Vacancy secretary Better Care Network Netherlands (volunteer)

We are always looking for people who want to help Better Care Network Netherlands further. Do you want to stand up for children who have to deal with alternative care abroad? Do you have a heart for children, combined with a passion for development cooperation? The urge to be of significance and to take Better Care Network Netherlands further? Then the position of secretary at Better Care Network Netherlands might be something for you.

Description

Better Care Network Nederland (BCNN) is not a foundation, but a network of organizations and individuals who are actively involved with children without parental care in low- and middle-income countries. Through cooperation, BCNN wants to improve the help to children abroad without good parental care. The network is supported by a coordinator. Decision-making takes place in the steering group consisting of representatives of all member organisations. The secretary supports the coordinator in taking care of the organization of the network and participates in meetings of the steering group and working groups.

Most important tasks

- You are responsible for general incoming mail (physical and digital) via the secretariat and proper handling thereof.

- You are responsible for the management of the archive (administrative tasks).

- You are responsible for the minutes of meetings of steering committee, working groups and meetings.

- You support in writing annual reports and grant applications.

- You are jointly responsible for organizing the annual networking afternoon.

- You are jointly responsible for BCNN's website and social media channels (PR and communication)

Profile

- You have good communication skills, including good command of the Dutch and English language in word and writing.

- You can work well in a team.

- You like tackling.

- You have experience working with Word, Excel and Teams.

- You want to connect to the network for at least a year, preferably longer.

Knowledge about alternative care for children is an advantage.

What we offer:

- A function that can largely be filled from home and flexibly, an average of 8-10 hours a week

- An interesting and inspiring network of involved organizations and volunteers

- Travel allowance

Procedure

As a network, we are committed to creating a team with diverse perspectives and we welcome all forms of diversity. We therefore actively encourage a wide range of candidates to apply, ensuring that our work reflects different cultures, approaches and thinking styles.

Are you interested? Send an e-mail to info@bettercarenetwork.nl with your motivation. You can also email us for additional questions about the position and its implementation. You can find more information about our work at www.bettercarenetwork.nl .