Social Innovator

At Kennisland, we have been working independently and tirelessly for more than twenty years to advance social progress—for example, by addressing the teacher shortage, reducing inequality, modernizing the healthcare sector, and fostering participatory energy transition. We experiment in practice and explore new possibilities for the future. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a social innovator for at least 32 hours per week.

You recognize the need for change and are driven by a deep-seated desire to advance society. You thrive on working with groups of people and know how to inspire them to take action. You are able to collaborate with our partners to explore, discover, and design. You know how to clearly communicate the knowledge and insights you gain. We are specifically looking for someone who speaks their mind, takes a critical look at themselves, others, and society as a whole, is willing to learn (together), and contributes to the development of our organization.

In short, as a social innovator at Kennisland, you want to turn big ideas into concrete projects that drive social progress. You’ll do this alongside a team of dedicated, independent-minded, and curious Kennislanders.

Here’s what we expect from you:

• an intrinsic motivation to bring about real change in society;
• between 1 and 5 years of relevant work experience in social innovation;
• including adaptability and sensitivity to diversity: you are empathetic, consider issues from different perspectives, and connect well with diverse audiences;
• demonstrable writing skills and strong presentation skills;
• experience with action research and other (research) methods;
• experience in guiding groups through learning and development processes;
• Experience with project management and launching new projects.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• develop, implement, and support new and existing KL projects, including in the areas of education and youth, healthcare reform, and/or government in transition;
• conducting action research, facilitating learning processes, developing change strategies;
• organize and facilitate online and in-person workshops;
• write news articles and opinion pieces.

Careers at Kennisland

Kennisland is an organization that encourages your own ideas and initiatives. Our team consists ofcritical, passionate, and optimistic people who care deeply about pressing social issues, explore ways to improve them, and take action. We work from a pleasant office in the heart of Amsterdam and offer you a high degree of responsibility, flexibility, excellent benefits, and plenty of opportunities for professional development. We’ll make sure you settle in comfortably at Kennisland; we learn with and from each other, and there’s an individual training budget. Kennisland is part of the CAOP Group.
How can you apply?

We are looking for several colleagues, and depending on your knowledge and work experience, you will be classified under the CAOP collective bargaining agreement as a junior consultant (scale 10: maximum salary €4,874) or a mid-level consultant (scale 11: maximum salary €5,735). This is based on a 38-hour workweek, excluding an 8% vacation allowance and a 9.56% flexible spending allowance. An aptitude and personality test and an integrity scan may be part of the application process.

Please submit your response using this form. If you have any questions, please contact Tamara Mangelaars at werk@kl.nl or 020-5756720. 

Kennisland is committed to inclusivity and believes that diversity strengthens our society and improves our work. We strive to make Kennisland as diverse as possible.