Cordaid is an international organisation for development and humanitarian assistance, working especially in fragile and conflict-affected regions. Christian values of human dignity, justice, compassion  guide our work. Our mission is to work towards a world without poverty and with equitable opportunities for all. More than 1.9 billion people live in these regions. Their quest is universal: to live in dignity. Cordaid addresses the root causes of fragility. We listen to people's needs and support locally-led programmes to strengthen and improve healthcare, education, agrifood and justice systems. Where disaster strikes, we join our partners in humanitarian action.

Cordaid is rooted in the Netherlands and has office branches in 15 countries in Africa and Asia with decades of in-country expertise. Approximately 1,000 employees dedicate themselves every day to fulfilling Cordaid's mission. We are also a member of international networks and alliances, such as Caritas Internationalis, ACT Alliance, and CIDSE.

Cordaid is looking for a

Board Assistant

(36 hours, based in The Hague)

You are service-oriented, stress-resistant and, above all, proactive in managing the agenda and providing administrative support to the Board of Directors. You always think one step ahead!

What you do

• Providing administrative support to the CEO and CFO.
• You manage their calendars and process incoming correspondence.
• Identifying bottlenecks in schedules and independently taking action to find solutions.
• Managing the mailbox for Board Support
• Travel bookings for the CEO, CFO and International management team.  
• Managing digital archives and documentation; ensuring that information is up to date, complete and accessible.
• You prioritise meeting requests and schedule follow-ups for incoming proposals.
• You organise the meetings of the Board of Directors, draw up the agenda and, if necessary, take minutes in English.
• Managing and filtering mail, emails and other incoming information; prioritising based on content and urgency.
• Maintaining internal and external contacts and monitoring the quality of working relationships.
• Drafting correspondence and documents in English and if possible,  also in French, based on internal consultations.
• Ensuring the timely and correct handling of letters and requests.
• Ensuring a welcoming and professional reception for visitors.
• Organising large and middle sized events

 Who you are

• Higher professional education (HBO) level, preferably in public administration, management support or business administration.
• At least several years of experience in a similar role at management/executive level.
• Strong organisational, written and analytical skills.
• Excellent command of English and preferably also Dutch (French is an asset).
• Discretion, proactivity and excellent social skills.
• Affinity with decision-making processes, policy development and management information.
• Experience with digital documentation and archiving systems is an advantage. 

What we offer

• a responsible position in a professional organisation;
• a varied role where initiative is encouraged;
• a global organisation with a focus on social entrepreneurship;
• good working conditions;
• a market competitive salary, depending on years of relevant experience;
• a contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible.

More information

Applications including a motivation letter and CV in English, including the contact details of references at the last two employers, can be uploaded through our website.

For information on the content of the advertised position you may contact Human Resources GO, through [email protected].

Your application must be received 30 December 2025 at the latest.

Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more on our commitment to Integrity, click here: https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/. An integrity screening will be part of this application procedure. Cordaid signed up to the IASC Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Applicants must be nationals of an European Union member State, or have a valid work permit for the European Union and reside currently in The Netherlands. 

An assessment and / or a presentation of a “case study” can be part of the selection procedure.

For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org.

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.