Project Assistant International Capacity-Building

Organisatie

Amnesty International (Dutch section) is part of the global Amnesty Movement. Our core business is human rights and we campaign for freedom, equality and justice for all. Amnesty conducts research, campaigns and supports human rights defenders worldwide. That is why we look for colleagues who embrace diversity and inclusion. In the Netherlands, the organization has over 250.000 members and donors. The Amsterdam office employs 100 paid staff and 40 volunteers.

The team “Movement- and Capacity-building – International" aims to contribute in a constructive manner to ensure that other parts of the Amnesty movement and partner organisations across Europe become more sustainable and work in a more robust way. We provide, for example, research & communications methodologies and relevant trainings, guiding documents and advice to Amnesty offices as well as the wider human rights community in order to support them in the promotion of human rights and the formation of a new generation of human rights defenders and activists. The holder of the new position as a programme assistant will join the current team comprising four programme officers, all based in Amsterdam, but will work on two projects involving stakeholders in several countries.

In addition to the substantive work, we believe it is important that Amnesty is a place where everyone feels at home. That’s why we organize various social events, such as lunches, game nights, drinks, and a summer party.

Taken

The Project Assistant is expected to:

Assist in administering and coordinating two 3-year multi-stakeholder international projects;

Organise trainings and other project activities/events;

Contribute to capacity-building and support to Amnesty sections and partner organisation in other countries (primarily in the Europe region);

Conduct small research/scoping activities;

Monitor and evaluate progress;

Assist in drafting internal plans and reports;

Maintain a network of partner organisations and individual activists

Functie-eisen en profiel

You have at least a college degree.

You are a results‑driven, people‑oriented professional and a skilled communicator who is open‑minded and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge, developing others, and providing support and advice.

You possess strong operational and project implementation skills and a proven ability to proactively manage stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project deliverables and timelines (e.g. event organization, project administration).

You have confirmed experience working in a multicultural environment, preferably at an NGO in an international humanitarian or human rights context.

You bring at least three years of work experience in the non-profit sector.

You have a proven experience and interest in human rights, activism, and capacity‑building; experience in the design and use of online event formats an asset.

You have solid project management skills and experience; experience with designing and facilitating online event formats is an asset.

You have strong organisational skills.

You are proficient in the Microsoft 365 environment and its applications.

You have strong writing and analytical skills.

You are an effective communicator, both in writing and orally.

You have strong intercultural communication skills and cultural sensitivity, essential for working in a highly international environment.

You are fluent in English; a good command of Dutch is an asset, and knowledge of other European languages is beneficial.

You are creative, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently and under pressure, with a hands‑on mentality.

You are a strong team player.

You are punctual and able to work in a multi‑stakeholder environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

You are willing and able to travel several times a year.

You have valid residence and work authorization for the Netherlands.

You are able to work from our Amsterdam office at least two days per week.

You recognize yourself in the values we uphold: reliability, equality, respect, and dedication.

Ons aanbod

We offer a fixed-term one-year contract for 32 hours per week with the intention of renewing it for a maximum project period of three years.

A salary of a minimum of €4070 and a maximum of €5427 gross per month for a 40-hour work week. Adjusted on education, experience and competencies.

We offer 29 vacation days per annum based on fulltime employment.

You will accrue pension entitlements.

You will work in the heart of Amsterdam on the Keizersgracht, where you can work, meet colleagues, and enjoy lunch in the spacious garden.

The opportunity to maintain a good work-life balance, thanks to our hybrid work policy and the ability to buy or sell vacation hours.

You can participate in our bicycle plan and exercise at attractive rates.

Amnesty encourages green mobility and travel by public transport. Do you live outside of Amsterdam? Then the travel costs by public transport — based on commuting — will be reimbursed (2nd class).

Informeren en solliciteren

Please use the application form for this position on the Amnesty Netherlands website, see: Project Assistant International Capacity-Building - Amnesty International.

Your letter can be addressed to Suzannah Vree, Acting Manager Policy & Research Department. The preferred starting date is 15 May 2026 (or earlier), we would therefore like to receive your letter of application and CV (IN ENGLISH) no later than Sunday 8 March 2026.

The first round of interviews will be held on Monday 30 or Tuesday 31 March 2026. We expect to inform the candidates who are invited for this on 26 March 2026.

For more information about the role:

Please contact: Julia Ivan, senior officer Movement- and Capacity-building – International at Amnesty International Netherlands at j.ivan@amnesty.nl. Kindly note that applications via email will be dismissed.

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.