Do you want to work as a project professional in the humanitarian sector and are you willing to transfer your knowledge to CARE offices in other countries?

Then we are looking for you!

Why CARE Nederland?

We are CARE Nederland, part of CARE, an international development organisation active in more than 100 countries worldwide. Originating from American food aid to Europe after the Second World War, we have been committed to those who need it most.

CARE supports people in the most difficult places in the world in building a better life. We fight poverty by combating inequality. We do this by providing emergency aid, working on equal rights for women and making communities resilient to the effects of climate change and natural disasters by supporting them in building a sustainable livelihood. Our approach is characterized by customization: in consultation with local partners and residents we determine what is needed and what works. After all, it is only together that we can achieve sustainable results.

What will you be doing?

The Programme Manager is part of a pool of experts and is responsible for (contributing to) project development, compliance, contract- and relation management, knowledge management and quality assurance. Maintaining good relations with and developing capacities of assigned CARE Country Offices situated in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America is also part of your responsibilities. You will work with Country Teams, which coordinate the implementation of projects in-country, to ensure timely and adequate implementation in line with donor expectations and CARE quality standards.

You will be a member of our Humanitarian Action Team and report to the Head of Humanitarian Action. You will work closely with Project Controllers on financial issues related to projects in your portfolio.

Key duties include:

• Grant management of Humanitarian Action projects funded mainly by MFA(DRA), ECHO and SHO/Giro555.
• Relationship management/networking (donors, peers, partners) and support to CARE Country Offices and local partners.
• Contribute to knowledge management and lobby & advocacy efforts to bring about structural, relational and transformative system change focusing on Environmental Justice, Gender Equality and Equitable Partnerships.

What do you bring to the table?

• At least 3 years of relevant field experience in Humanitarian Action projects in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America.
• An academic working level and the ability to translate technical jargon into more accessible language.
• Experience with project cycle management in humanitarian contexts, among which project design and proposal development, project reporting, compliance and remote monitoring of program quality.
• Experience with key institutional donors, including MFA and ECHO. Experience with the Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA) and/or Giro555 is a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience in gender equality approaches in humanitarian emergencies and emergency response.
• Knowledge of and experience in disaster risk reduction and Anticipatory Action is a plus
• Basic budget skills and affinity with financial project management.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English, working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a clear plus.
• A willingness to travel.

CARE maintains a zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse and takes all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving CARE staff and related personnel seriously.

What does CARE Nederland offer?

• An interesting position where taking initiative is stimulated.
• A gross monthly salary based on BBRA scale 10 (EUR 3.593,52 – EUR 5.689,31), classification depends on relevant working experience.
• A one-year contract with possible extension.
• International informal work environment in which you work with colleagues from different backgrounds to achieve the goals of CARE Nederland.
• Open work culture characterized by weekly joint coffee moments and regular staff meetings.
• Location in the bustling heart of The Hague - with minimum 50% presence in office.

Ready to apply?

Are you interested in this position and do you meet the profile? Please send your application using the button below. We will start the recruitment process as soon as we find suitable candidates. Application deadline is 25 January, 2026 - However, if we receive enough candidates we will close the vacancy earlier.

For more information, please contact Jojanneke Spoor, Head of Humanitarian Action (spoor@carenederland.org)

• Reapplication for this vacancy will not be considered.
• CV and Cover Letter are mandatory for the application to be considered
• A valid EU work permit is a requirement for this position.
• Expected start date is 15 March 2026.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.