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Vacancy: Minerals Programme Lead
Location: the Netherlands, Kenya or Thailand
Department: Impact
Contract: Full-time

About Terre des Hommes Netherlands

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) works globally to stop child exploitation and promote children’s rights. We do this through programs, research, advocacy, and partnerships that drive systemic change. Do you want to lead impactful global programs and contribute to sustainable solutions? This is your opportunity!

The Role

As Minerals Programme Lead, you will manage and support TdH NL’s global programs focused on child protection and rights within mineral supply chains. You provide strategic, technical, and operational guidance to ensure effective program design, implementation, and monitoring aligned with TdH NL’s Listen Up! strategy. This role combines strategic oversight, program development, compliance, capacity strengthening, and external representation. You will foster partnerships, contribute to advocacy efforts, and ensure programs deliver meaningful, sustainable impact for children worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Design & Development

• Develop and harmonize program frameworks aligned with TdH NL’s strategic objectives and theories of change;
• Design evidence-based intervention models and provide technical guidance for implementation;
• Collaborate with MEAL teams to ensure program quality and impact;
• Identify funding opportunities, develop proposals, and establish partnerships;
• Create toolkits and resources for internal and external stakeholders.

Programme Management & Delivery

• Provide strategic direction to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget;
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting to inform decision-making;
• Implement safeguarding and accountability frameworks across programs;
• Facilitate sharing of best practices and continuous improvement.

Networking, Fundraising & Representation

• Cultivate relationships with donors, UN agencies, NGOs, governments, and private sector actors;
• Work with Engagement teams to secure funding and develop quality proposals;
• Represent TdH NL externally and contribute to advocacy and campaigning efforts.

Capacity Strengthening

• Build capacity of teams and partners through training and technical guidance;
• Mentor staff and partners on program design, implementation, and compliance;
• Integrate global standards into program frameworks.

Advocacy & Lobbying

• Design and implement advocacy strategies to address systemic issues;
• Engage stakeholders to influence policies and practices;
• Contribute to TdH NL’s global advocacy and communication activities.

Financial & Administrative Support

• Monitor budgets and collaborate with finance teams for sound financial planning;
• Organize meetings, workshops, and events to foster collaboration.

What You Bring

• Experience in program management, advocacy, and technical support, preferably in child protection, humanitarian action, or sustainable development;
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based programs and interventions;
• Strong knowledge of international standards (CHS, CPMS) and sustainable business practices;
• Success in partnership management, fundraising, and resource mobilization;
• Expertise in advocacy, influencing strategies, and child participation;
• Familiarity with international and EU policies on child protection and labor rights;
• Excellent skills in training, mentoring, and capacity building;
• Commitment to child safeguarding and inclusion.

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership
• Advocacy and lobbying
• Stakeholder engagement
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and collaboration

What We Offer

• A meaningful role in an international organization.
• A dynamic environment with opportunities for innovation and impact.
• Competitive employment conditions.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply via the apply button and join our mission to end child exploitation! All internal applicants will be invited for an interview. The role will be open for internal candidates only until Wednesday January 28th. On February 5th the role will be opened up externally as well.

In case you have any questions please contact me directly via R.Prins@TdH.nl.

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