Investigation Manager (NVWA-IOD)

As a manager, you—along with your fellow managers and the IOD Management Team—are one of the driving forces behind the continued development of the IOD division. You are a member of the Investigation Management Team and the IOD’s broader Management Team. Together, you work to strengthen cohesion within the department and the connection with the Intelligence & Strategy department, so that we can combat fraud as effectively as possible and make the work better and more enjoyable. You are the link between the Management Team and the team members. You implement policy, keep your employees informed of developments within the department, and actively encourage and support them in participating in these efforts. Your responsibilities also include serving as the portfolio holder for a number of topics to be determined jointly.

You will oversee the efficient and effective conduct of criminal investigations by the lead investigators, ensuring that work is carried out in a structured, planned, and project-based manner. These investigations involve close collaboration with colleagues from other NVWA departments and other investigative agencies, such as the FIOD, ILT-IOD, and the police. 

In addition, you are a general investigating officer and an assistant public prosecutor, or are willing to obtain these qualifications, and you will exercise investigative powers yourself when appropriate. 

Has reading this job posting made you so enthusiastic that you’d like to apply? We’d love to receive your resume and cover letter, and we ask that you also answer the following questions in your cover letter: 

1. What appeals to you about this management position?

2. Why choose the NVWA?

3. Describe a recent success in which you were able to build a high-performing team.

4. What challenges have you faced recently in balancing your time and attention between your roles as team leader and management team member? How did you resolve those challenges, and what insights do you bring to this situation?

5. What is your interest in criminal investigation?

Here's what you get

• scale 13
• €5,212 – €7,747 (gross)
• Fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of conversion to a permanent contract
• 1 year
• 36 hours

Here's what else we offer

In addition to an onboarding program tailored to your role and extensive training and/or coaching opportunities to support your professional growth, we also offer the following employee benefits:

Individual Choice Budget

You will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB) equal to 16.50% of your gross annual salary. You can choose to have your ICB paid out, for example, on a monthly or annual basis, or you can use it to purchase additional leave hours. In addition, you can use your IKB to purchase a (electric) bicycle for commuting tax-free, set up your home office,pay off your student loan with tax benefits up to a maximum of €2,000 per year,or even make your home more sustainable. To encourage this, the national government offers an employer contribution on top of the IKB.

Vacation days

If you work 36 hours a week, you are entitled to 144 vacation hours and 64 IKB leave hours per year. Do you work more or fewer hours? In that case, these hours are calculated proportionally. And if you don’t need as much vacation time? Then you can also choose to have your 64 IKB leave hours paid out or added to your IKB saved leave.

Travel Expense Reimbursement

You will receive a commuter pass that allows you to travel by train in second class for your commute. Do you bike to work? If so, you will receive a travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer cycled.

If you hold a field-based position, you are often eligible for an electric company car. You may also use this vehicle for personal purposes, subject to the additional tax liabilityand a personal contribution.

Leave Policies

The government offers various leave schemes for different situations, such as (supplementary) maternity leave (up to 5 weeks with 100% pay), parental leave (up to 9 weeks with 100% pay in the first year and an additional 75% for 4 weeks), care leave, and adoption/foster care leave.

Pension

The Dutch government offers an attractive pension plan through ABP, the General Civil Service Pension Fund. Read more about the ABP pension plan here.

Additional allowances and reimbursements

For some positions at the NVWA, it is necessary to work outside regular office hours or to be on call. However, these requirements are offset by additional allowances or compensation. For example, we offer an on-call and standby duty allowance and an irregular shift allowance.

Here is what we are asking for

You are a manager who connects, coaches, and motivates. You are closely involved with your team and their work, and you encourage your employees in their personal and professional development. With your change management skills, you know how to motivate the team and help them grow, and you are driven to bring out the best in people, both personally and professionally. You focus on results, resolve issues, and provide constructive feedback. You are not afraid to be in the spotlight and are good at putting things into perspective. You understand the relevance of the public interests we stand for and are sensitive to organizational dynamics. 

In your role as a role model, you consistently represent the NVWA’s image. In everything you do, you embody the NVWA’s core values: transparency, reliability, independence, and professionalism. You provide guidance and instill a sense of calm. You are a good listener and have a knack for understanding processes. Diversity, an open culture, and a positive atmosphere are important to you, and you actively promote these values. 

To be eligible for the position of Investigation Manager, you must have at least the following:

• University-level work and thinking skills

• Proven experience in managing and coaching professionals.

• You have strong communication skills.

• Experience in process improvement and contributing ideas at both the tactical and strategic levels.

• You have a proven interest in criminal investigations and are either a certified investigator or are willing to obtain that certification. You are also willing to obtain certification as an assistant district attorney.

