Project Officer Information Integrity and Innovation

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Please note: Candidates must have a valid residence and work permit for the Netherlands to be considered.

As Project Officer, you will provide substantive, organisational and administrative support to international media development projects with a focus on projects in the Africa region. Working closely with the Thematic Programme Lead, you contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of projects with a focus on both quality and impact. This means you are not only involved in logistical and financial coordination, but also play an active role in shaping and delivering project activities, making sure they align with strategic goals and address the needs of partners in the countries involved.

Your core responsibilities

• Support the Thematic Programme Lead in preparing and drafting project proposals. Maintaining effective and trust-based relationships with local and international partners;
• Develop and manage contracts with donors, partners and service providers;
• Organise and coordinate project-related logistics, including meetings, travel, visas, and accommodation;
• Coordinate financial and narrative reporting processes, including drafting reports and monitoring project budgets;
• Maintain project documentation and files, and contribute to evaluations and audits;
• Coordinate external providers (e.g. trainers, interpreters) where necessary;
• Provide input to improve internal processes and efficiency, including input into the Thematic Programme of Information Integrity and Innovation.
  

What we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate Project Officer, with appropriate sensitivity for cultural differences. Our ideal candidate is independent, self-confident, and decisive, and has strong organisational skills and the ability to keep an overview and to set priorities.

In addition the following requirements apply:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role, preferably in an international context. Affinity and experience working in Africa is an asset;
• Knowledge and experience in project management;
• Experience in partner management, including maintaining effective communication and collaboration with external stakeholders;
• Proven experience with budget monitoring and financial reporting;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of French is an asset;
• Knowledge of and affinity with media development, journalism or freedom of expression;
• Experience in independently coordinating and implementing projects (not just providing support);
• Proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented;
• Experience with organising logistics for events or meetings, both in the Netherlands and internationally.
  

What we offer

We offer you the opportunity to contribute to a special mission. You will work in an exciting and challenging international working environment of 50 colleagues who work both from home and in a nice office in the heart of Amsterdam. We are curious about your talents and your social drive to work with us on our mission.

We provide:

• A one-year contract, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding;
• A gross monthly salary between EUR 4,200 and EUR 5,300 (based on full-time employment), depending on experience;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• An excellent pension scheme;
• 25 days of paid leave per year;
• A vitality allowance;
• A good work-life balance, with the option to exchange Dutch public holidays for personal days;
• A laptop and mobile phone;
• Reimbursement of travel and home office expenses.
  

Interested?

Then we would love to hear from you! Please apply by sending your English CV and short cover letter (both in PDF format) no later than July 9, 2025 to Tamara Lunacek (HR Officer): [email protected]. For questions about the position you can contact Fenke Elskamp, Programme Lead at [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if we have received a sufficient number of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible."

Free Press Unlimited is an organisation that upholds the importance of diversity, and where everyone feels welcome and appreciated. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better results. That is why we encourage everyone to apply.

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