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Candidates for the Supervisory Board

As of 1 January 2026, all Profundo’s activities and employees will be transferred to the Profundo Research Foundation. This change will reinforce our non-profit identity, improve long-term continuity, strengthen partnerships with civil society organisations, and facilitate access to public funding.

To support the director and senior staff in governing the foundation, we are planning to establish a five-member Supervisory Board with the following statutory tasks:

• Supervision: oversee if Profundo is well-managed and that its policies are implemented effectively and responsibly;

• Advice: provide solicited and unsolicited advice to the director; and

• Employment of the director: appoint, determine the terms of employment, assess and, if necessary, suspend or dismiss the director.

We are seeking candidates for the membership of our Supervisory Board who:

• Feel passionate about supporting Profundo's mission;

  • Understand the international playing field of civil society and public organisations on which Profundo is active;

  • Live in the Netherlands and can attend four board meetings and one team meeting per year, held in person in the Netherlands (in the English language);

  • Bring strong expertise in areas such as finance, human resources, action-oriented research, civil society strategy, communication, fundraising, and/or legal affairs;

  • Reflect diversity in gender and cultural background; and

  • Are not currently employed by one of Profundo’s clients, competitors, or research subjects.

Board membership will require approximately one day per quarter. From the chairperson a few additional days per year will be expected. In return, we can offer board members the opportunity to regularly engage in strategic discussions with a group of committed experts supporting a globally active, purpose-driven research organisation. The Supervisory Board is also invited to an annual meeting and dinner with the entire Profundo team. As the foundation will apply for ANBI status, we can not offer more than a modest attendance fee. The first meeting is tentatively planned for the end of the first quarter of 2026.

If this opportunity interests you, please send a CV and motivation to [email protected] before January 5, 2026.

Office Lunch Cook and Cleaner

To replace our current cook and cleaner, we are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to support the smooth daily operation of our organisation. This is the job for you if you:

• Enjoy cooking delicious, healthy food;

• Are good at keeping spaces tidy and clean;

• Support Profundo’s mission; and

• Like working with a small, committed team.

Your tasks:

1.   Cooking Lunch

• Preparing a cooked vegetarian lunch twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday), to be ready by 12:30, for around 8-15 people;

• Plan and prepare the vegetarian recipe/menu;

• Buy the ingredients (company bike available);

• Cook the lunch; and

• Clean up dishes and kitchen.

2.   Cleaning the Office:

• Cleaning the office rooms, canteen and bathrooms, twice a week. Preferably spread over the week. Exact days can be decided in consultation with the office manager;

• Vacuum the entire office, and vacuum and mop the kitchen and bathrooms;

• Maintain a clean bathroom;

• Empty trashcans;

• Dust desks, cupboards and computers;

• Water all the plants; and

• Perform any other incidental cleaning tasks as needed.

What we expect

We expect you to be enthusiastic about supporting our organisation in a professional way. Ideally, you have experience working as a cook and cleaner. In addition, you:

• have good English communication skills (Dutch is not required);

• are available 14 hours per week;

• can adapt recipes for dietary requirements such as allergies, Halal, etc.;

• have an eye for detail and a strong sense of cleanliness and hygiene;

• are punctual, reliable and communicative; and

• live within commuting distance of our office in Amsterdam.

What we offer

Working at Profundo means joining a multidisciplinary team of over 20 professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds in 12 different countries. You will work in an environment where people are highly motivated and engaged in projects of a high social relevance. We have a horizontal organisational structure, allowing everybody to contribute ideas and be involved in the development of our organisation. Our culture is open, democratic, respectful and informal. We offer:

• a contract for 14 hours per week, with fixed cooking days (Tuesday and Thursday) and cleaning days to be agreed together;

• the right to switch public holidays;

• a friendly office close to the Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station, accessible for person with a mobility or physical disability;

• a resting room that can be used for praying or meditation;

• two free healthy vegetarian lunches per week at the office, which can be adjusted for dietary preferences (Halal, Kosher, allergies, a.o.);

• a strong focus on the health and safety of our staff;

• being part of an international team that usually communicates in English;

• the possibility to combine this job with another job or study, as long as Profundo is informed

• an initial gross monthly salary of € 910 (for 14 hours per week);

• we can apply for a TWV work permit if needed; and

• a good pension scheme and other fringe benefits.

How to apply

If you have further questions on this position, feel free to contact Vrinda Poojari (06-87442572 or [email protected])

Profundo is an equal opportunity employer striving for a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants from a minority background are especially encouraged to apply.

Please send your application, including a short motivation letter and a curriculum vitae, no later than 28 December 2025 to Vrinda Poojari via [email protected].