Application deadline: 22 September 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early submission encouraged)
Location: Brussels, Belgium (residence in Belgium required)
Eligibility: EU citizenship or valid Belgian work permit (visa/single permit sponsorship not available)
Contract type: Permanent Contract (CDI), full-time
Reporting to: Head of Programmes – Thematic Collaborations
Salary: €3,500 – €4,000 gross per month (plus 13th salary and holiday pay, commensurate with experience)
The Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea) is looking to appoint a Programme Coordinator to coordinate the Journalism Funders Forum and the Arts and Culture Funders Forum.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in the design, implementation, evaluation, and resourcing of multi-annual programmes, and experience in network management and facilitation.
Profile
Required
- University degree in a relevant field.
- 5 years of experience coordinating networks in a similar role in international organisations or networks.
- Proven experience in programme management (including financial management) and stakeholder coordination.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a solutions-oriented, proactive mindset
- Proficiency in English (C1)
- Strong written and verbal communication and IT skills
- Understanding of and commitment to Philea’s values of trust, collaboration, diversity and inclusion
Desired
- Experience working in philanthropic or non-profit sector
- Fundraising skills towards foundations and philanthropic organisations
- Facilitation and public speaking abilities.
- Strategic thinking and systems awareness.
Asset
- Passion for journalism and/or arts & culture.
- Servant leadership mindset and collaborative spirit.
Roles and Responsibilities
Programme and Network Management
- Co-design with members and implement multi-annual thematic programmes in the fields of journalism and media on one side and arts and culture on the other.
- Monitor and assess the implementation of the network programmes and ensure their coherence with Philea’s strategic framework.
- Develop and manage network budgets, fundraising strategies, and grant reporting.
- Co-produce and disseminate reports and publications to document learnings and best practices and increase visibility and impact.
- Cultivate relationships across diverse stakeholders, mainly focused on funders but also including civil society, cultural institutions, and media organisations.
- Support onboarding and engagement strategies for new and existing members in close collaboration with the membership team.
- Use network mapping tools to identify opportunities for deeper collaboration.
- Coordinate and nurture self-organising initiatives and spaces for exchange
Engagement and Strategic Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for both networks
- Oversee the delivery of the newsletters and mailers from the networks
- Maintain vibrant communication channels and engage participants.
- Represent Philea and the networks at external events and in public communications.
- Maintain and update digital records (e.g., Odoo, SharePoint, webpages).
- Contribute to Philea-wide activities including knowledge, policy and advocacy, membership, fundraising, and flagship initiatives.
Offer
Benefits include:
- Gross salary ranges from € 3500 to € 4000 commensurate with experience in a similar position or function (13th salary, holiday pay)
- Home office allowance
- Meal vouchers
- Flexible working schedules and possibility to telework from home and abroad
- Additional holidays
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Group health, pension and private trips insurance
- A friendly, open working environment
How to Apply
Please send the following to jobs@philea.eu by 22 September, quoting the reference “Programme Coordinator” in the subject line:
- CV in English (no cover letter required).
- Responses (maximum 500 characters each) to the questions below:
- Two professional references who can confirm the information provided in your answers.
- Your earliest possible start date
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and all applications will be treated confidentially. Diversity and inclusion are valued, and candidates from historically underrepresented or marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.
