MasterPeace is Hiring Senior Project Cordinator

About Us:

MasterPeace is a global, multi-award-winning grassroots network that brings together NGOs, social enterprises, partner organizations, active citizens, and artists to create local impact. Currently active in over 45 countries. Our mission is to connect, support, and amplify the work of civil society organizations (CSOs) to drive greater social impact and scale best practices for engaging, connecting, and empowering young people to use their talents for a peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable future. 

In the Netherlands we run the headquarters and we implement local and international projects for youth empowerment in the cities of Utrecht, The Hague and Rotterdam. The projects usually consist of a series of workshops around talent development, training on personal leadership in all of which we use the power of arts.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and autonomous Senior Project Coordinator to lead the planning, execution, and strategic coordination of our key youth projects, with a primary and deep focus on the Dutch landscape. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of the youth and non-profit sectors in the Netherlands, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to evaluation. You will be instrumental in driving impact, building strategic partnerships for implementation, and ensuring project success is aligned with our long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership & Execution: Take full ownership and directly execute the project plan, managing the schedule, budget, and implementation of multiple youth mobilization projects focused on a sustainable future within the Netherlands.
• Local Partner Engagement: Maintain and develop  strategic, long-term collaboration with local implementation partners (e.g., educational institutions, artists, youth organizations) to ensure optimal resource mobilization and project reach.
• Operational Management: Develop and manage all project logistics, including booking venues, arranging necessary materials, and overseeing all day-to-day operational details.
• Content Development: Design, write, and adapt high-quality training and workshop materials specifically tailored to young people (aged 14-24) and the nuances of the local Dutch context.
• Mobilization & Outreach: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with local partners to implement youth mobilization efforts, actively participate in outreach to engage youngsters from diverse backgrounds.
• Reporting and Evaluation: Collect, analyze, and write up comprehensive project evaluation and financial reports, providing detailed updates and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• International Contribution: Act as the hands-on Dutch project lead within international teams, actively contributing local data, insights, and lessons learned to global program design.
• Communication & Visibility: Create and schedule content for our local social media channels and external communications, ensuring high visibility and consistent messaging, in close collaboration with the Communication Team.
• Workshop Delivery: Lead and personally facilitate high-impact workshops and events with youth and partners, demonstrating excellent group management and engagement skills.
• Team Management: Direct and support junior staff members, external collaborators and volunteers where appropriate.

Who You Are:

We are looking for a colleague with:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Cultural/Arts Science, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience & Autonomy: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in project management/coordination, ideally leading significant projects within the non-profit or youth development sector. Experience leading international projects is a strong advantage.
• Essential Language & Local Knowledge:
  • Dutch, native speaker.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken high level command).
  • Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of the Dutch educational system, youth cultural landscape, and social/non-profit funding environment.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex streams of work simultaneously.
• Proactive Networker: Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships, with a demonstrable track record of successfully reaching out to and engaging senior stakeholders and local partners.
• Adaptability: Highly flexible, comfortable in a fast-paced, multicultural setting, and willing to travel frequently to project locations (The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam). Availability for evening and occasional weekend work is required.
• Target Group Expertise: Extensive, hands-on experience working directly with and facilitating workshops for young people aged 14 to 24 years.

What We Offer:

• Impactful Role: A leadership role with direct responsibility for high-impact international and local youth projects that shape a sustainable future.
• Environment: A highly collaborative, supportive, and international team environment with significant professional development and networking opportunities.
• Flexibility: Excellent flexibility with remote work options.
• Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the seniority and local expertise required for this position.
• Contract: A flexible, part-time position requiring 3 days (24 hours) of work per week for an initial 12-month period, with a strong view to a long-term extension and/or increase in working hours.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a motivation letter, both in English, to Lucija Popovska at Lucija@masterpeace.org by December 15, 2025.

Note: The post is open to people who already have the right to live and work in the Netherlands.

Join us in empowering youth and creating meaningful change across communities!

Creating. Peace. TOGETHER!