If you don’t meet all the job requirements but believe that your talents can make a positive contribution to our team, we still warmly invite you to apply.

This position requires the following skills:

• Situational awareness

• Collaborate 

• Managing a team

• Employee development

• Reflect

The NVWA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of society and places great importance on an inclusive hiring policy. We therefore encourage everyone to apply, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

This is where you'll be working

More about the Intelligence and Investigation Service

You will be working in the Intelligence and Investigation Service (IOD) division. The IOD is one of the four Special Investigation Services (BOD) in the Netherlands and conducts criminal investigations across all areas of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The IOD has 180 employees, divided into two departments and eleven teams.

The Investigation Department consists of seven teams: five Investigation teams in Eindhoven, Wageningen, Zwolle, and Utrecht, the Forensics team, and the Digicluster team, both located in Utrecht. Each team has a team leader. The department is led by the Head of the Investigation Department, who, together with the Head of Intelligence & Strategy and the Director of NVWA-IOD, forms the IOD Management Team.

Criminal investigations are one of the enforcement tools the NVWA uses to improve compliance across a wide range of sectors. We are here to tackle serious, often supply-chain-related and cross-border, fraud and other criminal activity within the NVWA’s areas of responsibility. From our independent position, supported by in-depth knowledge and the ability to utilize (special) investigative powers, we are an indispensable link in enforcement for the NVWA and its partners. We are visionary and decisive in our approach to fraud from a broad perspective, with a focus on effective intervention that maximizes societal impact.

This involves close cooperation with other divisions of the NVWA (in particular the Inspection Division), the Public Prosecution Service (OM), other special investigation services (BODs), the National Police, and investigative services and authorities abroad, whether or not through Europol and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).

About the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)

In the Netherlands, we take it for granted that the products we use and everything we eat are safe. We expect animals to be treated well, even if they are destined for slaughter. We want to be able to consume fruits and vegetables without a second thought, and other products are “naturally” fine too. We want to be able to walk in nature without worry and buy toys for our children without suspicion. As consumers, we simply rely on that; for us, it goes without saying.

But we sometimes forget that companies work hard every day to maintain those high standards. That it isn’t always easy for business owners to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. We also forget that the government oversees this. Safety sounds so simple, but it isn’t.

What does the NVWA do?

The staff of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) work hard every day to maintain that standard. Through dialogue with businesses in the hospitality sector, slaughterhouses, plant cultivation, and other producers, the NVWA monitors food and product safety, plant health, and the welfare of animals, nature, and the environment. We do so in accordance with national and international laws and regulations. We operate on a basis of trust, but we take firm action against businesses that do not adhere strictly to the rules. In the interest of society.

We closely monitor where the greatest risks lie and where oversight is most urgently needed, so that we can inform consumers and others in a timely manner. The NVWA also plays a key role in export inspections and in the import of products into Europe.

What does the NVWA stand for?

The NVWA is responsible for overseeing animal welfare, animal health, food safety, product safety, tobacco and alcohol prevention, plant health, and nature and the environment.

The Dutch government strives to be an employer that every employee—regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, or disability—wants to work for. Addressing social issues in diverse teams makes us more effective and innovative. That makes the work meaningful and challenging.

The NVWA is an agency of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature (LVVN) and the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport.

Details

• Applications will be considered in accordance with applicable agreements, including the Central Government Collective Labor Agreement and the NVP Application Code.
• A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required to work at the NVWA.
• If the position involves a fixed-term employment contract with the prospect of becoming permanent, the permanent contract is initially preceded by a one-year contract. Provided the employee proves to be suitable, the contract is generally converted into a permanent contract of indefinite duration after one year.
• Is this a job opening for a fixed-term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent, but do you already have a permanent position as a civil servant? If so, you will retain your permanent position.
• If the position is initially a fixed-term role, it will not be reopened if the role can be made permanent within the organization and the (initially) temporary position was filled by an internal employee with a permanent contract.
• Online screening—for example, through search engines or social media—can be part of the selection process.
• A competency test and/or an assessment may be part of the selection process.
• A comprehensive A or B screening by the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) may be required for certain positions at the NVWA, including those in the Intelligence and Investigation Service (IOD).
• Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.
• We will review your application and respond no later than 10 business daysafter the application deadline.
• Are you applying for this position as a priority candidate through VWNW or due to a disability? (Priority Candidate) In that case, in addition to your resume and cover letter, you will also need a referral letter and a nomination letter. The nomination letter is prepared by the VWNW manager. You can add the additional documents, such as the designation letter and nomination letter, by first submitting your application (without the designation letter and nomination letter), and then clicking on the link in the confirmation email. After logging in, you can then add the designation letter and the nomination letter under “Additional documents.”

About the Manager job category

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