Director for Wemos

The position

The Director is responsible for the organization and for implementing its mission. Responsibilities include strategy development and implementation, fundraising and diversifying funding sources, managing business operations and staff, and acting as the organization’s main spokesperson. In a volatile political and funding context, the Director will play a key role leading the organization towards sustainability in the long term.

Key responsibilities:

• To implement the organization’s mission and values in all planning, activities and ways of working.
• To lead the management team and oversee expert and operations staff.
• To supervise strategic fundraising, partnerships and finances.
• In the short term, to further diversify funding sources to ensure operations at sufficient scale.
• To refresh the strategy, leading the organization towards increased sustainability.
• To ensure that the organization’s governance, financial and operational model remains fit for purpose and impact.
• To act as the main organizational spokesperson in key global, regional and national forums.
• To maintain accountability and transparency, towards partners and donors and implement risk mitigation measures.

Qualifications and experience:

• 10-15 years of work experience in global public policy, global and/or public health, and/or development / humanitarian partnerships.
• At least 5 years of leadership, staff management and budget oversight experience.
• Experience engaging with political stakeholders, funders and NGOs in the Netherlands.
• A proven track record in fundraising from diverse sources of funding.
• An extensive network in areas relevant to Wemos’ mission, internationally and across sectors, including a strong network in the European region and specifically in the Netherlands.
• A track record in convening and successfully establishing partnerships and mobilizing collective action and/or advocacy.
• Strong communication skills, in speaking, writing and external representation, including experience as media spokesperson.
• Desirable: Experience working at an NGO.

Competenties:

• Required: Fluency in English.
• Desirable: Fluency in Dutch.
• Strong ethical and management values, aligned with Wemos’ mission and values.
• Proven teamwork, communication and partnership skills in intercultural and diverse settings.
• Ability and willingness to work in a volatile political and funding landscape.
• A valid work permit for the Netherlands is required.
• Occasional international and regional travel is required.

What we offer:

• A driven organization where you can contribute to the mission of achieving health justice for everyone in a constructive, result-oriented way.
• A one year employment contract with the intention to extend
• A welcoming environment for individuals of all genders, cultures, and nationalities.
• A salary of EUR 6240 – 6706 per month (32 hr/wk) plus 8% holiday pay, in accordance with the CBF standard for remuneration of charities in the Netherlands.
• Employer’s contribution to pension.