Policy Advisor for Finance and Accountability

What will you be doing?

As an advisor at the PO-Raad, you will represent the interests of school organizations in primary education. Together with a fellow policy advisor, you will analyze the financial implications of new government policies for school boards and schools. It will be your challenge to explain these implications in plain language to our members (school boards and staff) and colleagues. You will also advise the PO-Raad board on our members’ interests regarding funding and costs in various areas, such as the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), pensions, housing, newcomer policy, and inclusive education. You are also involved in issues regarding financial accountability by school organizations, so reviewing financial statements is no problem for you. You participate in consultations with policy staff from the unions, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), DUO, accounting firms, and administrative offices. To deepen and share your knowledge, you regularly exchange ideas with colleagues, school board members, controllers, and other stakeholders.   

Who are you? 

You have an affinity for education and enjoy thinking about the (financial) implications of potential changes in these areas. Knowledge of education funding is a plus. You’re also able to empathize with the members of the PO-Raad. You bring a fresh, capable, and enthusiastic perspective to the table and possess strong analytical skills. You’re a good communicator and take initiative. Furthermore, you enjoy working in a dynamic organizational structure and consider continuous professional development important.

You have

• an academic level of work and thinking and a degree in economics or business administration 
• experience in a financial role
• Work experience in (elementary) education is preferred 

What do we offer? 

• Excellent opportunities for professional development and guidance from experienced colleagues 
• A friendly work environment
• A full-time position of 38 hours; 32 hours per week is negotiable
• A one-year temporary position, with the possibility of a permanent position; 
• The PO-Raad adheres to the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities. Salary placement is based on experience.
• A good pension plan with the ABP
• Attractive benefits, including 232 vacation hours per calendar year, the option to accrue additional compensatory leave, a vacation bonus, and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%
• An NS Business Card for commutes of more than 10 km.

This is the PO Council

The PO-Raad is the sector organization for primary education. The association represents the common interests of school organizations in primary education, special primary education, and (secondary) special education. In addition, the PO-Raad drives innovative projects and knowledge sharing for primary and special education. Quality is our top priority. The student is at the center. The internal organizational culture is professional and informal. The PO-Raad is an organization where all doors are open and everyone is approachable. Variety and diversity are embraced by the PO-Raad; this applies to both the sector and our own employees.

Want to learn more and apply?  

Please send your cover letter and resume tovacature@poraad.nlby March 5 , 2023   

For more information, please contact Reinier Goedhart, funding policy advisor, at 06-25341033, and/or Nienke van der Steeg, cluster manager for Strategy and Advisory Services, at 06-52687193.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.