Board Assistant – CEO & Governance Support

Cordaid; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good working conditions

Market competitive salary

Encouragement of initiative

Job summary

An international development organisation in The Hague is looking for a Governance & CEO Support Officer. This role requires strong organisational skills and experience in an executive support position. Candidates should have a higher professional education level and proficiency in English, with Dutch as a plus. The position offers a varied role with good working conditions and the potential for a market competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience at management/executive level.
• Affinity with decision-making processes.
• Proactivity and discretion required.
• Excellent command of English and preferably also Dutch (French is an asset).
• Discretion, proactivity and excellent social skills.
• Affinity with decision‑making processes, policy development and management information.
• Experience with digital documentation and archiving systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate Supervisory Board meetings.
• Manage the CEO’s agenda and priorities.
• Prepare governance documentation and correspondence.
• Maintain the annual governance calendar.
• Maintain governance documentation, board regulations and official registers.
• Monitor compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Act as liaison between Supervisory Board and Board of Directors.
• Manage the CEO’s agenda and priorities.
• Support CEO communication with the Supervisory Board.
• Prepare correspondence and governance documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written skills

Analytical skills

English language proficiency

Dutch language proficiency

Social skills

Education

Higher professional education (HBO)

Tools

Digital documentation systems

Job description

Cordaid is an international organisation for development and humanitarian assistance, working especially in fragile and conflict-affected regions. Guided by Christian values of human dignity, justice and compassion, we work towards a world without poverty and with equitable opportunities for all.

More than 1.9 billion people live in fragile contexts where access to essential services and opportunities is limited. Together with our partners, we support locally led programmes that strengthen healthcare, education, agrifood and justice systems. When crises occur, we work alongside local organisations to provide humanitarian assistance.

Cordaid is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates in 15 countries across Africa and Asia, drawing on decades of in‑country expertise. Around 900 employees worldwide contribute to our mission. Cordaid is also part of international networks and alliances such as Caritas Internationalis, ACT Alliance and CIDSE.

To strengthen our Executive Office, Cordaid is looking for a:

(36 hours, based in The Hague)

Key responsibilities

Governance & Supervisory Board

• Organise and coordinate Supervisory Board meetings and committee meetings.
• Prepare agendas, board documentation and resolutions.
• Take minutes and ensure follow‑up of board decisions and action points.
• Maintain the annual governance calendar.
• Maintain governance documentation, board regulations and official registers.
• Monitor compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Act as liaison between Supervisory Board and Board of Directors.

CEO Support

• Manage the CEO’s agenda and priorities.
• Support CEO communication with the Supervisory Board.
• Prepare correspondence and governance documentation.

Who you are

• Higher professional education (HBO) level, preferably in public administration, management support or business administration.
• At least several years of experience in a similar role at management/executive level.
• Strong organisational, written and analytical skills.
• Excellent command of English and preferably also Dutch (French is an asset).
• Discretion, proactivity and excellent social skills.
• Affinity with decision‑making processes, policy development and management information.
• Experience with digital documentation and archiving systems is an advantage.

What we offer

• a responsible position in a professional organisation;
• a varied role where initiative is encouraged;
• a global organisation with a focus on social entrepreneurship;
• good working conditions;
• a market competitive salary, depending on years of relevant experience;
• a contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible.

More information

Applications including a motivation letter and CV in English for the attention of Charlotte Schuurmans, HR Manager a.i., through our website: https://www.cordaid.org/en/working-for-cordaid/373016-BoardAssistant%E2%80%93CEO&GovernanceSupport-6282/

For information on the content of the advertised position you may contact Human Resources through [e-mail].

Your application must be received 31 March 2026 at the latest.

Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more on our commitment to Integrity, click here: https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/ An integrity screening will be part of this application procedure. Cordaid signed up to the IASC Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Applicants must be nationals of an European Union member State, or have a valid work permit for the European Union and reside currently in The Netherlands.

For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org.

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.