Department Manager, Protection
Who
We are looking for:
- An enthusiastic, collaborative manager who thrives on
building a new team in the new role of Protection Department Manager.
This is a new position, and you will be responsible for setting it up.
In this way, you will contribute to the development of the Inspectorate’s organization.
- You enjoy helping to develop the strategic goals of
to set the direction for the organization and ensure that these goals are achieved.
- We are also looking for a values-driven Department Manager
and acts accordingly.
- In addition, you are a natural partner for collaboration with both
internal and external parties.
- We are also looking for a manager who can provide coaching and support the development of the
employees and organizational structure.
About the organization:
Under the motto: “Supervision, because justice and safety cannot be taken for granted,” the Inspectorate oversees various components of the Ministry of Justice and Security. The core mission of the Inspectorate of Justice and Security is to ensure that organizations operating in the field of justice and security contribute, both individually and collectively, to a just and safe society through the performance of their duties. Through its oversight, the Inspectorate identifies where risks arise, where things are going well, and where improvements can be made. By providing information, reporting, and, where necessary, intervening and/or enforcing regulations, the Inspectorate aims to contribute to the quality of task performance and to public confidence in the organizations active in the Justice and Security sector. The Inspectorate does this within the framework of implementation, policy, and oversight. Expert and independent oversight also contributes to the functioning of the owner-client-contractor governance model. In addition, oversight provides society and policymakers with insight into the functioning of government organizations. The Inspectorate’s scope of work is evolving; for example, new tasks are being prepared and explored, such as oversight of the closed coffee shop chain experiment and of debt collection agencies. The organization is also in a phase of further development toward a more varied set of tools, in which regular oversight is also a more prominent component. The Inspectorate places a high priority on social safety and inclusion and works continuously to advance these goals.Protection Division
The Protection Division falls under the Protection, Punishment, and Enforcement Directorate and is led by a division manager. The division consists of 19.3 full-time equivalents.The Protection Department is responsible for overseeing the areas of migration (including admission, supervision, reception, border control, and return) and youth (including child protection and youth rehabilitation). Migration and youth are also two areas where the quality of service delivery is currently under significant pressure. Many agencies operate within these two areas, such as the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers, Nidos, the Child Protection Board, Certified Institutions, the National Police (AVIM), and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, etc. With the reception of Ukrainian nationals fleeing the war, the Inspectorate has also established oversight in this area over the past year.
Finally, it is important to work closely with other regulatory bodies within these areas, in particular the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate and the Social Domain Supervision Partnership. The Council for the Administration of Criminal Justice and Youth Protection is also an important partner.
Job Description:
- This role requires you to be a leader, a manager, and a coach.
- In the context of leadership, you will translate the Inspectorate’s strategic vision into concrete action plans for your department. From this pivotal position, you will bring practical lessons and key considerations to the attention of senior management. You will commission oversight and investigation initiatives.
- As a manager, you ensure that the department runs smoothly. You translate the objectives from the long-term organizational strategy and the annual work plan into concrete actions for your department and ensure that these are implemented in practice.
- You are responsible for capacity planning and scheduling, as well as the overall functioning of the department under the supervision of the Chief Inspector, both internally and externally. You ensure the provision of accurate management information within a PDCA cycle. You are also responsible for achieving the department’s goals, with authority over personnel and finances. You ensure coordination within the Department Managers’ Meeting. In your absence, your colleague, the department manager, will serve as your horizontal replacement.
- In addition, you will promote a socially safe work environment and help foster an inclusive organization. You will also actively contribute to the organization’s ongoing development through the SLOW movement, which focuses on collaboration, leadership, openness, and workload.
- In your coaching role, you are responsible for defining the specific steps to be taken and for coaching and guiding the change process within your assigned department. You will coach employees in task execution and personal development. In doing so, you will foster a productive and pleasant work environment and encourage employees in the assigned department to adopt a mindset of continuous learning and reflection, both personally and professionally.
Job Requirements:
- University-level work and thinking skills.
- Extensive knowledge of and practical experience in the field of the assigned department.
- Demonstrable coaching skills as a manager, such as certification as a coach, or a willingness to pursue such certification.
- Builds support among both internal and external stakeholders in terms of both process and procedure.
- Alignment with the underlying standards and values of the inspection agency.
- Experience advising the board and/or executive management.
- An affinity for and experience in fostering collaboration both within and outside the organization.
- Strategic networking in an administratively complex organization.
- Experience with (federal) oversight and knowledge of social science research methods are preferred.
Details:
The Inspectorate of Justice and Security places a high priority on diversity and inclusion. Different perspectives, backgrounds, and insights enhance our intellectual capacity and expand our range of options, enabling us to best meet the needs of society. It doesn’t matter where you were born, what you believe in, how old you are, or who you love. We’re especially curious about your talents and qualities.- A selection assessment is part of the application process.
Candidates who are not employed by the federal government are initially offered a one-year contract. If their performance is satisfactory and they fulfill all requirements, the temporary contract will be converted to a permanent contract.
