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Representative, The Netherlands

Deadline: Monday 8 July, 9:00am CEST

Basic information

Position: Representative, The Netherlands

Team: Programme Team

Reports to: Chief Programme Director

Based in: The Netherlands

Salary: Level 17 Korn Ferry, gross yearly salary EUR 80,000 – 100,000 (including 13th month and vacation allowance)

About the Foundation

Founded in 1949, the Van Leer Foundation is an independent Dutch organisation working globally to foster inclusive societies where all children and communities can flourish. We bring together people with different perspectives and support them to achieve large-scale impact. Our support involves a unique combination of funding, networks, executive education, technical assistance and knowledge. The Foundation’s work covers our philanthropic work on early childhood, annual commitments to the Van Leer Institutions and responsibly manging our endowment.

The Position

The Van Leer Foundation is currently looking for a passionate and strategic individual with a deep knowledge of the Dutch landscape to step into the role of Representative of the Netherlands. Reporting to the Chief Programme Director, the Representative of the Netherlands will play a key role in the operationalisation of the Foundation’s new strategy in the Netherlands.

The successful candidate will lead the Dutch portfolio, focusing on existing and new partnerships and grant-making efforts in alignment with the Foundation’s goals. They will oversee the monitoring and evaluation processes to assess the impact and efficiency of funded initiatives and foster strategic learning and continuous improvement and innovation.