Director of Impact leading mission delivery and driving systemic change at Terre des Hommes Netherlands. Ensuring impact through strategic leadership in child rights and protection initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead all mission delivery functions, ensuring integration, innovation, and alignment with strategic goals;
Translate strategy into actionable plans with clear results and accountability;
Promote a learning culture and ensure evidence informs programme design and advocacy;
Drive innovation and scale new models and approaches for impact;
Embed child participation and inclusion across all programmatic and influencing work;
Engage with donors and shape funding opportunities aligned with strategic priorities;
Champion influencing by connecting evidence and learning to policy engagement;
Ensure organisational policies on Child Participation, PSE, and Gender & SOGIESC are embedded across departments;
Represent TdH NL in global child rights, research, and advocacy fora;
Build strategic partnerships with donors, civil society, academia, and policy networks;
Lead external engagement to mobilise resources and influence;
Promote thought leadership and ensure evidence informs advocacy and communications;
Serve as a key voice for the CEO and SLT on impact, safeguarding, and mission delivery;
Lead and support the Heads of Programmes, Research & Influencing, and Partnerships & Quality;
Ensure safeguarding is embedded across all areas of work;
Drive cross-departmental collaboration and innovation;
Promote meaningful child participation in programme design, research, and advocacy;
Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture;
Contribute to organisational strategy and governance as part of the SLT.
Requirements
At least 15 years of senior leadership experience in international development, child rights, or humanitarian sectors
Proven expertise in fundraising, evidence-based programming, and impact measurement
Demonstrated ability to lead through change and foster innovation
Strong track record in translating strategy into operational excellence
Deep commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
Experience building strategic partnerships across sectors
Recognised thought leadership and external representation skills
Proven success in positioning organisations as high-impact actors
Benefits
A senior leadership role in a respected international child rights organisation
A collaborative and mission-driven work environment
Opportunities to shape global impact and drive systemic change
Competitive salary and benefits in line with sector standards
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