Data, Knowledge & Learning Officer

Job description

We are excited to be searching for a proactive and pragmatic Data, Knowledge and Learning Officer to join our team.

Your role.

The Data, Knowledge & Learning Officer supports the effective functioning of the Knowledge Team by providing hands-on capacity across data, knowledge and learning activities.

The role helps ensure that data and information are organised, coordinated and followed up across systems and initiatives, that learning and engagement activities are well supported, and that the team can deliver on its objectives in a consistent and reliable way. Within this role, you will contribute strongly to organisational learning, data governance and overall learning and knowledge management by supporting day-to-day operations, projects and coordination across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support planning, coordination and follow-up of Knowledge Team initiatives across data, knowledge and learning.
• Support data-related activities across the Knowledge Team, including master data management across departments and systems (e.g. finance, HR, MEL) and basic data cleaning and structuring tasks.
• Maintain and apply standards, quality approaches and simple governance processes related to data, information, learning and knowledge management
• Coordinate colleagues’ work on data systems and analytics through preparation, documentation and quality checks.
• Organise and support learning activities, communities of practice, events and internal sessions.
• Support the development, update and disseminate training materials, guidance notes and practical resources on data, knowledge and learning, including presentations and infographics.
• Liaise and support engagement with colleagues across departments (M&E, IT, HR, finance) programmes and outcome teams to track progress, gather inputs and ensure timely follow-up and documentation
• Support the operationalisation of IDHs new ways of working, processes and practices by documenting, communicating and embedding them across the organisation, with hands on support and practical examples
• Experiment with and promote responsible use of digital and AI tools to strengthen data, knowledge and learning activities.

Who you are:

As a Data, Knowledge and Learning Officer, you are a hands-on, adaptable professional with a strong interest in how data, knowledge and learning can drive real-world impact. You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing multiple tasks and priorities across different workstreams with clarity and efficiency. Whether supporting day-to-day data governance or helping teams make sense of complex information, you bring a service-oriented mindset and a strong sense of structure.

You’re someone who doesn’t just manage data, you help people use it. With strong analytical skills, you translate fragmented insights into practical, accessible formats that colleagues across the organisation can understand and apply. You enjoy making messy information clearer, asking the right questions, and finding ways to improve how we learn, share, and communicate.

You have a natural ability to explain and clarify, supporting colleagues with varied levels of digital and data literacy. You’re collaborative, comfortable working across teams with different expectations, and confident enough to work independently when needed. You take initiative, anticipate next steps, and bring a pragmatic, growth-oriented approach to everything you do.

Whether you’re a candidate ready to grow into a cross-organisational role or an early-career professional with energy, curiosity and a proactive mindset, you’re excited to join a new team that’s building something meaningful from the ground up, and you’re ready to grow with it.

What you bring:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, economics, development studies, data-related or interdisciplinary fields).
• Experience with research processes (e.g. fieldwork, data collection, analysis and synthesis) is an advantage.
• Strong interest in IDH’s mission and work, with curiosity to understand how the organisation functions.
• Analytical and structured way of working; comfortable working with data and information without necessarily wanting to become a full-fledged analyst or data scientist.
• Strong coordination, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience developing clear presentations and materials (e.g. PowerPoint, Microsoft tools); ability to translate complex ideas into accessible formats.
• Experience with visual or design tools (e.g. Canva, simple infographics) is an advantage.
• Interest in digital tools, data systems and AI, with willingness to experiment and learn by doing.

We offer you:

Working location: This role can be based in any country where IDH has a legal entity and does not necessarily need to be based in the Netherlands.

A challenging, pivotal role within an impacting, international organisation – and:

• A salary range between EUR 3,621 – 4,526 (excluding 8% holiday allowance) per month (based on a 40-hour work week), job level 15. The job level is evaluated based on IDH’s methodology; the successful candidate will be placed within the range depending on relevant work experience. The selection process is conducted, applying STAR interview methodology.
• A full-time (40 hours) 1 year contract initially, with the intention to extend (as this is a permanent position).

Comprehensive Benefits Package (The package is adjusted accordingly based on your location):

• Vacation: Enjoy 26 paid vacation days annually (based on 100% FTE). Plus, earn 2 extra vacation days if you use your full allowance within the calendar year. Need flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 6 vacation days each year.
• Health Insurance Support: IDH contributes €74.40 net per month towards your health insurance premium, helping you maintain optimal health coverage.
• Robust Pension Scheme: A comprehensive pension scheme with considerable contribution by the employer and 3.5% contribution by the employee, ensuring financial stability during your retirement.
• Commuting support: Provide NS Business Card or full reimbursement of commuting costs. Choose between receiving €0.23 per kilometre or opting for second-class public transport, making your journey to work hassle-free.
• Supportive Work Environment: IDH provides role-specific work supplies (e.g., laptop, phone) alongside flexible working hours and a hybrid work model to suit your needs.
• Work-from-Home Allowance: Receive a monthly work-from-home allowance of €18.59 net, acknowledging the changing work landscape and supporting your remote work setup with a Work-from-Home equipment contribution.
• Health and Wellness: Prioritise your physical well-being with a sports club/health club allowance of €43.40 gross per month, enabling you to invest in your fitness and overall health.
• Cyclis Bike Lease: Lease any bike—electric, sport, or even a bakfiets—for commuting or family use
• Six weeks of remote work annually, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Lunch Allowance €88.58 gross, 100% FTE.
• Nutritious Work Environment: Enjoy a range of perks at the Utrecht office, including fresh fruits, organic coffee and tea, promoting a nourishing and supporting work atmosphere and Wellness initiatives giving you access tools to manage stress and prevent burnout.

Please note that the compensation and benefits package outlined above applies to roles based in the Netherlands. If the position is based in another country where IDH has a legal entity, the package will be adjusted accordingly – aligned with the same job level and compliant with the salary and country regulations.

Interested?

Would you like to apply? Use the button to apply and share your CV and Motivation Letter in English in the application link: https://stichtingidh.careers.hibob.com/jobs/b925a644-7bee-419e-a16f-2a7adb7fa3ee/apply

We encourage applicants to respond before 12/01/2026.

Important note: In order to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we do not proceed your applications via email/ LinkedIn with attached CVs, and motivational letters. We kindly request that you submit the Expression of Interest form as shared as above. This process ensures that we can review your application while safeguarding your personal information in accordance with GDPR regulations.

For more questions about the roles or process, please contact Conrad Willars at willars@idhtrade.org or Phat Nguyen at phatnguyen@idhtrade.org

For the successful candidate, the reference check, a certificate of conduct (verklaring omtrent gedrag) is required to submit as a part of IDH onboarding procedure.

Who we are.?

IDH seeks to transform markets through collaborative innovation, convening and investment in inclusive and sustainable solutions that enable businesses to create value for people and planet. To achieve this, IDH brings together coalitions of committed stakeholders from across global value chains towards joint visions and program agendas for sustainable trade.

IDH’s international presence extends to multiple regions and landscapes, facilitated by a network including experts who are embedded in key agricultural, manufacturing, apparel and commodity value chains. In 15 years of operation, IDH has mobilized private sector investment and support to test and innovate new business models designed to create better jobs, better incomes, a better environment, and gender equity for all.

For more information, go to www.idh.org or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our commitment to safeguarding?

The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks including background checks overseas (where appropriate). IDH also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.?

At IDH, we’re committed to equal employment opportunity, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We strive to be a more equal opportunity workplace every day.