Policy Officer for Digital Infrastructure and Innovation

Messaging, mobile payments, hybrid work, streaming, and gaming—the digital infrastructure that makes all this possible is inextricably linked to our daily lives. The Netherlands has a world-class digital infrastructure. This strong position cannot be taken for granted. It requires effective collaboration between the private sector and the government to stay ahead of the curve.

Are you committed to ensuring that our society remains well-connected digitally in the future? Do you enjoy staying up to date on the latest technological and market developments in this field? Are you not put off by the technical or legal nitty-gritty involved or by interacting with a wide range of stakeholders? Then this position is perfect for you!

How do we ensure a smooth rollout of fiber optics and 5G? How can we ensure that the remaining addresses in rural areas also get high-speed internet? How do we oversee a careful phase-out of 2G and 3G in the coming years? How do we keep our national broadband map as complete and user-friendly as possible? How do we translate the European rules we’ve agreed upon, such as the recent Gigabit Infrastructure Act, into (often challenging) practice? You’ll work on these challenging issues together with your colleagues on the team.

Would you like to read more about the topics you’ll be working on? Then check out the

Digital Economy Strategy | Report | Rijksoverheid.nl and the recently published "State of Digital Infrastructure" report; be sure to read the sections titled "Internet for Everyone" and "Ensuring Effective Local Integration of Digital Infrastructure."

Job Requirements

• You have a university-level education and/or thinking skills.
• You have an affinity for our digital infrastructure and digital technologies.
• You are able to work independently and without a strictly defined framework, and you are mindful of both the opportunities and risks involved in developing new policies.
• You are a team player and able to strike a balance between different stakeholders.

If you don’t fully meet the job requirements but feel that the position is a good fit for you and believe you can make a positive contribution, please feel free to send us a cover letter.

The pay grade will be determined based on knowledge and experience.

Skills:

• You have an interest in the digital transformation, particularly the latest technological and market developments.
• You don't shy away from technical and legal issues.
• You are committed to collaborating with your colleagues and sharing your knowledge.
• You can handle stress well and have a way with words.
• You have an analytical mindset, can distinguish between what’s important and what isn’t, and are results-oriented.

Terms of Employment

Salary level: Scale 11, Scale 12
Monthly salary: Min. €3,662 – Max. €6,320 (gross)
Employment type: Fixed-term employment contract with the prospect of a permanent contract
Contract duration: 1 year
Minimum number of hours per week: 32
Maximum number of hours per week: 36

Other terms and conditions of employment

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB). The ICB consists of money (16.37% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the ICB, you can make choices that suit you and customize part of your employment benefits. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-friendly purposes. The Dutch government is strongly committed to personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. Secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, company fitness programs, full reimbursement of your public transportation costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

Details

• The introductory and selection process consists of at least two rounds of interviews and a final discussion regarding terms of employment.
• The first interviews are scheduled for the week of April 8
• Checking references or conducting an assessment may be part of the selection process.
• Candidates for reassignment and candidates subject to mandatory job-to-job placement who are not employees of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy or the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality must include a designation decision from the competent authority with their application.
• Colleagues within the central government who are permanent employees may be seconded.
• If you do not (yet) have a permanent position as a civil servant, you will start with a temporary position with the prospect of a permanent one.

What else do we offer you:

• A pleasant work environment with excellent facilities, just a short walk from the central station.
• Plenty of opportunities to continue developing your skills and specialize.
• We believe it’s important to maintain a good work-life balance. Working hours can be arranged flexibly by mutual agreement.
• If you are hired, hybrid work is an option; you will work partly from home and partly at the office. We believe it is important to have a good home office setup. We therefore offer a subsidy for home office equipment and a work-from-home allowance in accordance with the Central Government Collective Labor Agreement (CAO Rijk).

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Interested in applying?

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy / Directorate-General for Economy and Digitalization (DGED) invites you to apply on their website. Clicking the button below will take you away from this site and directly to the application form. The government values a diverse and inclusive organization. Working in diverse teams makes us more effective, more innovative, and makes the work more enjoyable. Everyone is therefore invited to apply.