IDEA is hiring

Location: Utrecht / Remote

Start Date: Q2 2024

Contract Type: Part-time (20 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust relationships with existing members, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed while enhancing their engagement with IDEA.
• Strategically expand IDEA's network by identifying and establishing connections with potential members and stakeholders relevant to the organization’s objectives.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among IDEA members and stakeholders to support the mutual exchange of ideas, resources, and best practices.
• Organize and manage stakeholder meetings, including round-tables, workshops, and conferences, both online and in-person, to promote IDEA’s initiatives and gather input for future projects.
• Develop and implement strategies for stakeholder engagement that align with IDEA’s mission and maximize the impact of its programs.
• Provide ongoing support and consultation to IDEA members on project development, funding opportunities, and organizational growth.
• Actively promote IDEA’s values and programs, ensuring that the organization's message reaches a broad and appropriate audience.
• Coordinate joint projects and events with IDEA members and other stakeholders, ensuring they align with organizational goals and demonstrate measurable outcomes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, or a similar role within a nonprofit or educational organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with a diverse range of individuals and organizations.
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-suite applications.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values and mission of IDEA.
• Legal eligibility to work within the EU.

Additional strengths:

• Experience in managing membership in non-profit or educational organizations.
• Background in or understanding of debate programs and their educational value.
• Previous involvement in international projects and familiarity with international educational funding bodies, including EU programs.
• Experience in developing and implementing engagement strategies tailored to diverse stakeholder groups.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, adjusted according to the candidate's country of residence and in line with industry standards.
• Option to work remotely or from the IDEA office located in Utrecht.
• Twenty-five paid working days of holiday per year, plus public holidays as determined by the country of residence.
• Opportunities for professional development, including designated days for training and attendance at relevant conferences.

Application Process:

We welcome passionate individuals with relevant experience to apply. Please submit your resume in Europass format, 2 refferences and a tailored cover letter to bojan@idebate.net with Subject: Job application MEMBERS

IDEA is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. 

Succesfull applicants will be offered a contract with 12 months probationary period with option of full contract after the 12 months.

Location: Utrecht / Remote

Start Date: Q2 2024
 

Contract Type: Part-time (20 hours per week)
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Administering and implementing project activities and events, both organized by idea or in collaboration with partners.
• Organizing IDEA events, ensuring they are executed smoothly and meet organizational objectives.
• Support to IDEA members organizing events.
• On-site event management including travel to destination
• Creating comprehensive reports on events and projects to assess impact and inform future planning.
• Actively promoting IDEA and its various activities
• Providing support to ensure the seamless functioning of IDEA, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in project management, event organization, and fundraising.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and G-suite environment.
• Excellent command of English language
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong commitment to IDEA's mission and values.
• Legal eligibility to work (EU resident status).

Additional strengths:

• Experience in designing, developing, and applying for project proposals and funding applications to diverse sources, including EC programs, national E+ and ESC agencies, UN education&democracy funds, and other private and institutional donors.
• Experience in volunteering in debate programs.
• Experience in working in debate programs.
• Current work with national debate programs 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, reflective of the candidate's country of residence and industry standards.
• The flexibility of working remotely or from the office in Utrecht.
• Twenty five paid working days of holiday per year, in addition to public holidays determined by country of residence.
• Professional development opportunities, including free days allowed for all relevant trainings and conferences.

Application Process:

We welcome passionate individuals with relevant experience to apply. Please submit your resume in Europass format, 2 refferences and a tailored cover letter to bojan@idebate.net with Subject: Job application EVENT

IDEA is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Succesfull applicants will be offered a contract with 12 months probationary period with option of full contract after the 12 months.