Lobby and Advocacy lead

Together with partners in Africa and Asia, Liliane Fonds has been making the living, playing and learning world of children with disabilities more accessible for 45 years. We contribute to a society in which everyone can participate.

To promote the organisation’s objectives and the interests of children with disabilities within national and international political and administrative arenas, we are looking for a:

Lobby and Advocacy lead

This is a paid position for 32-38 hours per week.

We embrace diversity because we believe that a diverse workforce leads to the best results. A positive organizational culture is essential; therefore, we make extra efforts to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome, seen, and valued.

What will you do?

As Lobby and Advocacy Lead, you proactively and convincingly promote the organisation’s objectives and the interests of the target group within national and international political and administrative arenas, with the aim of building an inclusive society for children and youth with disabilities in the Global South. You actively build relations with policy-makers and politicians. The role focuses on influencing policy both within the Netherlands, together with the Dutch Coalition on Disability and Development (DCDD) and others, and in international bodies such as World Health Organization (WHO).

The Lobby and Advocacy Lead is part of the Programmes Department and reports directly to the Programmes Director.

Our Lobby and Advocacy policy is currently being evaluated. Should you become our new Lobby and Advocacy Lead, you are invited to contribute your ideas about the exact design of this position. Developing a new Lobby and Advocacy strategy is part of that.
Through your work, you will make an impact on the visibility and effectiveness of Liliane Fonds and contribute to improving the living conditions of children with disabilities worldwide.

Who are you and what do you bring?

• You are able to translate current developments and issues in the field of inclusion into a long-term perspective for the organisation.
• You are able to build and maintain a relevant network and know how to use it at strategic moments.
• You know how to show strong commitment and dedication, remain motivated in the face of setbacks.
• You actively collaborate with relevant colleagues within the organisation.
• You have experience and knowledge in the field of lobby and advocacy, preferably within the development sector.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written, at C1/C2 level.
• You are willing to travel (occasionally) to our partner organisations in Africa and Asia and to international meetings and conferences.
• You recognise yourself in the core values of Liliane Fonds: openness, connectedness and trust.

What does Liliane Fonds offer?

At Liliane Fonds, you will be working for an organisation with a clear mission: to improve the lives of children with disabilities in the poorest parts of the world. We offer an inspiring, inclusive workplace and excellent terms of employment, with consideration for your personal wishes and circumstances.

You will receive a salary between €3,244 and €5,214 gross per month (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week, excluding indexation as of 1 January 2026). You will be offered a one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent contract if both parties are satisfied.

The current eNPS (employee Net Promoter Score) of the Liliane Fonds is very high (September 2025), which means that the vast majority of our employees would recommend the Liliane Foundation as an employer to a friend or acquaintance.

Interested?

If you recognise yourself in this profile, we would like to receive your CV no later than 27 October. Instead of a motivation letter, we ask you to answer the following questions:

Question 1: Lobby and Advocacy is a broad field: there are many themes Liliane Fonds would like to speak out on. However, to be effective, we must deploy our available capacity and expertise in a focused way. Can you describe a situation from your own professional experience where you had to choose between different (lobbying) themes? What was your role in the process, what steps did you take to make a well-founded decision, and what was the final outcome?

Question 2: To influence policy effectively, Liliane Fonds must engage in extensive networking. Can you describe how you actively contribute to expanding and strengthening a relevant network for lobby and advocacy purposes? Please support your answer with one or two examples from your professional experience. What was your role, what steps did you take to build or maintain relationships, and what did this achieve for the organisation?

Question 3: Achieving results in lobby and advocacy often requires long-term effort. How do you structure your lobby and advocacy activities to remain results-oriented and stay motivated yourself? Can you give one or two examples from your own professional experience that required significant time and perseverance? What was the context, what was your role, what actions did you take to stay on course and work towards results, and what was the final outcome?

Send your response by email to our HR team (sollicitatie@lilianefonds.nl) or apply via the application button on our careers page. For more information about the position, please contact Gerrit de Vries, Programmes Director, at gdevries@lilianefonds.nl or on 06-52 31 43 69. An assessment/assignment may be part of the procedure.

To ensure equal opportunities, the recruitment and selection procedure is conducted according to a method for inclusive and objective recruitment and selection.