Communications Specialist – Corporate & Major Donors

Who are we?
Are children stronger than war? Absolutely. But they can't do it alone.
That's why War Child provides mental health (and emergency) support to children in conflict zones. Our approach is based on science, but seamlessly connects with children's experiences. The result? Unique and proven effective methods, packaged as sports, games, and creative activities. In this way, we stimulate their natural resilience. So that they gradually dare to believe in the future again.

War Child is looking for a:

Communications Specialist – Corporate & Major Donors (32-40 hours)
Activates and engages companies and donors with impactful communication.

Who are we looking for?
As a Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for communications that activates and engages companies and major donors. You will translate War Child's mission, impact, and program insights into compelling propositions, pitches, stories, and reports that strengthen acquisition, conversion, and loyalty.

Your responsibilities
In collaboration with the Marketing Specialist for Corporates & Major Donors, you will develop communication concepts and campaigns that contribute to acquisition, conversion, and loyalty. You will write and produce content for pitch decks, propositions, impact updates, mailings, event materials, and partnership documents.
You will advise the fundraising team on effective messaging and strategies aimed at motivating these target groups to donate.
You will ensure that all communications align with War Child's brand, tone of voice, and fundraising goals.
You will maintain strong collaborations with internal teams and external partners and provide professional briefings to corporate stakeholders.
Your profile
HBO or WO degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or similar.

At least 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or fundraising, preferably focused on corporate and major donor target groups.
Excellent writing and storytelling skills; you can translate complex information into clear, compelling messages.
Knowledge of donor journeys (See–Think–Do–Care) or similar frameworks.
Insight into corporate partnerships, fundraising, and donor communications.
Strong creative and conceptual skills, with an eye for detail and quality.
Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
Who are you?

A strategic thinker who translates ideas into concrete (fundraising) communication.
Creative and results-oriented, with a sense of priorities and deadlines.
Accurate and organized, even when managing multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
Analytical and customer-focused, with an eye for impact.
What we offer
Salary ranges from €3,801-€4,727 gross per month, based on a 40-hour workweek (the exact amount is determined by your years of relevant work experience);
8% holiday allowance based on the annual salary;
A 32-40 hour employment contract;
29 vacation days per year on a full-time basis (including 3 predetermined days off);
A fully funded pension plan by War Child Netherlands;
Net compensation for working from home and travel expenses according to our hybrid work policy;
Monthly mobile phone allowance of €25 net per month;
Various secondary benefits focused on personal development and well-being; A great atmosphere, great colleagues, and of course, the meaningful purpose of our work!
How to apply
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We invite you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than February 1, 2026.

Upload your CV (maximum two pages) and cover letter. You can share your cover letter in Word, PDF, or photo format. Applications will be considered as they are received, and we will begin an interview as soon as suitable candidates apply. The selection procedure consists of two rounds of interviews and an assignment.

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By applying for this vacancy, you declare that the statements and information you have provided in your application are true, complete, and provided in good faith. You understand that misrepresenting, providing false information, or withholding information is grounds for rejecting your application, withdrawing an offer or appointment, and, if accepted, may result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, summary dismissal. Furthermore, you understand that you are required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and that failure to do so will prevent an employment relationship from being established.

War Child Netherlands is an international organization, and we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer. We recruit our new colleagues based on their talents, competencies, and shared values; we do not consider age, sex or gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, physical disability, etc.

The safety of children and youth is essential to War Child Netherlands. War Child Netherlands therefore does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This topic is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures. Furthermore, we ask all selected candidates to demonstrate that they are aware of and committed to the minimum standards applicable in the development and humanitarian context, such as humanitarian norms and values, the Sphere Humanitarian Charter, standards in the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, the Core Humanitarian Standard, international humanitarian law, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Charities (NGOs) in Disaster Relief, and the six IASC core principles regarding sexual exploitation and abuse.

Disclaimer

• Only applications received through our website will be considered.

• If we find a suitable candidate before the stated closing date, we may remove the vacancy from our website before the stated closing date. Applications received after the closing date will unfortunately not be considered.

• The closing date may be extended during our selection process. If you haven't heard from us yet, we will include your application in the extended procedure.

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About us

Our organization
War Child is a dynamic organization with an informal atmosphere and plenty of room for creativity and initiative. The image War Child projects externally reflects the work at our head office: it is dynamic, innovative, ethical, and focused on achieving results at low cost. War Child allocates as much of its budget as possible to helping children in war zones and therefore does everything possible to keep costs as low as possible. Our employment conditions are at the level of the Dutch NGO sector. The office is located in the Amsterdam district of Watergraafsmeer. We work in a hybrid environment, combining working from home, at the office, and, of course, occasionally traveling to clients in this role.

Safety
War Child operates based on humanitarian values and standards. We expect the same from potential new colleagues. The safety of the children and young people we support is War Child's top priority. We combat all forms of abuse. Because we want children and young people to be free of any risks, this is discussed extensively when recruiting new colleagues. Therefore, as part of applications, we ask for references based on the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

Equal Opportunities
War Child dreams that all children can live in peace, whoever they are and wherever they grow up. That's why War Child is proud to offer equal opportunities to everyone who wants to work with us. We promote diversity and want everyone to feel at home with us. War Child selects potential new colleagues regardless of their gender, race, nationality, disability, age, and/or sexual orientation.

Applications
We dedicate as much of our income as possible to supporting children and young people. Therefore, we work efficiently. This means that we only review applications received through our websites. If we find a suitable candidate before the closing date, we remove the vacancy from our websites. Applications received after that date will no longer be considered.

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