Senior Manager Humanitarian Assistance

Cordaid is an international organisation for development and humanitarian assistance, working especially in fragile and conflict-affected regions. Christian values of human dignity, justice, compassion, and care for the earth guide our work. Our mission is to work towards a world without poverty and with equitable opportunities for all.

More than 1.9 billion people live in these regions. Their quest is universal: to live in dignity. Cordaid addresses the root causes of fragility. We listen to people's needs and support locally-led programmes to strengthen and improve healthcare, education, agrifood and justice systems. Where disaster strikes, we join our partners in humanitarian action.

Cordaid is rooted in the Netherlands and has office branches in 15 countries in Africa and Asia with decades of in-country expertise. Approximately 1,000 employees dedicate themselves every day to fulfilling Cordaid's mission. We are also a member of international networks and alliances, such as Caritas Internationalis, ACT Alliance, and CIDSE and is a member of the Dutch Relief Alliance and SHO.

Cordaid is looking for a

Senior Manager Humanitarian Assistance

(based in The Hague)

Cordaid's Humanitarian Team is looking for a Senior Manager, who is both leading the team and when necessary joins the team in delivering the humanitarian program. With the team you will further position Cordaid's humanitarian worldwide mandate within the organization and within our networks. This means working at the Dutch office, with Cordaid's Country offices and with Cordaid's worldwide operating Caritas and ACT Alliance networks.

Cordaid is committed to principled humanitarian assistance, saving lives and supporting early recovery of those most in need in acute and protracted crises. Cordaid aims to deliver all humanitarian assistance in partnership with local actors. We believe in local capacity and leadership and are developing equitable partnership approaches and adapting our role towards facilitating national and local partners to take a leading role. All of our humanitarian programming aims to be of high quality and to meet international standards (CHS, Sphere etc.)

What you do

You will answer to the International Director Business Development & Innovation and will collaborate with Cordaid’s Country Directors and managers of other departments to develop humanitarian strategies and portfolio. You will represent Cordaid’s humanitarian program in our humanitarian networks and alliances.

Main responsibilities:

• You will develop and lead the implementation of Cordaid´s humanitarian strategy in close coordination with Cordaid´s management, country offices and local partners.
• You will lead and manage the humanitarian team at global office and contribute to build programme and project portfolios.
• You are responsible for acquiring institutional funding and maintaining relationships with strategic partners.
• You provide technical support and support capacity development to country teams and partners and ensure that projects are implemented effectively and according to international humanitarian standards (SPHERE, CHS).
• You will be flexible to travel and to give hands-on support in crisis situations.
• You manage a small team of humanitarian Programme Managers, focussing on team performance, professional development and job satisfaction.

Who you are

• You are a humanitarian leader and strategist.
• You have a relevant master’s degree.
• You have a minimum of10 years’ experience of managing humanitarian assistance programs and teams, which includes field experience.
• You have worked a minimum of 5 years in humanitarian settings, which includes working in partnerships with national and local actors.
• Experience with Caritas and/or ACT networks is an advantage.
• Sectoral experience in WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) or FSL (Food, Security and Livelihoods) is an advantage.
• You have people management skills for leading a professional team.
• You are result oriented and proactive and have a good sense of humour.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (and preferable in Dutch, Arabic and/or French).
• You are based in the Netherlands and have flexibility to travel.

What we offer

• a responsible position in a professional organization;
• a crucial role in an organization in transition, where its humanitarian role will become more prominent;
• good working conditions;
• a gross monthly salary of € 5.097, - up to € 7.466, - based on a 36-hour week, depending on years of relevant experience;
• a position for 1 year with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible.

How to apply

Applications including a motivation letter and CV in English for the attention of Saskia Gerver, HR Advisor, including the contact details of references at the last two employers can be uploaded through our website: https://www.cordaid.org/en/working-for-cordaid/344842-SeniorManagerHumanitarianAssistance-6282/

Closing date for this vacancy is 30 March 2025.

Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more on our commitment to Integrity, click here: https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/ An integrity screening will be part of this application procedure. Cordaid signed up to the IASC Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Applicants must be nationals of an European Union member State, or have a valid work permit for the European Union and reside currently in The Netherlands.

An assessment and / or a presentation of a “case study” can be part of the selection procedure.

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

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.