Netherlands: Executive Director

Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Duty Station The Hague, the Netherlands

About GPPAC

The Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) is a member-led worldwide network of civil society organisations (CSOs) active in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding. The GPPAC Foundation in The Hague fulfils the task of Global Secretariat for GPPAC. Founded in 2003, the network consists of fifteen regional networks of local organisations, each region having its own priorities, character and agenda. GPPAC members collaborate on issues of common interest. As part of our mission to work towards a shift from reaction to prevention of violent conflict, the network supports multi-actor collaboration and advocates local ownership of conflict prevention strategies. Together, GPPAC members create greater synergy in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding by strengthening the role of local civil society groups in conflict regions and connecting them on the national, regional and global level.

For more information see: www.gppac.net and www.peaceportal.org

About the function

The Executive Director (ED) leads the GPPAC Global Secretariat staff and coordinates its Management Team. The ED is responsible to the GPPAC Board, and collaborates and consults with GPPAC International Steering Group (ISG) members. The ED is main contact/spokesperson for donors, media and other external stakeholders.

Main responsibilities are:

• Coordinate GPPAC Global Secretariat and lead organizational development of GPPAC Foundation.


• Represent GPPAC in media, and support and participate in GPPAC Lobby and Advocacy.


• Contribute to vision and thought leadership on civil society and conflict prevention.


• Initiate and supervise the development of GPPAC’s network governance, strategic plan and policies, based on active membership engagement.


• Ensure functioning of GPPAC Governing bodies compliant with GPPAC Charter, notably the GPPAC Board and International Steering Group (ISG). The GPPAC ED is ex-officio member of the ISG.


• Develop effective relationships with donors, resource mobilization and sustainability of GPPAC.


• Contribute to GPPAC network development and alliance-building.


• Supervise Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.


• End-responsible for Financial Management, Human Resources policies and Quality Management in accordance with ISO standards and reporting in IATI.

Requirements

Applicant profile: A minimum of 10-15 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a civil society environment. Affinity and experience with lobby & advocacy, program, human resources and financial management. A good understanding of conflict prevention and peace-building in a context of changing global governance and international cooperation. Preferably experience with civil society networking. A team leader, politically- and gender sensitive, with good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills. Fundraising experience and comfortable with donors. Proven communication and writing skills. Able to work under pressure. Committed to the values of conflict prevention and peacebuilding.

Education: Advanced education or University degree in a relevant field

Languages: Proficient in English and preferably Dutch. Other languages an advantage, notably French.

Legal: The applicant should have a valid permit to work in the Netherlands.

What we offer

GPPAC offers an interesting and challenging job in an attractive, international and flexible work environment. GPPAC is an equal-opportunities employer. Conditions are in accordance with Dutch Labour Law. The salary range is € 4.845 – € 6.483 monthly full-time.

Dates: starting date as of mid-September 2016. Initially a contract of one year, with the possibility to extend.

Location: The Hague, the Netherlands