Executive

United Netherlands

Executive Board Member

As a member of the United Netherlands Executive Board, you will collaborate with a team of university students to deliver the organisation's programmes and represent UNL. United Netherlands is a student‑led, internationally oriented organisation that focuses on the world of international relations and diplomacy . The Board is responsible for the daily execution of UNL's programmes and operations , working towards the foundation's mission to create a platform where talented, ambitious and motivated young people develop their potential as global citizens .

This position is both creative and rigorous by nature: you will coordinate programmes, manage stakeholders and help shape UNL's strategic direction. To be successful you will need solid problem‑solving skills, the capacity to work autonomously within a team and the discipline to deliver on commitments.

The Roles

Core roles (Executive Board)

Side roles (alongside the core roles)

• UNMD Executive(side-role version / programme executive lens)

• PSP Executive(part-time possible)

  Leads the Public Speaking Programme (student + young professional editions) and workshops strategy.

• HSP Executive(part-time possible)

  Leads the High School Programme: schools, trainer capacity, modules, and delivery.

Collaboration

Autonomy

Administrative Work

Learning Curve

Responsibilities

• Own your deliverables, set timelines and milestones, and report progress to the Board, Supervisory Board and Advisory Board

• Liaise with Radboud University, trainers, sponsors, alumni and partner organisations; maintain relationships with delegates, schools and external partners.

• Work closely with fellow board members, distribute tasks to executives and committees, and foster a collaborative culture.

• Maintain documentation, budget tracking, inbox management, planning documents and meeting minutes.

• Develop events, partnerships and opportunities to promote UNL's mission; innovate in programme delivery and participant experience.

• Represent UNL professionally at conferences, university events and in communications; uphold UNL values and ensure a safe, inclusive environment.

Must Have

• Enrolled in (or formally admitted to) a research university in the Netherlands throughout the entire board year

• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken) and the ability to represent UNL externally.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively; reliable, proactive and disciplined.

• Planning discipline and ownership: capable of juggling long‑term projects and day‑to‑day tasks.

Nice to have

• Prior board, committee or leadership experience.

• Dutch language ability (helpful for outreach and partnerships).

• High learning agility and willingness to learn; adaptable to new challenges.

• Collaboration mindset and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical skills (prioritisation, decision‑making, stakeholder mapping).

What's great in the job?

• Work with a team of ambitious students in an open and supportive culture.

• Apply your knowledge of international relations and diplomacy to real‑world programmes.

• Expand your network within the Netherlands and internationally through partners, alumni and conferences.

• Develop leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast‑evolving student organisation.

• Opportunity to accompany delegations to Oxford and Harvard UN conferences (subject to selection, funding and planning)

What We Offer

Each board member has a tangible impact on the direction of United Netherlands. Your contribution helps deliver UNL's programmes and strengthens its community. The Board works closely with the Supervisory Board and Advisory Board, which offer formal and informal advice and provide workshops on teamwork and safe learning environments . Through this role you gain professional experience, expand your network and develop transferable skills.

Perks

A volunteer board position with significant responsibility; access to a national network of alumni and partners; real impact on programme delivery. Compensation is on a volunteer basis with reasonable expenses reimbursed [Compensation/volunteer basis].

Trainings & Coaching

Workshops and coaching sessions offered by the Advisory Board on topics such as teamwork, leadership and creating a safe learning environment , plus opportunities to attend external trainings relevant to your portfolio.

Travel & Events

Opportunities to support programme travel to Oxford International Model UN and Harvard Model UN , and to organise UNL events and conferences. Travel participation is subject to selection, funding and planning.

Community

Regular board meetings, team‑building sessions and social events; work closely with fellow students and build friendships in a national and international network.

About us

Every year since 2003, United Netherlands has sent a delegation of about 30 students to two of the biggest Model United Nations simulations in the world: OxiMUN (Oxford) and HNMUN (Harvard). These delegations of United Netherlands have won many awards, such as ' Best International Delegation ', ' Best International Delegation ' & ' Best Large Delegation ', and ' Outstanding Delegation '. Each year, many individual awards are won by separate delegates such as ' Best Delegate '.

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