The Hague Academy has a number of training programmes in development. This position is for talent pipeline recruitment, to establish a small pool of potential candidates. The goal is to enable The Hague Academy to promptly address hiring requirements once successful acceptance of training programs is confirmed. Therefore, the precise start date for this role is currently unknown due to the aforementioned circumstances.

About The Hague Academy

Are you passionate about supporting local democracy worldwide? Do you love facilitating knowledge exchange and delivering training courses? Do you get energy from having a broad set of responsibilities, from working on acquisition and (financial) management of projects, to developing and delivering online and face-to-face training sessions on various topics? Do you enjoy working in a learning organisation, that is constantly adapting to changing circumstances and feedback from clients, partners and colleagues in order to deliver cutting edge, high quality training courses?

If so, then The Hague Academy for Local Governance could be the place for you! We are a dynamic international training institute that aims to strengthen local democracy worldwide by organising training and knowledge exchange activities, both in The Netherlands and abroad. We support inclusive and participatory local governance processes in a wide variety of themes such as economic development, water management and peace building. Our participants work for national and local governments and civil society organisations, as well as for development partners such as UNDP, GIZ and international NGOs.

About the job

As Programme Manager / Trainer at The Hague Academy, you have four core tasks: 

1. Training design and delivery

Provides overall responsibility for the design, delivery, and quality of training programmes within assigned thematic areas. This includes:

• Conduct training needs assessments and design training methodologies, curricula, and materials.

• Contract, brief, and manage external trainers and subject-matter experts.

• Deliver and facilitate training sessions and guide participants’ learning processes.

• Monitor and evaluate training quality and outcomes, adapting programmes to ensure high satisfaction.

• Stay up to date on developments in assigned thematic areas.

• Maintain relationships with trainers and partners to support training collaboration.

2. Acquisition and representation

Contributes to the strategic positioning, visibility, and acquisition of new assignments for The Hague Academy. This includes:

• Monitor governance developments in focus countries and maintain strategic relationships with governments, embassies, and partner organisations.

• Identify opportunities for The Hague Academy’s engagement and maintain relationships with potential clients and participants.

• Lead the acquisition and preparation of project proposals in line with internal procedures and donor requirements.

• Negotiate with clients on programme content, organisational arrangements, and financial terms.

• Represent and promote The Hague Academy at international meetings, networks, and conferences.

3. Project Management

Provides overall coordination and oversight of assigned projects to ensure delivery in line with contractual and organisational requirements. This includes:

• Managing contracts and project finances, including budget monitoring and narrative and financial reporting.

• Planning and coordinating project activities in line with approved work plans and timelines.

• Providing direction and guidance to Programme Officers, interns, and other colleagues involved in the project, and fostering effective cooperation.

• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders relevant to project implementation.

4. Organisational development

Demonstrates willingness and ability to contribute to organisation-wide tasks and initiatives beyond core role responsibilities, in support of the Academy’s functioning and strategic development. This includes:

• Contributing, where needed, to organisational development activities, internal working groups, or improvement initiatives.

• Supporting the development, testing, or implementation of new internal processes, tools, or ways of working.

• Engaging constructively in cross-team collaboration to address organisational needs as they arise, in line with the multi-annual strategy.

• Contribute to general organisational development tasks or working groups, in line with our multi-annual strategy.

About you

• Master's degree, preferably in the area of Public Administration, Political Science, Water/Climate Governance or Development Studies.

• At least 6 years of work experience, preferably in the field of public administration or (local) governance in an international setting. 

• Affinity with inclusive governance principles.

• Demonstrable experience with developing and conducting training in a multicultural context.

• Experience with proposal development and project management.

• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English. Modern Standard Arabic or French speaking and writing skills are an advantage.

• Flexible and pro-active working attitude.

• Capable of working independently and under time pressure, with a drive to deliver high quality results.

• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

• Strong intercultural sensitivity and a high degree of personal integrity.

• Able to contribute constructively and positively when working as part of a team.

• Willing to travel internationally on a regular basis (on average six to eight times a year).

• Resident of the European Union or in possession of a valid permit to work in The Netherlands.

About our offer

• A dynamic, international work environment and a team of highly motivated colleagues.

• Salary between € 3,413.- and € 4,743.-, depending on experience.

• End of year allowance of 4.6%.

• 23 vacation days and 15 days ‘adv’-holidays (flexible).

• A holiday allowance of 8%.

• Pension with ABP.

• Beautiful offices in the bustling heart of The Hague.

• Possibility to work from home.

• A monthly allowance of € 50,- for working from home. 

• Possibility to receive compensation for (ergonomic) home office equipment.

Important information

• This position is for talent pipeline recruitment, to establish a small pool of potential candidates. The goal is to enable The Hague Academy to promptly address hiring requirements once successful acceptance of training programs is confirmed. Therefore, the precise start date for this role is currently unknown due to the aforementioned circumstances.

• In order to be considered as a candidate for this role you need to be a resident of the European Union or have a valid permit to work in The Netherlands.

• The deadline for application is the 11th February (12PM CET)
  First round interviews: 23th - 27th February
  Assignments: 2nd - 6th March
  Second round interviews: 9th - 20th March
  

• The Hague Academy offers equal opportunities. All candidates will be treated equally during recruitment and selection procedures and no distinction will be made based on race, religion, belief, political affiliation, nationality, sexual orientation, sex, and marital status.
  

• Screening for integrity is part of the application process of The Hague Academy. The Hague Academy considers it essential to ensure the reliability, professionalism and integrityof its organisation and its employees. This includes two reference checks with previous employers.