Who are we?
Are children stronger than war? Absolutely. But they can’t do it alone.
That’s why War Child provides mental health (and emergency) support to children in conflict zones. Our approach is based on science, but seamlessly connects with children’s experiences. The result? Unique and proven effective methods, packaged as sports, games, and creative activities. In this way, we stimulate their natural resilience. So that they gradually dare to believe in the future again.
War Child is looking for a:
Communications Specialist – Corporate & Major Donors (32-40 hours)
Activates and engages companies and donors with impactful communications
Who are we looking for?
As a Communications Specialist, you’ll be responsible for communications that activate and engage businesses and major donors. You’ll translate War Child’s mission, impact, and program insights into compelling propositions, pitches, stories, and reports that strengthen acquisition, conversion, and loyalty.
Your responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Marketing Specialist Corporates & Major Donors, you develop communication concepts and campaigns that contribute to acquisition, conversion, and loyalty.
- You write and produce content for pitch decks, propositions, impact updates, mailings, event materials, and partnership documents.
- You advise the fundraising team on effective messaging and strategies aimed at motivating these target groups to donate.
- You monitor the alignment of all communications with War Child’s brand, tone of voice, and fundraising goals.
- You maintain strong collaborations with internal teams and external partners and ensure professional briefing of corporate stakeholders.
Your profile
- HBO or WO degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing or similar.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing or fundraising, preferably focused on corporate and major donor target groups.
- Excellent writing and storytelling skills; you can translate complex information into clear, persuasive messages.
- Knowledge of donor journeys (See–Think–Do–Care) or similar frameworks.
- Insight into corporate partnerships, fundraising and donor communications.
- Creative and conceptually strong, with an eye for detail and quality.
- Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
Who are you?
- A strategic thinker who translates ideas into concrete (fundraising) communications.
- Creative and results-oriented, with a sense of priorities and deadlines.
- Accurate and organized, even with multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
- Analytical and customer-oriented, with an eye for impact.
What we offer
- Salary ranges from €3,801-€4,727 gross per month, based on 40 hours per week (the exact amount is determined by the years of your relevant work experience);
- 8% holiday allowance based on the annual salary;
- An employment contract for 32-40 hours;
- 29 days of vacation per year on a full-time basis (of which 3 pre-determined days off);
- A pension scheme fully paid by War Child Netherlands;
- Net compensation for home work and travel expenses according to our hybrid work policy;
- Monthly mobile phone allowance of €25 net per month;
- Various secondary conditions focused on personal development and well-being;
- Great atmosphere, great colleagues and of course the meaningful purpose of our work!
How to apply
We invite you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than February 1, 2026 .
Upload your CV (maximum two pages) and cover letter. You can share your cover letter in Word, PDF, or photo format. Applications will be considered as they are received, and we will begin interviews as soon as suitable candidates apply. The selection procedure consists of two rounds of interviews and an assignment.
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By applying for this vacancy, you declare that the statements and information you have provided in your application are true, complete, and provided in good faith. You understand that misrepresenting facts, providing false information, or withholding information is grounds for rejecting your application, withdrawing an offer or appointment, and, if accepted, may result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, summary dismissal. Furthermore, you understand that you are required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), and that failure to provide one will preclude an employment relationship.
War Child Netherlands is an international organization, and we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer. We recruit our new colleagues based on their talents, competencies, and shared values; we do not consider age, gender or gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, physical disability, etc.
The safety of children and youth is essential to War Child Netherlands. War Child Netherlands therefore does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This topic is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures. Furthermore, we ask all selected candidates to demonstrate that they are aware of and committed to the minimum standards applicable in the development and humanitarian context, such as humanitarian norms and values, the Sphere Humanitarian Charter, standards in the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, the Core Humanitarian Standard, international humanitarian law, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief, and the six IASC core principles regarding sexual exploitation and abuse.
Disclaimer
• Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
• If we find a suitable candidate before the closing date, we may remove the vacancy from our website before the closing date. We will unfortunately not consider any applications received after the closing date.
• The closing date may be extended during our selection process. If you haven’t heard from us yet, we will include your application in the extended procedure.
Over ons
Our organization,
War Child, is a dynamic organization with an informal atmosphere and plenty of room for creativity and initiative. The image War Child projects externally reflects the work at our head office: it is dynamic, innovative, ethical, and focused on achieving results at low cost. War Child allocates as much of its budget as possible to helping children in war zones and therefore does everything possible to keep costs as low as possible. Our employment conditions are in line with those of the Dutch NGO sector. The office is located in the Amsterdam district of Watergraafsmeer. We work in a hybrid way, combining working from home, at the office, and, of course, occasionally traveling to visit clients.
Safety:
War Child operates based on humanitarian values and standards. We require the same of potential new colleagues. For War Child, the safety of the children and young people we support is paramount. We combat all forms of abuse. Because we want children and young people to be at no risk whatsoever, this is discussed extensively when recruiting new colleagues. Therefore, as part of applications, we ask for references based on the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).
Equal Opportunities:
War Child dreams of all children living in peace, no matter who they are or where they grow up. That’s why War Child is proud to offer equal opportunities to everyone who wants to work with us. We promote diversity and want everyone to feel at home with us. War Child selects potential new colleagues regardless of their gender, race, nationality, disability, age, and/or sexual orientation.
Applications:
We dedicate as much of our income as possible to supporting children and young people. That’s why we work efficiently. This means we only review applications received through our websites. If we find a suitable candidate before the closing date, we remove the vacancy from our websites. Applications received after that date will no longer be considered.