Who are we?
COC Netherlands actively contributes to the promotion of human rights for lesbian women, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people in the Netherlands, but also abroad. COC works in close partnership with more than 50 local LGBTI organisations in over 35 countries. Through our international programmes we support and strengthen the local, regional and global LGBTI movements and align efforts that contribute to the improvement of the position of LGBTI people.
International solidarity within the LGBTI movement has been one of the core values of COC Netherlands since its foundation in 1946. Our mission is to contribute to a strong international LGBTI movement able to strive towards recognition and protection of the human rights of LGBTI anywhere in the world. Crucial to our approach is local ownership; local, national and regional LGBTI communities decide which direction, pace, strategies and activities are most suitable in their own context to contribute to change. COC works in close cooperation with strategic partners among which the Dutch Government. COC Netherlands has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations since 2008 and facilitates LGBTI presence at regional and international human rights forums. COC Netherlands is a member of the international LGBTI organisation International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA), and its European branch , ILGA-Europe.
In recent years, COC's international programmes have grown substantially. For this reason we are expanding our team of International Project Managers in the next six months. Our international programmes cover many areas and include partnerships with partners and allies in South, East and West Africa, the MENA region, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean and Central America.
The office of COC Netherlands is located in the centre of Amsterdam and currently employs around 30 passionate professionals.
COC Netherlands actively contributes to the promotion of human rights for lesbian women, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people in the Netherlands, but also abroad. COC works in close partnership with more than 50 local LGBTI organisations in over 35 countries. Through our international programmes we support and strengthen the local, regional and global LGBTI movements and align efforts that contribute to the improvement of the position of LGBTI people.
International solidarity within the LGBTI movement has been one of the core values of COC Netherlands since its foundation in 1946. Our mission is to contribute to a strong international LGBTI movement able to strive towards recognition and protection of the human rights of LGBTI anywhere in the world. Crucial to our approach is local ownership; local, national and regional LGBTI communities decide which direction, pace, strategies and activities are most suitable in their own context to contribute to change. COC works in close cooperation with strategic partners among which the Dutch Government. COC Netherlands has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations since 2008 and facilitates LGBTI presence at regional and international human rights forums. COC Netherlands is a member of the international LGBTI organisation International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA), and its European branch , ILGA-Europe.
In recent years, COC's international programmes have grown substantially. For this reason we are expanding our team of International Project Managers in the next six months. Our international programmes cover many areas and include partnerships with partners and allies in South, East and West Africa, the MENA region, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean and Central America.
The office of COC Netherlands is located in the centre of Amsterdam and currently employs around 30 passionate professionals.
What does your job entail?
As an International Project Manager within the international team, you:
> identify relevant social developments within your own area(s) of expertise; this could either be regional expertise or a specific thematic area relevant to the LGBTI movement;
> acquire, initiate and develop new programmes in support of the LGBTI movement;
> manage one or more programmes, in close co-operation with a number of local partner organisations. You are primarily responsible for:
* developing a constructive relationship with local partners and their allies, supporting them in implementing needs assessments, baseline studies;
* developing, implementing and reviewing capacity building plans and strategies;
* project and financial accountability towards COC's internal accounting department and institutional donors (through programme and financial reports and specific evaluation tools);
* internal communication on progress and results of your programme(s), coordination and alignment with other International Project Managers and COC departments, in an effort to further build COC's thematic expertise;
* improving the understanding of our efforts among various target groups and optimising the impact of our work;
* building relationships and maintaining contacts with relevant external organisations, allies and agencies;
> contribute to an organisation-wide vision and future perspective on COC's contribution to the international LGBTI movement.
