Crisis Management Advisor: Professional Competence

What will you be doing?

As a Civil Protection Professional Competence Advisor, you will guide the preparation and readiness of our operational staff. You will translate national and regional policies into concrete (annual) plans. You will develop, organize, and supervise various activities related to professional competence and serve as the point of contact for professional competence colleagues from other branches and partners. Thanks to your dedication, guidance, and coaching, Civil Protection officers are well-prepared, cooperation within and between regions is strengthened, and concrete results are achieved regarding professional competence and quality requirements. You work at the intersection of policy, practice, and networking, which means no two days are the same!

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing an annual professional development program for Civil Protection;
• Preparing and conducting/supervising professional development activities (both single- and multidisciplinary)
• Training and coaching at both the organizational and individual levels, guiding employees in making decisions and weighing options based on their professional responsibilities within the established guidelines
• Collaborating with regional colleagues and partners and representing the Civil Protection sector at multidisciplinary preparedness meetings and exercises (MOTO)
• Developing and maintaining a system for monitoring and ensuring professional competence in civil protection, and using that system to report on quality
• Conducting coaching and development meetings with the Civil Protection Officers

Who are you?

You are an energetic, creative, proactive, stress-resistant, independent, and flexible colleague with experience in education, training, and drills. You enjoy delving into all aspects of crisis management (particularly Civil Protection) and aspire to a broad and varied range of responsibilities. You have a clear vision of learning and development and are skilled at enthusiastically sharing your knowledge and experience. You connect easily with others and are naturally able to create a safe and stimulating learning environment. You have knowledge of TRM (Team Resource Management) or are willing to take courses to acquire this knowledge. You focus on goals and results but never lose sight of the human factor. Experience within the Safety Region or in crisis management/Civil Protection is a plus.

You'll recognize yourself in this

• You have at least a college-level education and way of thinking;
• You have strong communication skills and are able to guide employees in their professional and personal growth through coaching;
• You thrive on collaborating with colleagues and are able to make a positive contribution to fostering connections and achieving the goals of the sector, the region, and within the NoordWest 4 framework.
• You are a team player who brings people together and also works well independently
• You have a hands-on approach, enjoy getting things done, and aren’t afraid to think outside the box every now and then

Here's what you'll get from us

At the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region, you can work with a great team where you’ll have opportunities to grow in your role.

• A salary between €3,581 and €5,748 per month based on a 36-hour workweek (depending on education level and experience)
• A 36-hour-per-week position
• An individual flexible spending account (IFSA) equal to 18.63% of the gross annual salary. This includes the year-end bonus and vacation pay
• 187.2 hours of leave based on a 36-hour workweek, of which 43.2 are overtime hours. May 1 and May 5 are fixed days off (10.3 hours); these are included in this total.
• A one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position
• A generous pension plan through ABP, 70% of which is paid by us
• The option to work remotely with a work-from-home allowance of €3 per day
• Monthly health insurance premium
• Free access to all sports facilities and classes at the fire stations
• A focus on (personal) development, with the opportunity to participate in courses, training sessions, and workshops
• The opportunity to take on an on-call role in addition to your regular job

The sector

You will be working for the Crisis Management Division of the Amsterdam Amstelland Safety Region. The Crisis Management Division consists of five teams, and as a Civil Protection Competency Advisor, you will be part of the Civil Protection and Risk and Crisis Communication Team. This is a close-knit and enthusiastic team, characterized by open communication, hard work, and a healthy dose of humor. The team is young; it was established in 2024 and is therefore still in the midst of development. This offers the opportunity to make a real contribution to the establishment and further development of a professional and competent Civil Protection unit.

Apply

Do you have any questions about the job description? If so, please contact:

• Dick Kol, Head of Civil Protection, Risk and Crisis Communication (dick.kol@veiligheidsregioaa.nl 06-15367355)
• Imke Reininga, Crisis Management Policy Advisor (imke.reininga@veiligheidsregioaa.nl 06-11424773)

Do you have any questions about the application process? Please contact Dick Kol (dick.kol@veiligheidsregioaa.nl, 06-15367355).

You can submit your response through February 8, 2026.

We are a safety region in the Netherlands made up of all kinds of people. For us, diversity is key to creativity, inspiration, innovation, and strong teams. Every day, we work to foster an open culture where there is room for everyone’s talents. No matter who you are, we’re here for you, and you’re more than welcome to apply!

Internal and external recruitment are conducted simultaneously.

We don't appreciate cold calls, but we do appreciate sharing!