Programme manager Women's Leadership

Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders. We make a difference where it is most needed.

Together with more than 800 organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion. We do that where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where underdevelopment keep families in extreme poverty. In the Netherlands we are known as Cordaid Memisa, Cordaid Mensen in Nood, Cordaid Kinderstem and Cordaid Microkrediet.

Cordaid is looking for the unit Women's Leadership a

Programme manager

(36 hours, duty station The Hague)

Women are the backbone of the society; crucial contributors to the social, political and economical structures of many nations. They transcend ethnic and religious borders to advocate for peace and security for their children. They advocate for education, employment and new opportunities for young people. Lasting peace prevail unless women are involved in decision making processes that influence their daily lives!

However very often women are almost virtually absent during decision making processes; and especially at negotiation tables; as a result their interests are not represented.

The Cordaid's Women's Leadership unit supports the process of linking local women to national, regional and International fora in Africa, Asia and Latin America to consolidate their positions. Together they define their roles as well as strengthen their positions.

Your tasks

You actively scan calls for proposals and tenders and you make acquisition plans to obtain new projects. You strategically develop programs for countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Together with unit members and country offices you write winning proposals for institutional donors. You act as bid manager during tenders. Together with the experts you work on innovative new products. You manage the projects and you report to donors.

Your profile

• You have a master in international development studies or other related fields.
• You have 10 years' work experience of which 5 years field experience.
• You have extensive experience with strategic program development and management on community level in Africa or Asia.
• You have in depth knowledge and experience of gender and security issues in fragile contexts.
• You have a successful track record with developing and writing winning concept notes and proposals.
• You have a relevant network with institutional donors like European Commission, World Bank, DFID, USAID.
• You speak excellent English and French.
• You have an entrepreneurial personality and you think out of the box.
• You have excellent writing and communication skills.
• You are market and commercially driven and you get things done.

What we offer

• a responsible position in a professional organization;
• a varied role where initiative is encouraged;
• a global organization with a focus on social entrepreneurship;
• good working conditions;
• frequent travelling;
• a gross monthly salary of EU 3200, - up to EU 4700, - based on a 36-hour week, depending on years of relevant work experience;
• a position for 1 year with the possibility of extension, starting preferably asap.

More information

If you are interested in this position and you meet all the requirements, please send in your application before 1 September with the ''apply'' button onhttp://www.cordaid.org/en/about-us/working-cordaid/vacancy-overview/, att. of Edward de Ruiter, HR advisor. An e-assessment can be part of the selection procedure.

For more information about Cordaid visit our website: www.cordaid.org

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated