Mensen met een Missie is an organisation for international cooperation and solidarity that aims to change beliefs that lead to hatred and violence. To do this, we’ve joined forces with hundreds of partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. With people who dare to go against the current, who stick their necks out and stand up for justice, inclusion and equality. Together we facilitate dialogue between people on each side of a conflict. We inspire consideration and discussion of harmful beliefs, so that mutual hatred and mistrust can decrease. Our team in The Hague consists of about 30 people who work daily with passion and commitment, on building a world without violence.
Coordinator Research & Learning
Employment: 28,8 hours per week (0,8FTE)
Starting date: As soon as possible
We are looking for an experienced researcher and skilled writer with knowledge in the field of international development and religion to develop and lead a knowledge-unit within our organisation. The role of the knowledge-unit is to strengthen and promote Mensen met een Missie’s expertise on Religion and (inter-faith) Peacebuilding and Gender and Religion. We are looking for someone who can operate on the nexus of research, policy and (external) representation. You will work closely together with programme managers, PMEL officers and the Management Team.
Your activities will include…
- Helping translate PMEL data into practical and strategic recommendations for programme adaptations and evidence-based advocacy, based on collaboration with M&E colleagues
- Demonstrating and disseminating the impact of our work on national and international podia.
- Overseeing research carried out by others (e.g. external evaluations)
- Conducting research yourself (desk studies and occasional fieldwork)
- Strengthening the evidence base of both the constructive and disruptive role of religion in peacebuilding, contributing to increased visibility and recognition of Mensen met een Missie in the field of inter-faith peacebuilding and gender and religion.
- Participating in Institutional Fundraising by writing PMEL sections of proposals
- Developing policy briefs and scientific and public texts
- Presenting and participating in conferences and (policy) meetings with stakeholders
- Bringing or quickly establishing a network of academic(s) (research institutions) and other knowledge partners and stakeholders.
You have…
- An MSc in international development, social or political sciences, humanities or related discipline. A PhD is preferred.
- Extensive experience doing scientific and applied research in international contexts
- Proven ability to publish your work (publications in peer-reviewed journals)
- Expertise on the themes of international development, religion and gender
- Highly developed analytical skills
- Excellent writing skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation. Experience with Outcome Harvesting is a pre
- Excellent knowledge of verbal and written English and Dutch.
- Affinity with locally led peacebuilding and working with grassroots and faith-based in-country partners.
Our offer
- A very interesting and challenging position at the heart of our organisation with the opportunity to develop a recently established knowledge-unit in which there is plenty of room for your own initiative and innovative ideas.
- Our organisation offers an inspiring and ‘warm’ professional environment in which colleagues are passionate about peacebuilding.
- We also offer ‘hybrid’ working conditions (working from home and office-based), with occasional travel, for instance to programme countries.
- The position of Coordinator Research & Learning is placed in in Mensen met een Missies’ salary scale 8. Depending on experience and assessment, this translates to a gross monthly salary of between €3907 – €5271 based on full-time employment of 36 hours.
Interested?
You can send your application to sollicitatie@mensenmeteenmissie.nl, before January 7th. Interviews will take place in the third week of January. The application procedure will include a writing assignment. For any questions regarding the position, reach out to Eva Krah on evakrah@mensenmeteenmissie.nl
Mensen met een Missie is an organisation where diversity and inclusion are paramount and where everyone feels welcome and valued. That’s why we invite everybody to apply, regardless of religion, roots, gender, sexual preference or age.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not desired.