Programme Associate

About the job

Are you passionate about facilitating dialogue and mediating to reduce violence? Join the Dialogue Advisory Group (DAG) as a Programme Associate and play a pivotal role in shaping global projects that make a difference! In this position, you will support the management of innovative projects and grants, ensuring compliance with donor requirements while driving initiatives that align with our mission and values. Your experience in the humanitarian field and conflict analysis as well as with grants from the European Union and Ministries of Foreign Affairs will be highly valued as you dive into project design, financial administration, and logistics. Become part of a passionate team dedicated to positive change and make your mark in the world! Apply now and embark on a journey of professional growth and meaningful impact.

What you will be doing

As a Programme Associate at DAG, you will be at the heart of our project management, ensuring our initiatives run smoothly and align with donor and organisational standards. Your role is multifaceted, providing vital support across project administration, programming, and financial tasks. Here’s a snapshot of your key responsibilities:

Projects
• Participate in project planning and activities, including assistance in meetings and travel where necessary;
• Take meeting notes and support project management in follow-up tasks;
• Provide logistical support for travel and meetings for project staff and consultants (including visas, translators, flights, fixers, drivers, accommodation, meeting venues, etc.);
• Understand when project support is needed and proactively manage tasks;
• Maintain external communication on behalf of senior staff as instructed, including emailing, phone calls, etc.;
• In coordination with other DAG staff, prepare proposals, narrative reports and other reporting documents for funders;
• In coordination with project staff, draft concept notes, non-papers and other project documents;
• Monitor press and developments, and provide project staff with context development updates;
• Understand the project context, including history, politics, culture and legal structure, and proactively work to deepen knowledge;
• Develop strategic thinking with regard to project activities.
Financial
• Review and monitor grant requirements, and remind project staff of deadlines and contracted project activities;
• Submit project-related invoices;
• Maintain an understanding of the project budget, and contribute with project-specific information for financial reporting where necessary.
Organisational
• Contribute to DAG’s organisational development as outlined in strategy meetings, staff meetings and other guiding documents;
• Assist in fundraising efforts, including in identifying potential funders;
• Assist with office management tasks as requested.
Representation
• Represent DAG through participation in external events such as conferences, seminars and meetings, as agreed with senior staff;
• Participate in DAG’s external events;
• Contribute to the expansion of DAG’s network, as agreed with senior staff.

About you

• An advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of Conflict Studies, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Social or Political Science, and other relevant fields;

• One to two years of professional experience in the development and humanitarian field and/or project administration;

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English, both speaking and writing;

• Work-level proficiency in Arabic (minimum B2 level);

• Additional language proficiency, such as French, Dutch, or Spanish, is an advantage;

• This role requires that you already possess the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands;

• Demonstrated commitment to conflict resolution and peace-building.

Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in a dynamic and complex environment;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Commitment to the values and mission of the Dialogue Advisory Group.

Benefits of working at DAG:

DAG is an independent non-governmental organisation (NGO) that facilitates political dialogue to reduce violence. We create or advance political dialogues between armed groups, governments, and international organisations in conflict situations. We have a small and dedicated team based in Amsterdam that frequently travels across the globe to our project locations. This includes 17 staff and a variable number of consultants, as well as a flexible working model.

• You will be part of a young, dynamic and multicultural team with an office in the heart of Amsterdam;

• A competitive monthly gross salary, based on a 40-hour work week and commensurate with your professional and academic experience;

• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home part of the time;

• One-year contract with the possibility of extension;

• 20 flexible vacation days plus two weeks office closure over Christmas holidays and New Year;

• Commuting reimbursement according to Dutch standards, holiday allowance and a collective pension plan;

• Possibility for growth and development, including a training budget;

• A great opportunity to grow and work with the most amazing people in this field!