External Integrity Ombudsman

Job Description

The Senate of the

The States General is seeking an external confidential advisor for its members

integrity.

You have a good understanding

in accordance with the Senate’s Code of Conduct on Integrity, possesses excellent

communication and listening skills, and acts with empathy and authority.

Reports annually

report to the Board of the Chair and Vice Chairs on your activities.

Job Requirements

• Has extensive knowledge of and experience with

  integrity issues in a political and administrative context;

• Has (gained) a good understanding of the

  Code of Conduct on Integrity of the Senate;

• Preferably has experience with both the public

  as with the private sector;

• Is empathetic, authoritative, and a good communicator

  strong;

• Is easily and quickly accessible, and in the event that

  immediately available;

• Is familiar with developments in the

  reflecting on the topic of integrity.

Additional requirements

• The external integrity ombudsman of

  The Senate is not a member of the Senate or employed by the civil service

  the administrative office of the Senate.

• The external integrity ombudsman is

  not employed as or under the authority of a minister or

  State Secretary.

• The external integrity ombudsman of

  The Senate is of impeccable character, neutral, and objective in its

  judicial decision-making and performs no other duties outside the Senate, during

  the term of office, which could compromise his or her independence.

• The external integrity ombudsman of

  The Senate undergoes a pre-screening process and is bound by the prescribed

  confidentiality.

Terms of Employment

• Job description: The

  refers to a paid position and the appointment by the Senate in this

  The position is generally for a four-year term, with the possibility of

  reappointment. You will receive appropriate compensation based on the number of

  hours worked. In addition, you will be reimbursed for any travel expenses.

  The necessary facilities, such as a meeting room or

  printing services are provided by the Senate. You will continue to work

  independently, without substantive support from the clerk’s office of the First

  Room.

• Employment Status: Employment Contract

  fixed-term

• Contract term: 4 years

  with the possibility of reappointment

• Minimum number of hours

  per week: 0

• Maximum number of hours

  per week: 12

Procedure

You have until the 19th

Please express your interest by sending a cover letter by November

and your resume via email to personeelszaken@eerstekamer.nl.

The interviews take place

position in late November/early December and the appointment to the position

Expected in late December 2023.

Information

For information about

For more information about the position and the application process, please contact the Office Manager

Chairperson/Clerk, Mr. T. (Tim) Fonck, phone number 06 28 49 85 78.

Interested in applying?

The government values

a diverse and inclusive organization. Working in diverse teams

makes us more effective, more innovative, and makes work more enjoyable. That is why everyone is

are invited to apply.