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Non-profit recruiter David Karelse

Karelse Recruitment is specialized in not-for-profit recruitment in the Netherlands, Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. 

Frequently filled positions: general manager, operations director, business development manager, fundraising manager, institutional partnerships & funding manager, institutional fundraiser, finance manager, program manager and  relationship manager, online marketeer and communications advisor. 

Frequently filled expat or international positions: country director, finance manager, general manager, program manager (WASH, FSL, Protection, ECD, Youth & Work, Disaster Response, Humanitarian).

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What clients say

Red een kind

Simone Schoemaker

“David regularly works with Help a Child (Red een Kind) and does this in a skilled and committed way. Because we have been working together for a long time, he knows our organisation well and is therefore able to propose excellent candidates who match well with our organisation. He is meticulous, asks the right questions, has humor and always provides transparent feedback to us and to the candidates. This not only makes him extremely suitable for his profession, but also a very pleasant person to work with.”

Marjan Burggraaf, Owner ESPBC

"David assisted us in recruiting a General Manager for our steel company in Ethiopia. He is involved in the process, but remains objective, leaving the final decision up to us. I appreciated that balance. David has relevant knowledge and his contributions during the interviews with the applicants were of added value. He manages the process well and ensures an efficient completion. He is very thorough in keeping you informed of everything that is going on regarding the recruitment process. We were one of the first companies that approached him in the context of business as mission. I would certainly recommend him for these types of recruitment processes."
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Dave Leeflang, International HR Advisor

"We have partnered with David for our international office and expat vacancies in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. David is responsible for the entire recruitment process from composing the vacancy text, planning and channel selection all the way through to interviewing selected candidates. David has a comprehensive and planned approach which means he knows how to find the right match between candidates and the organization. What makes him stand out is his extensive knowledge of the INGO labor market, recruitment trends and international HR policy. We can therefore wholeheartedly recommend David for your national and international vacancies."
edukans
"For a few expert vacancies that were difficult to fill, we called on David's support. In a very short time, he constructed a good picture of our organization and the candidates we were looking for. He went to work in his networks. And with success. By hiring him he took a weight off of our shoulders."
"We have gotten to know Karelse Recruitment as an engaging partner to work with. David Karelse doesn't just start working. First, he spends time really getting to know the organization itself which gives him a well-defined perception of the best person for the organization. By doing this, he is better able to find the right candidates. A big plus is that David knows a lot about non-profit organizations. Furthermore, it is terrific that David manages all the details of the recruitment process."  

Why choose Karelse Recruitment

  • Multi-year experience recruiting both expat and national employees in Eastern Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and the USA
  • Multi-year experience recruiting in diverse contexts and in both the humanitarian and development realm
  • Comprehensive understanding of intercultural communications and cultural sensitivities
  • Programmatic areas recruited for: WASH, Agriculture, CCCD, Youth & Work, Education (ECD), Disaster Management, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Health, Protection, etc.
  • Recurring positions recruited for: general manager, country director, country program director, program manager, manager finance, disaster response coordinator, project coordinator, etc.
  • Most clients are faith-based organizations requiring excellent understanding of the dynamics involved
  • Focus on quality and results with a personal touch
  • Extensive networks and access to specialized global recruitment channels