Main duties and responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
● Lead the development of the strategic plan for MasterPeace in the Netherlands in full alignment with the overall strategy and lead the execution of its programs;
● Contribute to the creation and execution of the overall MasterPeace strategy as a key team member;
● Lead the fundraising efforts in the Netherlands both for local as well as international programs;
● Be an active and contributing member of the organization’s leadership team.

Fundraising
● Successfully fundraise for Dutch programmes and broader international initiatives, securing diverse funding to support programme growth and sustainability.
● Plan and develop the fundraising approaches on MasterPeace in the Netherlands, in collaboration with the Co-Leaders;
● Follow fundraising news and changes on the Dutch market;
● Develop and maintain fundraising partnerships;
● Direct and execute the fundraising pipeline for proposals in the Netherlands – both for local as well as international implementations.

Program Management:
● Plan and Develop Programs: Design and implement MasterPeace programs that align with our mission and address the needs of communities within the Netherlands.
● Support Global Program Implementation: Facilitate and support the execution of global MasterPeace programs within the Netherlands, ensuring they are adapted appropriately for local contexts.
● Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish performance metrics, monitor progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs to ensure goals are met.
● Reporting: Prepare detailed reports for co-leaders or other senior management envisioned, stakeholders, and funders on program outcomes and impact.

Team Leadership:
● Manage Staff and Volunteers: Lead a diverse team of staff and volunteers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
● Capacity Building: Identify training needs and opportunities for professional development within the team.

Partnerships and Networking:
● Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with NGOs, government agencies, sponsors, community organizations, and other key stakeholders.
● Representation: Act as the primary representative of MasterPeace in the Netherlands at events, conferences, and meetings.

Financial Management:
● Budget Management: Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial accountability and transparency. Collaborate with the finance manager.
● Financial reporting: Project financial reporting to donors.

Communication and Advocacy:
● Public Relations: Oversee communication strategies, including social media, press releases, and community outreach to raise awareness of MasterPeace’s mission.
● Advocacy: Advocate for peace-building initiatives and policies within the national context.