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Do you have experience supporting companies in the area of corporate social responsibility and are you looking for a new challenge? Then check out this job opening at the Social and Economic Council!

About the role

Since 2016, the SER has been facilitating agreements on International Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR) across various sectors. In May 2023, the covenant for the renewable energy sector was launched. As a policy officer, you will work with three colleagues to ensure the implementation of the covenant. In this covenant, we collaborate with various international stakeholders: companies, industry associations, trade unions, NGOs, research institutions, and the government. The covenant aims to make the renewable energy sector more sustainable across the entire production chain: from the extraction of raw materials to the recycling of solar panels or wind turbines. This involves examining human rights, working conditions, and the environment in the extraction and production of renewable energy technologies. To achieve this, the various stakeholders work together, and as a policy officer, you serve as the linchpin that brings them together and helps advance the mission of making the sector more sustainable.

What will you be doing?

You serve as the account manager for several companies participating in the agreement: you are responsible for annual monitoring, during which you analyze and evaluate the responses and action plans provided; you conduct annual meetings to discuss progress and offer advice; and you reach out regularly to motivate and encourage them.
You will develop an internal process framework for the monitoring process. You will map out the processes and establish guidelines regarding interpretation issues, consistency in assessments, and the structure of the process.
Together with your colleagues, you will prepare the agenda and materials for the meetings of the steering committee and the various working groups under the agreement.
You will organize informational sessions and training sessions for the parties participating in the agreement.
You will contribute to manuals and various tools.
You will help recruit new companies to join the agreement and ensure that new companies are properly onboarded.
Drawing on your expertise, you will contribute to other SER activities.

What are your skills?

You have an academic level of work and thinking.
You have knowledge of corporate social responsibility (OECD Guidelines and UNGPs).
You have work experience in the field of human rights and/or corporate sustainability.
You are able to express yourself clearly both verbally and in writing in both Dutch and English: the working language at the SER is Dutch, but the working language for the agreement is English.
You are skilled at balancing the different (and sometimes conflicting) interests of various parties.
You actively seek to establish connections and maintain contact with the participating organizations and other stakeholders.
You have the ability to organize various tasks effectively and set priorities.
An affinity for or work experience with companies in the renewable energy sector is a plus.

What do we offer?

This is a position for 32 to 38 hours per week, initially for one year. Start date: as soon as possible. The salary ranges from a minimum of €4,505 to a maximum of €5,912 gross per month for full-time employment.You can find theother terms and conditions of employment here.

About the SER

The Social and Economic Council (SER) advises the government and parliament on the broad outlines of socio-economic policy. The SER also facilitates agreements and covenants and performs administrative tasks. The Council brings together independent members appointed by the Crown, employers, and employees. Approximately 170 staff members work in the SER’s administrative organization.

SER staff work in a particularly dynamic environment. They operate in close proximity to the political sphere, collaborating with a wide range of civil society organizations that often have divergent interests. Policy analysts work in project teams to address current socioeconomic issues. The organization has an informal atmosphere and fosters a great deal of personal interaction.

We believe that diversity within our organization enhances the quality and support for our work. We strive to be an organization where everyone can be themselves and is given the opportunity to grow. We welcome colleagues with disabilities. Depending on the nature of the disability, accommodations may be made in the role.

About the Globalization and Earning Power Program

You will be working in the Globalization and Earning Power program. The program consists of 15 policy officers working on consumer rights, European socioeconomic policy, and international corporate social responsibility.

Application Process

Please note! We do not require a resume or cover letter. We ask that you describe your motivation, knowledge, and experience by answering three questions in the application form. You will receive a response to your application by phone or email no later than one week after the job posting’s closing date. The first interviews will take place on Wednesday, June 12. Prior to the first interview, we ask you to submit a publication, memo, or similar document that you have written. The second interviews will take place on Wednesday, June 26. Prior to the second interview, you will complete a writing assignment. We aim to complete the application process in June.

Objective recruitment and selection

To ensure that all candidates are evaluated consistently, we use scoring forms. We use these to assess job-specific criteria during the application process and to evaluate job-specific competencies during interviews, the writing assignment, and the publication review. During the interviews, we ask all candidates the same questions so that we can assess the extent to which they meet the job requirements.

Questions?

Do you have specific questions about the job description or the Renewable Energy Agreement? Please contact Seljan Verdiyeva-Smeets, senior policy officer, at 070 3499650. Do you have general questions about the SER or the terms of employment? Please contact Alexander van Vooren, program manager, at 070 3499538.