Vacancy Junior project manager MENA region (28 hours)

The FMS is the independent foreign foundation affiliated to the Labour Party. We advocate for emerging democracies and for (social) democrats in countries where freedom is under pressure. The FMS supports political party building, through training, at the request of foreign partners. We strive for a world where the democratic rights of all people are guaranteed. We fan the flames of change by giving activists practical tools they can use directly in their struggles. We support changemakers around the world and give them a platform. We also explicitly take our own responsibility for fair politics in the Netherlands, the European Union, Africa and the Middle East. We involve as many different people as possible by sharing knowledge and stimulating dialogue.

The FMS has a small staff and an extensive network of trainers working from Eastern Europe to North Africa. In addition, the FMS provides the secretariat of the European Forum for Democracy and Solidarity, a platform for cooperation between social democratic parties and foundations inside and outside the European Union. The European Forum aims to strengthen social democracy and mutual solidarity in Europe. On the website www.europeanforum.net tracks key political developments from the target regions.

To support us in this, we are looking for a junior project manager for the MENA region.

As a junior project manager MENA region, you will be responsible for our projects in this region. Bilaterally, we operate in four countries: Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan and Lebanon. We are also active in some regional projects. You keep track of political developments in the region and are in regular contact with our partners. You also translate our partners' wishes into what we can offer with our trainings.

Your duties:

• Project management for projects in collaboration with our partners in Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia and Morocco. These training projects are for politicians/activists focusing on political skills such as campaigning, debating and public speaking. You are responsible for the projects almost from A to Z: for setting goals, planning (training) activities, implementation and monitoring, financial and content evaluation.
• Management of a regional project in cooperation with the Swedish Olof Palme International Centre.
• Monitoring and reporting on political developments in countries in the MENA region for our international network: www.europeanforum.net.
• Organising (online) activities on political developments in the MENA region.
• Managing trainees.

What you offer:

• Graduate in a relevant field of study at HBO/WO level
• Knowledge of the MENA region
• Knowledge of European politics regarding EU enlargement and EU policy towards the MENA region
• Project management experience
• A fluent pen and ability to quickly get to the (political) heart of developments.
• Basic research skills
• Excellent command of Dutch and English (C1/C2 level)
• Command of French and/or Arabic is an advantage
• Willingness to travel regularly to the region
• Affinity with progressive/social democratic politics

What we offer:

A challenging position in an international political environment.

We offer a 1-year contract for 28 hours a week (80%), with the intention to extend. The starting salary is approximately 3,200 euros (based on full time, 35 hours) according to the CAO PvdA/FMS with good benefits. We also offer a year-end bonus of 1,700 euros (full time basis).

Our office is located in The Hague, less than 10 minutes' walk from The Hague HS train station. There is the possibility to work partly from home. There is a (partial) travel allowance.

How can you apply?

Would you like to join our team? Then send your cover letter and CV to Arjen Berkvens by 2 January 2022 at the latest, aberkvens@foundationmaxvanderstoel.nl. List at least 1 referent on your CV. 

Interviews will take place if at all possible at our office in The Hague during the week of 9 January. A second interview and writing assignment may follow. 

For more information, please call Arjen Berkvens (0650510206.) Also check out our websites for more information: www.foundationmaxvanderstoel.nl and www.europeanforum.net and www.effectivetraining.org