Policy Officer for Gender Equality and Diversity & Inclusion

About the role

On January 1, 2022, the Act on a More Balanced Gender Ratio on Supervisory and Executive Boards, also known as the “Gradual Quota and Targets Act,” came into effect. This Act establishes a phased-in quota for publicly traded companies and requires the 5,000 largest companies to report annually on their goals in the form of a target figure, the gender composition of the executive board, the supervisory board (SB), and the senior management, as well as their action plans to achieve these objectives. The SER has been tasked with supporting companies in meeting their new legal obligations. This is being done in three ways.

1. The SER facilitates reporting by companies through the SER Diversity Portal.
2. The SER provides information about this law and examples through its website, events, and webinars.
3. The SER provides support through its help desk.

In this role as a policy officer, you will help carry out the SER’s statutory duties and further develop the SER Diversity Portal.

What will you be doing?

• Together with two colleagues, you will provide support and advice—via email, phone, and video calls—to companies regarding the inclusion quota law, targets, and the SER diversity portal.
• You will help us improve our information services.
• You will help analyze the data from the data explorer.
• You maintain contact with relevant parties, such as government agencies and social partners.
• You will be responsible for developing the content for webinars and other events for the SER Diversity Portal, and you enjoy speaking in public yourself.
• You will contribute your expertise to the drafting of policy recommendations on gender equality and the broader field of diversity and inclusion.
• Drawing on your expertise, you will contribute to various activities at the SER and ensure coherence across the different themes.

What are your skills?

• You have work experience at an academic level.
• You have knowledge of and an interest in diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality.
• You have strong analytical skills: you understand the essence of complex issues and can distinguish between the main points and the details.
• You are able to contribute creatively to solutions for complex issues.
• In presentations and conversations, both spoken and written, you adapt your language and style to the audience or the situation.
• You actively seek out connections and maintain relationships with relevant individuals and organizations.
• You are digitally savvy: you quickly get the hang of IT systems and switch easily between different systems.

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 the otherterms 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 Good Governance and Innovation Program

You will be working in the Good Governance and Innovation program. The program consists of 20 policy officers who work to promote employee participation, working conditions, sustainability reporting, and diversity in the workplace, as well as to handle complaints and disputes related to employee participation, medical examinations, mergers, and international CSR.

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 interview will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Prior to the first interview, we ask you to submit a publication, memo, or similar document that you have written. The second interview will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Prior to the second interview, you will complete a writing assignment. We aim to complete the application process by the end of June.

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.

Do you have any questions about this job opening? Please contact Ivy Koopmans, Program Manager for Good Governance and Innovation, at 070 3499 529.

Will you be our new colleague? If so, please apply as soon as possible, but no later than May 26, 2024, via our website.