The Transnational Institute (TNI) seeks an OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Full time, 36 hours per week

TNI is a progressive international home for activists and researchers working for an equitable, democratic and peaceful world in which all life may flourish. 

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on and organised Operations Coordinator who will ensure the smooth functioning of the organisation. If you’re someone who loves making things run like clockwork and enjoys being part of a small and friendly team, we would love to hear from you. 

You’ll work closely with the Executive Director making sure everything behind the scenes is in tip-top shape. You will be part of the Director’s Management Team, alongside the Programmes and Communications coordinators. With your team of six people, and external support services, you’ll have a big impact on ensuring a transnational organisation functions well.

TNI is an equal opportunity employer, which strives to  offer a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates who help us live up to our ideals. We offer a full- time job with good secondary benefits in a warm, friendly and very international workplace in Amsterdam, with colleagues based all over the world too.

We have an average annual budget of € 4.5 million and a payroll staff of 27 FTE. We also own the building in which our offices are located, renting space out to five other organisations.

Please see more about us here: https://annualreport.tni.org/#board-report and https://www.tni.org.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Personnel - optimal staffing, and the development and implementation of personnel policy
• Office - the smooth running of the office, ICT systems and internal information management systems
• Finance - day-to-day financial matters, including management of overhead budgets
• Quality management - assuring quality management systems
• Building - the building is well maintained, relations with tenants are well managed, and all relevant regulations are adhered to

Job requirements

• At least 7 years experience in a similar position
• EU work permit is required
• Experience with strategic management and change processes
• Strong knowledge of and experience with line management, familiarity with Dutch labour laws
• Excellent process and people management skills
• Excellent command of the English and Dutch languages
• Strong affinity for TNI’s vision, mission and values
• A degree in management, business administration would be desirable
• A good understanding of (open source) ICT systems would be desirable

Employment conditions

TNI follows the Industrial Wage Agreement for the Welfare sector (CAO Welzijn) in The Netherlands. We would offer:

• 5 days per week, 36 hours (1 FTE)
• One year contract (with possibility of renewal)
• Start: 1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
• Salary: € 3,800 to € 4,500 gross per month, negotiable depending on years of experience
• 70% employer contributions to a collective pension fund

How to apply

Please send a short motivation letter and CV to Fiona Dove, Executive Director, to jobs[at]tni.org before 4 November with “Operations Coordinator” in the subject line. We hope to conduct interviews in the week of 18 November, and to make a selection by 1 December 2024.