Member of the ICT Assessment Advisory Board

The Advisory Board on ICT Assessment

The Advisory Board on ICT Assessment (AcICT) is an independent advisory body that advises the Cabinet and the Senate and House of Representatives on the overall improvement of the management of ICT projects and information systems at ministries, independent administrative bodies, the police, and the Council for the Judiciary.The Advisory Board has been active for nearly eight years and, during that time, has issued more than 130 valuable and often highly impactful recommendations aimed at ensuring better management of the central government’s ICT projects and information systems. The Advisory Board provides recommendations directly to the responsible minister and to the Senate and House of Representatives. In its work, the Advisory Board is supported by a professional civil service secretariat of approximately 20 FTEs.

Responsibilities of the ICT Assessment Advisory Board

The Advisory Board provides advice on the effectiveness and efficiency of the design and implementation of information systems used to carry out policies and regulations within the central government. It also assesses the risks and likelihood of success of (proposed) ICT projects. In addition, the Advisory Board has been given an explicit mandate to promote knowledge transfer and knowledge development. In this way, the Advisory Board aims to contribute to the learning capacity within the central government’s CIO system. More information about the Advisory Board can be found at www.adviescollegeicttoetsing.nl.

Members of the Advisory Board

The Advisory Board consists of senior experts from the fields of accounting, academia, and the business community who possess administrative, supervisory, and managerial experience in the implementation, deployment, and management of ICT. The board consists of five members: a chairperson and four members. The board’s strength lies in the complementary nature of its members’ personalities, knowledge, and experience, as well as in their effective collaboration.

Job Opening: Member of the Advisory Board with an ICT Functional Profile

At the end of the year, one of the board members will step down, and the Advisory Board is seeking a new member to begin on January 1, 2025. The position requires a board member with functional IT expertise (IT functional role). This is a part-time position equivalent to 0.22 FTE.

The following general competencies apply to faculty members:

• Independence; has no conflicts of interest, positions, or relationships;
• A person of integrity with a strong sense of ethics and a commitment to diligence;
• Possesses critical and analytical judgment;
• Knowledge of ICT and the ability to evaluate and provide advice on ICT projects and information systems;
• Has a keen sense of the dynamics of the digital world and the public sector;
• Understanding of and experience with (strategic) administrative/political processes within the (federal) government;
• Is able to provide transparent accountability regarding the performance of its advisory and oversight duties to support political decision-making;
• Extensive experience in providing systematic and evidence-based advice;
• Possesses networking skills.

Job requirements for a board member with an IT functional profile:

We are looking for a board member with a functional IT background and extensive experience in the IT field, gained as a CIO, IT systems auditor, or in similar roles. Experience with the development and/or implementation of IT projects from a functional or business perspective is required. A vision for future developments in application development, data management, and cloud computing is of great importance.

The board member is familiar with the regulations governing the functionalities of IT applications, both in general and specifically within the public sector. In addition, he or she has knowledge and experience with IT innovation strategies and is familiar with the challenges involved in implementing IT applications.

We are seeking a member with experience at the strategic and managerial level within a large organization. The Advisory Board member must have strong communication skills and be able to represent the Advisory Board in the Senate and House of Representatives (and their committees). Given the composition of the Advisory Board and our commitment to diversity, preference will be given to a female candidate if qualifications are equal.

Expected availability

The appointment is based on 0.22 FTE, which amounts to an average of one day per week. However, the actual workload may vary. The Board meets once every two weeks, usually online. In addition, each board member participates in periodic internal project meetings regarding their own projects. The board member’s schedule is taken into account when planning these (mostly online) meetings. Occasionally, there are meetings that require more flexibility in the schedule, such as technical briefings to the minister or the House of Representatives, press events, or meetings with secretaries-general (SG) or directors-general (DG).

Details

The chairperson and members are appointed by Royal Decree for a term of four years, with the possibility of reappointment. The position is remunerated in accordance with pay scale 18 of the BBRA (pro rata). An assessment may be part of the selection process. References may also be requested. A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is also required. Board members are independent. This means that active interests in government are not permitted. Civil servants or other persons working under the responsibility of a Minister, an independent administrative body, the Chief of Police, or the Council for the Judiciary are not eligible for appointment.

Procedure

The ICT Assessment Advisory Board is being assisted in this process by the executive search firm Colourful People. For more information about the position, please contact Rick Verhoeven, managing partner at Colourful People. Rick Verhoeven can be reached atr.verhoeven@colourfulpeople.nl. If you have any questions, you can schedule a phone call via this link. You can express your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume no later than November 3 via the “Apply” button on this page. Interviews with the selection committees will take place in weeks 49 and 50 in The Hague. The goal is for the position to begin on January 1, 2025.