Member of the Arnhem Court of Audit

What will you be doing?

In its audits, the Court of Auditors asks: "Is the municipal government achieving the goals it has set, and is the money being spent wisely?"

The Court of Audit is developing a research program to assess whether Arnhem operates efficiently and effectively. We conduct research on current social issues relevant to Arnhem.

We then oversee the implementation of those studies and are responsible for reporting to the council. We do this as a team. This ensures that the city council and residents have a clear understanding of the policy and what is actually being achieved through the plans.

Our mission:

The Arnhem Court of Audit aims to make an impact through its investigations and their findings. In doing so, the Court of Audit believes it is important to bring complex issues to life so that the Arnhem Court of Audit remains close to residents and the city council. Examples include the investigation into subversion in Arnhem, the mystery guest study on the quality of customer interactions at the City of Arnhem, and the investigation into the City of Arnhem’s youth policy.

Who are we?

The Arnhem Audit Office consists of a chairperson and two members, all of whom are independent of the municipality. We operate as a team and are jointly responsible for the audit program and the quality of the audits we conduct.

The Audit Office is supported by two professional investigators. The Arnhem Audit Office outsources (parts of) its investigations and conducts investigations on its own. The Audit Office meets weekly (during the day). The Arnhem City Council’s Political Evening is held on Wednesday evenings.

As a member of the independent Audit Committee of Arnhem, you will be appointed by the city council. The appointment is made upon the recommendation of the audit committee. The term of office is six years.

Want to learn more about the Court of Audit? Visit: www.arnhem.nl/Bestuur/rekenkamer.

The Municipalities Act, and in particular “Chapter IVa. The Audit Office,” applies: wetten.nl - Regulations - Municipalities Act - BWBR0005416 (overheid.nl)

What do we offer you?

We are offering you an interesting and varied part-time position that makes a real difference in the municipality of Arnhem. You’ll be working at an Audit Office that is both dynamic and forward-thinking. We offer a fixed monthly stipend of €1,100 gross for your work. Travel and accommodation expenses are also reimbursed. The position requires two half-days per week, including at least one half-day during the day on Wednesday afternoons.

Who are we looking for?

The Arnhem City Council and the Arnhem Court of Audit place great value on a diverse team. We embrace differences and believe in diversity. We look for knowledge, skills, and motivation. That is why we ask that you:

• Bachelor's or master's level of work and thinking;
• Knowledge of municipal finance and an affinity for the physical domain;
• Experience conducting and/or supervising research relevant to politics and public administration;
• Knowledge of political processes, an understanding of administrative dynamics, and an affinity for local government;
• You are accustomed to working effectively toward a shared goal;

Finally, we require independence from Arnhem’s political sphere and municipal administration. This means that candidates interested in becoming members of the Court of Audit must not have held any administrative or executive position with or for the municipality of Arnhem in the past three years. Candidates must not hold any position that is incompatible with membership in the Court of Audit (see the list of criteria in Article 81f of the Municipalities Act).

Where will you be working?

The city council is committed to ensuring the city’s quality of life: Are there enough public services? Is the city clean and safe? Is there enough new construction? The city council sets the broad direction for what happens in the city, and the mayor and aldermen implement those policies. The city council oversees whether they are doing so properly.

We do this for the beautiful city of Arnhem, which, with over 163,000 residents, is the 12th largest city in the country. There are many innovative companies in the fields of energy, fashion, design, and culture. Arnhem is the capital of the province of Gelderland. It is home to a number of national and international attractions and has a rich history that remains relevant to this day. Arnhem is a municipality where urban dynamism, a natural living environment, and economic strength reinforce one another.

How do you apply?

You can apply for this position through April 24, 2022, by clicking the "Apply" button on the job listing page of our website. Please submit your resume and cover letter, in which we would like to see your answers to the following questions.

The council elections were held on March 16, 2022. Once the members of the audit committee have been appointed, we will review the resumes and cover letters and provide you with feedback. We aim to provide you with feedback by April 29, 2022, at the latest. The interviews will take place in the second half of May.

Motivational questions:

1) Experience in conducting and/or supervising research: in what (work) context do you have this experience? What methods and techniques do you use?

2) Interest in the physical environment: what enthusiasm do you bring to this area? This includes urban development and the physical environment, such as offices, homes, forests, rivers, roads, parks, and farms.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Arie Teeuw, Chair of the Court of Audit, at 06 – 46 14 12 52. If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact Maaike Piscaer, City Council Advisor for the Arnhem City Council, at 06 – 31 11 48 92.

Inclusion

We want to provide a place where everyone matters and where people feel welcome. We believe it’s important to have a diverse team that includes people of all ages, skills, and backgrounds. With all these different perspectives, we can do our work better and stay in step with developments in society. If you recognize yourself in the profile above and are enthusiastic about this part-time role, please feel free to apply.