Merlijn van Waas

Senior Manager International Development | Strategy, Partnerships & Project Management

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Persistent, result oriented, with a broad interest in socio-political issues; peace building, European integration and poverty alleviation. A lot of international project management experience and experience working abroad. Prefers to work in an international context, translating strategy to practical implementation. A bridge builder, independent, and a team player. A loyal personality, accessible, and a enjoyable colleague to work with. Specialties: Project Management; Public Policy and Management; Multicultural Management; Development Cooperation.

Experience

  • European External Action Service (Full-time · 11 mos)
    • Head of Project Cell
      Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    • Project Manager
      Aug 2025 - Feb 2026 · 7 mos

  • CARE Nederland (14 yrs 10 mos)
    • Head of International Programmes on Sustainable Development
      Apr 2017 - Mar 2025 · 8 yrs

    • Program Coordinator
      Jun 2010 - Apr 2017 · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Cordaid (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Program Officer
      2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs

    • Program Officer
      2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs