Executive Director
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CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality (CHOICE)
Hybrid- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: EUR 4,018 EUR-EUR 4,281 EUR / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 15/11/2026
- Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam
CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality (CHOICE) is a professional youth-led organization that advocates for the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) of young people globally. CHOICE’s vision is that all young people have the power to make decisions about their sexual, reproductive & love lives!
The Executive Director (ED) of CHOICE is the leader and the face of the organization. The ED manages the organization's executive body (staff and youth advocates) and is accountable to the CHOICE board. The ED is responsible for optimizing the organization's operations, including managing the CHOICE staff and setting and executing strategic goals, as included in our Multi-Annual Strategy, listed below:
The Executive Director (ED) of CHOICE is the leader and the face of the organization. The ED manages the organization's executive body (staff and youth advocates) and is accountable to the CHOICE board. The ED is responsible for optimizing the organization's operations, including managing the CHOICE staff and setting and executing strategic goals, as included in our Multi-Annual Strategy, listed below:
- Organizational development,
- Youth leadership,
- International Advocacy, and
- Building and strengthening youth movements.
The ED's key responsibilities include:
Human resources:
- Managing and coaching the CHOICE team of 10+ staff in line with our organizational values;
- Overseeing staff wellbeing, supporting staff on prioritization and stress management, and personal and professional development;
Strategic oversight of current and new programs:
- Guiding resource mobilization to identify and develop new partnerships and funding opportunities;
- Overseeing the implementation and set-up of current and emerging programmes;
Financial management and compliance
- Leading financial management and overseeing annual and multiannual budgets alongside the financial controller
- Support compliance processes such as program audits, organizational audits, and other certifications
Organisational development:
- Fostering a healthy, youth-led and values-driven workplace, promoting meaningful participation, inclusion and shared ownership across the organisation.
- Developing, actualizing and maintaining the organisation’s strategic vision (Multiannual Strategy), in collaboration with the Board of CHOICE;
Networking and sector-level engagement
- Representing CHOICE within various networks and at events, nurturing connections across the Dutch and global development sectors.
Accountability
- Prepare reports (with staff input) for Board meetings
- Advice the Board to make strategic decisions for the organization
We are looking for a candidate who has:
- Demonstrable passion for CHOICE’s mission and values, and an openness to learn and grow alongside the organization;
- A people-centred, feminist leader, with a value-driven approach;
- Bachelors (University) or Master's degree in a relevant field with at least three years of relevant work experience in international development, SRHR, meaningful and inclusive participation, or related fields, OR at least five years of relevant work experience (including voluntary work, internships, and/or paid work).
- Experience with people management and a good understanding of HR responsibilities, including supporting staff development and wellbeing, managing (legal) employment processes and ensuring appropriate organisational policies and practices.
- Ability to foster inclusive and participatory ways of working, while providing clear strategic direction, coordinating priorities, and maintaining oversight of organisational goals and responsibilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and some basic knowledge of spoken and written Dutch;
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within and outside Europe.
- This position requires working from office at least two days per week.
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