Global TeamUp Project Support Officer

Temporary, Full-time · Amsterdam office

Your mission

TeamUp is a psychosocial support intervention developed by War Child Holland, Save the Children Netherlands and UNICEF the Netherlands to meet the urgent psychosocial needs of children affected by conflict and war. Children are exposed to stress and traumatic experiences during their journeys to safety and often their social and emotional needs are not met – both during their journey and at their (temporary) destination. TeamUp is an inclusive psychosocial support group intervention with structured movement- based group activities based on play, movement, and body awareness for all children aged six to 18 years. TeamUp decreases stress and increases wellbeing.

The TeamUp Global team has developed a scaling strategy aimed at expanding its impact and reaching millions of children through strategic collaborations with global partners. The current focus lies on co-creating scalable systems and fostering strong, sustainable partnerships. Besides the uptake of the TeamUp intervention, partners may gradually complement their portfolio with other MHPSS methodologies and tools.

The Project Support Officer is responsible for organisational, operational and administrative support to the work of the TeamUp Global Team members. Upon request, the officer will provide support to these colleagues with tasks related to programme development and coordination, partnerships, monitoring and evaluation, communications and network related tasks.

Team
The Project Support Officer is part of the TeamUp Global team within the Programme Quality, Scaling & Advocacy (PQSA) department and reports to the TeamUp Global Programme Director. This position requires physical representation in the Netherlands.

What you will do:

Management support

Plans and registers meetings for team members. Collects and prepares necessary information for meetings.
Performs minor financial coordination and administrative tasks.
Handles internal and external requests for information and refers informants to the relevant team members. Acts as point of contact on specific themes and topics.
Takes accurate minutes of meetings, makes reports, memos or summaries and takes necessary actions to ensure follow-up of decisions and agreements.
Assists in the drafting of documents such as memos, reports and discussion papers.
Supports preparation and organization of team meeting days (e.g. planning, agenda, taking minutes).
Supports in onboarding and mentoring of interns, if applicable.

Operational and admin support

Supports financial administration for programme procurement (raise PR, UNIT 4).
Supports administration and filing for grant management processes.
Supports requests for quotations (for travel, translation, design and purchase of TeamUp resources and materials).
Assists in purchase, storage and tracking of TeamUp play materials.
Supports partner organizations in acquiring necessary TeamUp resources for training and implementation.
Supports facilitation of trainings with partners: e.g. travel arrangements, training venue, materials etc. and liaison with partners.
Supports in minor partner coordination tasks upon request.

Project support

Supports in the development, revision and distribution of program resources and materials.
Supports in development and maintenance of an external digital resource bank and internal resource system.
Supports in the development and maintenance of digital data solutions for monitoring and evaluation.
Supports in the coordination of design, branding and translation of key resources.
Supports with capturing of lessons learned e.g. related to the TeamUp scaling journey.
Supports with the preparation and organization of internal and external meetings and events.
Supports TeamUp communication activities (i.e. newsletter, website).
Represents TeamUp along with other TeamUp colleagues at internal and external events or working groups.
Provides other types of support upon request from within the team.
Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children, and adults and compliant to WCA Child Safeguarding policies.

Your profile

Bachelor or Master in a relevant field of study such as International Relations, International Development, Development Studies, or any social science (research) course.
Demonstratable interest and/or knowledge of the development sector through prior work/volunteer/study experience is a plus.
Experience with MHPSS, Education, Child Protection programmes is an asset.
Experience with the TeamUp programme is an asset.
Previous experience in working with multicultural teams is an asset.
Strong communicative skills.
Excellent analytical and English writing skills.
Data management skills.
Accurate & precise with an eye for detail.
Good sense of planning, able to manage priorities along with effective time management skills.
Ability to quickly grasp different computer software and filing systems.
Great team work skills, self-motivated and able to work independently with the ability to follow direction and learn effectively.
Excellent command of English language, both spoken and written. Good command of other languages (such as French, Arabic) is a plus.
Available to work hybrid; the team works flexibly part-time from home and part-time at the War Child office in Amsterdam

Why us?

What We Offer:

At War Child, we believe in creating an inspiring and rewarding work environment that values your contributions. Here's what you can expect when joining our team:

Location : Amsterdam. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
Contract Type: Dutch contract provided that you have the right to work there.
Salary range from € 2877 – € 3577 gross per month, based on 40 hours per week (the exact step determined by the years of relevant working experience).
28 vacation days on full time basis (consisting of 26 vacation days plus 2 additional fixed free days, based on 40 hours work week).
A pension scheme fully paid by War Child.
Compensation for travel and work from home costs.
Laptop to work from any location and monthly mobile phone contribution of € 25.
Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization

Why You Should Apply

Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by February 7, 2025. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.

About War Child

The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/

Safeguarding
War Child is committed to humanitarian values, standards and norms and we expect the same from job applicants. War Child is especially committed to safeguarding the children and youth we support and doesn’t tolerate any form of abuse. Because we want to prevent and deter any actions that place children and youth at risk, conduct references are an important part of our recruitment procedure. As part of the selection process, War Child will request standardized references in accordance with the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Criminal Records statement.
The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.

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