Diversity Policy Advisor

The position

As a mid-level Diversity Policy Advisor, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies related to anti-discrimination and empowerment.

You will do this in close collaboration with the department’s senior advisors. You will draft policy documents, prepare project proposals, and advise management and the board on various issues related to diversity initiatives. You will do this at both the strategic and tactical levels. Granting subsidies is an important part of the job, so you will also serve as the account manager for grant relationships.

The department deals with social issues, as well as many ad-hoc questions arising from current events. We are looking for someone with proven organizational skills. You proactively seek out opportunities to collaborate with other teams, departments, partners, and stakeholders in the city. You have an affinity for issues related to anti-discrimination, empowerment, and inclusion in the city. Examples of the topics we work on include: the Meldpunt discriminatie.nl hotline, Pride policy, the legacy of slavery, gender equality, women’s rights clinics, Keti Koti, etc.

In this role, you will be responsible for a number of cases, advising management and the mayor and aldermen in close consultation with a senior advisor. You will also be responsible for implementing policy.

Here's what you do on an average day

• You will develop proposals for initiatives and projects based on the 2023–2026 Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Policy. You will present these proposals to management and the board.
• You will manage relationships with internal and external partners at the tactical level.
• You will draft administrative documents and oversee the (administrative) planning for the steps in the process.
• You will oversee and monitor financial and operational progress and report on these matters to management and the board.
• You are the account manager for grant relationships.
• In addition, you’ll help out with various tasks and assignments within the team, working closely with different colleagues.

This is where you get started

We strive to be a great employer that ensures all our colleagues feel seen and valued. We embrace the differences among our colleagues; these differences lead to better results for both our organization and our city. We aim to build a workforce that reflects Amsterdam’s diverse population. So, whoever you are, you’re more than welcome here!

The Diversity Department works to combat discrimination, promote empowerment, and foster a sense of community in Amsterdam. We translate the City Council’s ambitions and interpret social developments in the areas of diversity and inclusion. We translate these into concrete policy goals. We award grants and contracts to organizations that contribute to these goals. We maintain a network of relevant parties and individuals in the city and serve in an advisory capacity within the municipality. In this role, you will be working in a department of approximately 20 people.

To address societal challenges related to diversity, we are working on various substantive initiatives that are grouped into two teams: Emancipation and Anti-Discrimination. Examples of themes and projects within these teams include: MDRA grant funding, follow-up action research on anti-discrimination, the legacy of slavery, LGBTIQ+ policy, women’s and men’s emancipation, improving the position of transgender people, representation, etc.

What you bring

For this position as Diversity Policy Advisor, you must have:

• At least 3 years of work experience as a policy advisor at a government agency.
• At least 3 years of experience in grant management and/or procurement processes and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The selection process may include a writing assignment.

You should have the following skills:

• Environmental awareness: You build and maintain sustainable relationships and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders. You are sensitive to administrative, political, and social issues and are skilled at working within a complex and diverse city and organization.
• Collaboration: You are skilled at working collaboratively within a small team of experts, which helps prevent situations where tasks frequently have to be taken over by others.
• Results-oriented: You can work in a complex environment with conflicting forces, set priorities, and make decisions without losing sight of the bigger picture and the end result.
• Relationship Management: You build personal relationships with existing and new contacts, maintain them, and leverage them.
• Planning: You are able to create a clear plan and set priorities, allowing you to work in a structured and systematic manner—especially in an environment where you constantly have to reprioritize.

What we offer you

As a Diversity Policy Advisor, you will join our team for 32–36 hours per week and can expect the following terms of employment.

• A gross monthly salary between €4,211 and €5,997 (pay grade 11) based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary will be determined based on your education, knowledge, and experience.
• A one-year employment contract, with the possibility of a permanent contract thereafter, if you do not currently have an employment contract with the City of Amsterdam, or if you have only a temporary one.
• If you already have a permanent employment contract with the City of Amsterdam, you will retain it and be transferred.
• Opportunities for professional development and training. Our in-house training center, the Amsterdam School, offers a variety of training programs, development tracks, and on-the-job coaching to help you continue to challenge yourself.
• An individual flexible budget (IKB) equal to 17.05% of your salary, which you can use for things like additional pension contributions or extra days off.
• A pension plan with ABP, the pension fund for the public sector and education.
• A travel allowance of €0.10 per kilometer for travel by car, €0.15 per kilometer for travel by bicycle, and €0.21 per kilometer for travel by public transportation. This applies to a one-way commute of up to 45 kilometers and for the number of days you work in the office.
• For days you work from home, you will receive a work-from-home allowance of €3 net per workday that you work from home.
• A monthly contribution toward health insurance.
• Hybrid work: In this role, you can work partly from home and partly in the office. We provide the necessary equipment to help you set up a safe and healthy workspace at home.
• A cell phone and a laptop.

Want to know more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out the Municipality of Amsterdam Staff Regulations (PGA) on the website.

Apply for this job

• If this job opening interests you, please submit your applicationby January 19, 2025, usingthe application formon our website.
• We would like to receive your cover letter, in which you explain, in no more than one A4 page, why your work experience and skills are a good fit for this position. Your cover letter will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• The selection process begins after the application deadline and the Christmas break and consists of a CV/cover letter review, an interview round, and a discussion of employment terms.
• If your resume meets the job requirements, we would be happy to invite you for an interview.
• The interviews will take place at our office located at Amstel 1 in Amsterdam and will be held on January 30 and 31, 2025
• This job opening is being advertised both internally and externally.
• We require a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from every colleague who joins our team.

Do you have any questions about this job opening?

If you have any questions about the position and/or the application process, please contact: Diana Landveld, Head of Diversity, at d.landveld@amsterdam.nl or 06 20144143. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Santini Heijmans, Recruiter, at s.heijmans@amsterdam.nl.