As an International Project Manager within the international team, you:
> identify relevant social developments within your own area(s) of expertise; this could either be regional expertise or a specific thematic area relevant to the LGBTI movement;
> acquire, initiate and develop new programmes in support of the LGBTI movement;
> manage one or more programmes, in close co-operation with a number of local partner organisations. You are primarily responsible for:
* developing a constructive relationship with local partners and their allies, supporting them in implementing needs assessments, baseline studies;
* developing, implementing and reviewing capacity building plans and strategies;
* project and financial accountability towards COC's internal accounting department and institutional donors (through programme and financial reports and specific evaluation tools);
* internal communication on progress and results of your programme(s), coordination and alignment with other International Project Managers and COC departments, in an effort to further build COC's thematic expertise;
* improving the understanding of our efforts among various target groups and optimising the impact of our work;
* building relationships and maintaining contacts with relevant external organisations, allies and agencies;
> contribute to an organisation-wide vision and future perspective on COC's contribution to the international LGBTI movement.
You report directly to the International Programme Manager, and are part of a team of appr. 15 highly skilled, passionate International Project Managers, each with their own areas of expertise.
What will you bring?
> Affinity with the mission, vision and objectives of COC Netherlands;
> Higher vocational or academic education;
> Knowledge of and experience in managing programmes;
> Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing;
> Intercultural sensitivity and sensitivity towards the challenges, security aspects and impact of ongoing pressure and discrimination on partners and communities;
> Ability to work independently in a team of professionals and to keep a good overview of a complex and wide-ranged set of job responsibilities;
> Strong planning and structuring skills;
> Willingness to travel on a regular basis and to work irregular hours under challenging conditions;
> Good command of English and, depending on the geographical context, of other languages (e.g. French, Arabic, Russian, etc.);
> A good command of Dutch is an advantage, as is the willingness to learn Dutch.
> Affinity with the mission, vision and objectives of COC Netherlands;
> Higher vocational or academic education;
> Knowledge of and experience in managing programmes;
> Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing;
> Intercultural sensitivity and sensitivity towards the challenges, security aspects and impact of ongoing pressure and discrimination on partners and communities;
> Ability to work independently in a team of professionals and to keep a good overview of a complex and wide-ranged set of job responsibilities;
> Strong planning and structuring skills;
> Willingness to travel on a regular basis and to work irregular hours under challenging conditions;
> Good command of English and, depending on the geographical context, of other languages (e.g. French, Arabic, Russian, etc.);
> A good command of Dutch is an advantage, as is the willingness to learn Dutch.
What do we offer?
> Salary Grade 9 (CAO Welzijn & Maatschappelijke Dienstverlening): between 2,583 Euros and 3,809 Euros gross per month, based on fulltime employment (36 hours a week);
> A 12-month employment contract, and the possibility of a contract extension in case of satisfactory performance;>An independent position in a dynamic and creative environment with opportunities for professional development;
> A socially relevant job in the heart of the news and debate.
> Salary Grade 9 (CAO Welzijn & Maatschappelijke Dienstverlening): between 2,583 Euros and 3,809 Euros gross per month, based on fulltime employment (36 hours a week);
> A 12-month employment contract, and the possibility of a contract extension in case of satisfactory performance;>An independent position in a dynamic and creative environment with opportunities for professional development;
> A socially relevant job in the heart of the news and debate.
Do you have questions about the position?
Call (+) 31(0)20 62 34 596 and ask for Pieter Boone, Director of Programmes & Innovation.
Call (+) 31(0)20 62 34 596 and ask for Pieter Boone, Director of Programmes & Innovation.
Are you interested in the job?
Please complete an application form and upload your up-to-date CV and motivation letter by using this link:
https://cvselection.net/cocnl-intprojectmanager
Please complete an application form and upload your up-to-date CV and motivation letter by using this link:
https://cvselection.net/cocnl-intprojectmanager
Deadline for application is Monday 29 February 2016, 7:00 am (Dutch time).
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
> The first selection interviews are scheduled in the weeks of 7 and 14 March 2016.
> Acquisition related to this vacancy will not be appreciated
> Acquisition related to this vacancy will not be appreciated
