We are a new, independent foundation joining the movement that is responding to the dual crises of climate change and inequality by supporting brave, innovative efforts that inspire and challenge industry to harness its power for good.

Laudes Foundation provides our partners with philanthropic capital, expertise and connections. We work collectively with and through specific industries to help catalyse systems change. At the same time, we influence those working in the global financial system to redirect the flow of capital to ensure investment encourages good business practices.

We work with businesses, shareholders, investors, workers and producers to create a new definition of value beyond shareholder value alone. This means rallying thought leaders and academics to make that definition credible; supporting civil society to make it plausible; mobilising media and movement-builders to make it desirable; influencing policymakers to make it effective; engaging financiers to make it feasible; and empowering citizens to make it beneficial.

We champion transparency, equity and diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we both learn from our peers and partners and share our insights and knowledge widely. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Grant Administrator to join our team. As a Grant Administrator, you will play a critical role in constantly striving to improve, and this role supports the programme teams. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with grant guidelines, tracking grants and reporting on grant progress.

Furthermore, as part of Laudes’ ongoing initiative to incorporate trust-based philanthropy principles into its grant-making, opportunities to designing, testing, and making available to our partners exciting grant-making innovations are part of this role as well.

Key responsibilities

- Manage the grant administration, including processing the grants effectively, ensuring a smooth and professional grant making. You will review contracts and liaise with legal counsel and grant administration manager for change requests. 

- Manage the MIS (management information system) database, creating, optimizing, testing and document workflows. You will control data quality, create and adopt correspondence and contract templates. 

- Training and support. Provide training and continued ad-hoc support to (new) staff on the MIS, processes, and ways of working. Assist colleagues and partners in using our system

- Support the preparation of pre-reading for governance meetings and support the review of the grant cycle. You will help with the development of grant management related guidelines, and provide further help where needed. 

To be successful in your role, you are an experienced, proactive, multitasking assistant who is providing grant administrative support.

Ideally you meet the following requirements:

• At least some years of relevant experience in a similar role or a degree in business, public administration or related field
• Initial experience in grant administration / grant management or project- and process-management or administrative field
• Familiarity with database management software such as Salesforce, or interest in learning new software
• Knowledge/interest in operations of philanthropy and international development
• Excellent organisational skills; strict attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• Highly result oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment, handling multiple responsibilities at the same time
• Excellent communication skills and service-oriented work mentality
• Interest in joining organisational learning initiatives, always looking to learn, evaluate and improve

We offer an attractive salary and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement benefits. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a philantropic organization and have a passion for grant administration, we encourage you to apply.

At Laudes Foundation we have one thing in common: we are passionate about our work.  We offer an international, high-energy, and collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion where you can develop your passion into a meaningful career.  As a new philanthropic organization we encourage risk-taking and transparency, so if you are a self-starter who wants to inspire and challenge industry together with your team, the opportunities for you at Laudes Foundation are (almost) endless.

Interested? To apply

Please upload your CV and cover letter via our website.

Additional information

Geographic scope: Global oversight while being based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Moving costs are for your own expenses

Reference checks are part of the final hiring procedure

Laudes Foundation is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team. 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, LGBTQI candidates, women, ethnic, racial and religious minorities, and other underrepresented groups.

We also do strongly encourage applications from groups who are returning the labour market after a longer time of absence.