Role: Travel and Security Officer
Location: the Hague the Netherlands
Language: Fluent in English
About Terre des Hommes Netherlands
Terre des Hommes Netherlands is committed to ending child exploitation worldwide. We support children in vulnerable situations and work with communities governments and partners to create lasting change. Our staff often operate in complex international environments and their safety and mobility are essential to our mission.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Travel and Security Officer to join our HR team in The this role you will coordinate safe efficient and cost-effective travel for staff consultants and visitors across our international operations. You will also support the development and implementation of global travel and security procedures helping ensure our people can work safely and effectively wherever they are.
This position is key to enabling the continuity of our programmes and safeguarding our teams in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Travel Coordination
- Arrange international travel (flights accommodation visas insurance) for staff and visitors;
- Liaise with approved travel providers and negotiate cost-effective services;
- Ensure compliance with internal travel policies and donor requirements.
Security Support
- Monitor global security risks and provide timely updates to staff;
- Maintain and update organisational security guidelines and protocols;
- Support incident reporting and follow-up processes;
- Advise staff on safe travel practices and country-specific risks.
Administration and Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of travel bookings security incidents and insurance claims;
- Liaise with insurance providers embassies and government authorities;
- Ensure compliance with Dutch and EU data protection standards.
Capacity Building and Awareness
- Provide briefings and training on travel and security procedures;
- Support contingency planning with managers and teams.
What You Bring
- 35 years of experience in travel coordination logistics or security support within an international NGO governmental organisation or corporate setting;
- Proven ability to manage international travel logistics and liaise with suppliers;
- Experience in monitoring security risks and implementing safety procedures;
- Strong communication and advisory skills;
- Knowledge of risk assessment and emergency response planning;
- Fluency in English; Dutch is a strong asset.
Competencies
- Planning and Organisation
- Risk Awareness and Analytical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Integrity and Confidentiality
What We Offer
- A key position within an international child rights organisation;
- An inspiring mission-driven working environment;
- Opportunities to shape global engagement and drive systemic change;
- A market-competitive salary and secondary employment benefits.
- The salary scale for this position is scale 8 and depending on experience ranges from 3.52260 to 4.43250 gross per month for a full-time 36-hour workweek.
- 25 days of paid annual leave based on a full-time contract; pro rata for part-time employees;
- We work hybrid: 50% at the office and 50% from home. We are quite flexible and value your work-life balance;
- An office located in the vibrant heart of The Hague the city of international human rights and the political capital;
- A commuting allowance for cycling kilometres or an NS public transport card;
- Our pension scheme is managed by ASR with Terre des Hommes covering the majority of the pension contribution.
Interested in this Position
Click the Apply button at the top of this page and fill in all required fields. Please also upload your most recent CV including relevant experience responsibilities skills and qualifications. For questions you can contact Rutger Prins directly at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Role: Travel and Security OfficerLocation: the Hague the NetherlandsLanguage: Fluent in EnglishAbout Terre des Hommes NetherlandsTerre des Hommes Netherlands is committed to ending child exploitation worldwide. We support children in vulnerable situations and work with communities governments and pa...
Role: Travel and Security Officer
Location: the Hague the Netherlands
Language: Fluent in English
About Terre des Hommes Netherlands
Terre des Hommes Netherlands is committed to ending child exploitation worldwide. We support children in vulnerable situations and work with communities governments and partners to create lasting change. Our staff often operate in complex international environments and their safety and mobility are essential to our mission.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Travel and Security Officer to join our HR team in The this role you will coordinate safe efficient and cost-effective travel for staff consultants and visitors across our international operations. You will also support the development and implementation of global travel and security procedures helping ensure our people can work safely and effectively wherever they are.
This position is key to enabling the continuity of our programmes and safeguarding our teams in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Travel Coordination
- Arrange international travel (flights accommodation visas insurance) for staff and visitors;
- Liaise with approved travel providers and negotiate cost-effective services;
- Ensure compliance with internal travel policies and donor requirements.
Security Support
- Monitor global security risks and provide timely updates to staff;
- Maintain and update organisational security guidelines and protocols;
- Support incident reporting and follow-up processes;
- Advise staff on safe travel practices and country-specific risks.
Administration and Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of travel bookings security incidents and insurance claims;
- Liaise with insurance providers embassies and government authorities;
- Ensure compliance with Dutch and EU data protection standards.
Capacity Building and Awareness
- Provide briefings and training on travel and security procedures;
- Support contingency planning with managers and teams.
What You Bring
- 35 years of experience in travel coordination logistics or security support within an international NGO governmental organisation or corporate setting;
- Proven ability to manage international travel logistics and liaise with suppliers;
- Experience in monitoring security risks and implementing safety procedures;
- Strong communication and advisory skills;
- Knowledge of risk assessment and emergency response planning;
- Fluency in English; Dutch is a strong asset.
Competencies
- Planning and Organisation
- Risk Awareness and Analytical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Integrity and Confidentiality
What We Offer
- A key position within an international child rights organisation;
- An inspiring mission-driven working environment;
- Opportunities to shape global engagement and drive systemic change;
- A market-competitive salary and secondary employment benefits.
- The salary scale for this position is scale 8 and depending on experience ranges from 3.52260 to 4.43250 gross per month for a full-time 36-hour workweek.
- 25 days of paid annual leave based on a full-time contract; pro rata for part-time employees;
- We work hybrid: 50% at the office and 50% from home. We are quite flexible and value your work-life balance;
- An office located in the vibrant heart of The Hague the city of international human rights and the political capital;
- A commuting allowance for cycling kilometres or an NS public transport card;
- Our pension scheme is managed by ASR with Terre des Hommes covering the majority of the pension contribution.
Interested in this Position
Click the Apply button at the top of this page and fill in all required fields. Please also upload your most recent CV including relevant experience responsibilities skills and qualifications. For questions you can contact Rutger Prins directly at .
Required Experience:
Manager
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