January 6, 2025 (flexible start date upon agreement).
• A gross monthly salary ranging from €4,882 to €5,996, depending on experience.
• We welcome European applicants, but potential candidates should be willing to reside to the Netherlands. (Housing assistance not provided).
• Relocation fee of €3000.
• A beautiful office in an iconic building in the center of Amsterdam.
• 25 vacation days per year (for full-time employment).
• Excellent pension scheme.
• A healthy lunch every day.
• 50% discount on a OneFit sports subscription.
• Overtime compensation scheme.
• An international and close-knit workplace aiming to create the best festival experience every year.
• An open and diverse organization, welcoming all interested individuals, regardless of age, gender, religion, or ethnicity.

Schedule

• Application deadline: August 30, 2024.
• First round of online interviews: September 18, 2024 in the afternoon.
• Second round of in-person interviews in Amsterdam: September 24, 2024 in the afternoon.

Please keep these dates free.

Interested?

If you see yourself in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Click the application button and upload your motivation letter and CV by August 30, 2024.

For questions about the hiring process, please contact Saskia Knol, HR Manager, at +31 652633570.