Vacancy Position Managing Director Dujat
The Dutch Japanese Trade Organization (Dujat) is a non-profit foundation with its office in Amstelveen, established in 1984. Its mission is to strengthen the relationship between Japan and the Netherlands. Dujat benefits from a strong network and organizes for the benefit of its affiliates various kinds of activities like company visits, seminars, an annual trip to Japan and an annual dinner event in December with approximately 450 – 500 participants. Dujat has currently almost 200 affiliates, consisting of amongst other organizations, corporates, municipalities and cultural institutions, comprising Japanese, Dutch and other origins.
The current managing director (algemeen directeur) will retire at the end of September of this year. The daily management committee (dagelijks bestuur, DMC) is now looking for candidates to take over this exciting position. A profile description can be found below.
Candidates who are interested are requested to send their resume and a short motivation letter by email to Houben@Dujat.nl, cc: SVerrips@deloitte.nl by 13 March, 2026.
The intention is to finalize this recruitment process by the end of April of this year.
The new managing director will work closely with the project manager at Dujat and will report to the chairman of Dujat and the DMC.
Profile Description of the Managing Director DUJAT
– Education and experience
- Solid academic background.
- Strong written and verbal skills in Dutch and English.
- Japanese language skills a plus, but no requirement (willingness to learn some basics).
- Work experience of several years (8+ years) in a commercial or non-profit organization, preferably with solid links to Japan.
– Other skills
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
- Personality that can bring people together.
- Pro-active, result oriented, and commitment to service existing affiliates and to attract and prospect new affiliates.
- Capabilities to connect with Japanese affiliates and relations of Dujat, including sensitivity to Japanese culture and customs.
- Handling contacts and liaising with Japanese expats, the Japanese embassy and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce.
- Experience in drafting and making presentations.
- Setting up activities for the affiliates and relations of Dujat (creativeness required).
- Supervising and also working closely together with the project manager.
- Efficient interacting with chairman as well as members of the DMC and general board.
- Knowledge of (basic) accounting principles and financial matters and reporting to treasurer.
- Organizing and participating in the annual trip to Japan.
- Responsible for convening and drafting the minutes of the DMC and the meeting of the general board.
- Possesses driving license and car, and willingness to travel throughout the Netherlands from time to time.
- In general, certain flexibility in schedule and attitude of enthusiasm in leading this organization.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
All applicants will be informed about the outcome of their application.
For more information, you can contact Houben@Dujat.nl, cc: SVerrips@deloitte.nl per email.