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To serve as a key liaison among the management consultants of the

city council members, the executive board, and the board of directors.
Provide strategic advice on interesting

areas such as our sports policy for all Amsterdammers, the challenges facing the

Amsterdamse Bos and improving decision-making processes.

The position

As an Executive Advisor on Administrative Decision-Making, you will have a

a keen eye and ear for developments that are important to (the

(organization) of Sport en Bos, both in terms of what is happening across the municipality and at

at the regional and national levels. You have an affinity for the challenges faced by Sport and

Forest comes first.

Think of as many Amsterdammers as possible engaging in sports and physical activity

...including by supporting Amsterdam-based sports providers

so that they can independently provide sustainable sports programs in a socially safe,

an inclusive and educationally rich sports environment. Or in a growing city

to maintain and create sufficient opportunities for sports and physical activity.

Together with the other two executive advisors for organizational development and the

The P&C cycle and business operations form a key triangle

management and board. You are the secretary to the alderman’s staff. You are

the primary point of contact for internal and external administrative information flows, you

manages the (administrative) schedule and provides advice on, coordinates, and

monitors decision-making processes and procedures.

Together with the administrative assistant, you are responsible for ensuring optimal

the administrative decision-making process for the entire Sports Department

and Bos. And for translating this into smooth administrative processes

processes. You monitor deadlines and continuously work on

improving the quality of, among other things, the policy documents submitted to (the)

council member(s) so that sound advice is provided and the right decisions are made

taken. You consistently manage to challenge your policy colleagues and

encourage this improvement in quality. You can also prioritize core—

and side issues, can maintain a clear overview, and have a keen sense of administrative matters

for politically sensitive matters. You identify external and internal municipality-wide

relevant developments, risks, and opportunities. You know how to translate these

into actionable recommendations for the director, the management team, and the staff. In doing so,

know exactly when to speed up and when to slow down. You function

highly independent and able to communicate clearly and directly. As

As an executive advisor, you will report to the director.

Here's what you do on an average day

You will be closely involved in the preparation of

the Board’s new term. You will provide input to the

negotiators, explains the coalition agreement, and you are involved in

the onboarding package for the new director. In addition, you will oversee the

analysis for the Budget Memorandum, the Coalition Agreement, etc.
You ensure an accurate translation of the

administrative preference and strikes the right tone. You will coordinate this with the

the director and the management team, and help brainstorm possible next steps. You also advise

regarding the dissemination of information to the alderman, the municipal executive, and the

advice. You will maintain close contact with the alderman’s team regarding this matter and

Registry.
You will advise and support the director and the management team

and the policy advisors in terms of process (and in some cases substance) regarding

strategic management decision-making. You will coordinate the substantive

(comprehensive) preparation and timely processing of administrative

decision-making and ensures that the flow of (administrative) documents runs smoothly

involves: staff, committees, the city council, and the municipal council.
You oversee the quality of the administrative

decision-making process and you work on continuously improving the processes, the

administrative sensitivity and the quality of the documents, including by (the

(organizing) training sessions and assisting employees with the processing of

policy products (through reflection and renegotiation of administrative

(assignments).

This is where you get started

We want to be a good employer that ensures all colleagues feel

feel seen and valued. We value the differences among our colleagues, all of whom

Diversity leads to better results for our organization and our city.

Our goal is to have a workforce that reflects the

Amsterdam's workforce. So whoever you are, you're always welcome here

Welcome!

You will be working on the Executive Staff of the Sports and Forestry Division. This

refers to a small administrative department consisting of three executive advisors, a

administrative assistant, the Inclusion and Diversity Program Manager, and a

management assistant. Together, they support the director and the

the management team at Sport en Bos.

What you bring

For this position as Executive Advisor on Administrative Decision-Making, you must have:

At least three years of experience in political and

administrative processes and the political and bureaucratic dynamics within a

government agency.
At least 2 years of work experience in translation

from social and political developments to recommendations for policymakers

assist with decision-making; explain this in your letter.

You should have the following skills:

Persuasiveness. Be able to persuade colleagues to

to submit their documents on time and correctly.
Results-oriented. Striving for the best

any documents that are submitted to the board in a timely manner. Is

results-oriented despite the complex challenges.
Environmental awareness; Is aware of

substantive, organizational, social, and political developments

that are relevant to the Sports and Forestry Department and the board.
Relationship Management. Builds personal relationships

with colleagues and other stakeholders. Focused on the relationship, sharp on the content.

What we offer you

As an Executive Advisor on Administrative Decision-Making, you will join us for at least 36 and

up to 36 hours per week, and you can count on the following

terms of employment.

A gross monthly salary ranging from €5,070 to €

$6,862 (Grade 12) based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary

will be tailored to your education, knowledge, and experience.
A one-year employment contract,

followed by the possibility of a permanent contract if you

do not currently have an employment contract with the company, or have only a temporary one

City of Amsterdam. If you already have a permanent employment contract

If you are employed by the City of Amsterdam, you will retain your position and be transferred.
Career and training opportunities. Our

The Amsterdam School, our in-house training center, offers a variety of

training programs, professional development tracks, and on-the-job coaching that help you

can continue to challenge.
An individual choice budget (ICB) of 17.05% of

your salary, which you can use, for example, to build up additional retirement savings or

additional days off.
A pension plan with ABP, the pension fund

for government 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 up to 45

kilometers one-way commute and for the number of days you are at

office works.
For days you work from home, you will receive a

A work-from-home allowance of €3 net per workday that you work from home.
A monthly contribution to the

health insurance.
Hybrid work: In this role, you can work partly

working from home and partly in the office. We provide (home) office equipment to help you

to create a safe and healthy workplace.
A cell phone and/or laptop.

Want to know more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out the City of Amsterdam’s Personnel Regulations

(PGA) on the website.

Apply for this job

If this job opening interests you, please send us

Please submit your application by 6

June via the

application form on the website.
We look forward to receiving your cover letter, in which you

In no more than one A4 page, explain why your work experience and skills

suit this position. Your motivation will be taken into account during the

selection process.
This job opening is being posted internally and

externally. Employees of the City of Amsterdam have priority in the

procedure.
The selection process begins immediately after the

The application deadline is [date], and the process consists of a review of resumes and cover letters, followed by interviews.
If your resume meets the job requirements, then

We would like to invite you for an interview.
The interviews will take place at Amstel 1 on

June 16, 17, 18.
We ask every colleague who joins our team

we require a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).