Matchmaker: Energy for Industry

Job Description

A more sustainable Netherlands requires both the accelerated deployment of renewable energy infrastructure for electricity, CO2, and hydrogen, and the accelerated transition of Dutch industry toward sustainability. This is one of the priorities for this cabinet term. Together with the team, you will ensure that the industry’s transition to sustainability is achieved on time. Are you ready for this impactful challenge?

By joining forces, removing bottlenecks, and organizing effectively, we can accelerate progress. That is why stakeholders within the industry, grid operators, government agencies, and energy producers have decided to jointly establish the National Program for the Sustainability of Industry (NPVI). The NPVI will take the lead in developing both the demand and supply sides for projects of national importance. You will work with colleagues from grid operators, industry, energy suppliers, provinces, municipalities, and, of course, with representatives from the national government, particularly the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W). This diverse composition helps us better understand each other’s positions and interests, and ensures we maintain direct lines of communication with the broader stakeholder community. As a result, you will develop a broad and engaging professional network.

As a member of this team, your focus will be on the industrial sector. In this role, you will ensure that the supply and demand for electrons and molecules are effectively matched at both the strategic and tactical levels. You will be responsible for the Energy Strategy Clusters (CES) developed by the six industrial clusters. Having a clear understanding of the needs and sustainability pathways that the industry clusters wish to follow is essential to anticipate the realization of infrastructure through initiatives such as the MIEK. You will also work on establishing a data safehouse and ensuring effective guidance within the industry clusters regarding the sustainability agenda. The strength of NPVI lies in the fact that various stakeholders in the sustainability of industry and our energy system work together as one team. By taking the lead, we will take a major step toward a better climate and a sustainable industry in the coming years.

As a pioneer, you’ll maintain an overview, contribute ideas on how we’ll fulfill our coordinating role, and develop the tools we’ll use to do so. We’re looking for a candidate with knowledge of making industry more sustainable and the investments and infrastructure required to achieve that. You know how to foster and evaluate commitment through your dedication. From a broad perspective, you can translate your expertise into policy and infrastructure decisions.

You’ll have the opportunity to fully take ownership of your role, and your initiative and results-oriented approach will be highly valued. Does this sound like something you’d be interested in? If so, we’d love to talk with you about how you can help accelerate the transition to a more sustainable Netherlands.

Job Requirements

You know how to streamline processes, think creatively, and work effectively in a project-based environment—all while keeping the big picture in mind. You get a real boost from bringing structure to things, just as you do from achieving results. You have relevant experience in the worlds of industry, research, or government. You easily build connections, know how to gather knowledge and expertise around you, can get people on board with your ideas, and enjoy developing yourself within this unique program team. You have knowledge of technology and economic decisions, and you’re skilled at working in a process-oriented and systematic way. This allows you to guide the articulation of industry needs and effectively interpret the insights that emerge from them. You can evaluate industry project proposals on their merits and translate them into implications for policy decisions. You value collaboration and enjoy pioneering new approaches. You view the fact that this serves a social purpose as a welcome bonus.

Skills:

• A team player who can collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, both within and outside the government.
• A focus on results, combined with a healthy dose of flexibility and creativity.
• Experience or an interest in the industrial, energy, or infrastructure sectors.

Terms of Employment

• Pay grade: 12, scale 13
• Monthly salary: Min. €4,214 – Max. €6,989 (gross)
• Employment status: Permanent employment contract
• Minimum number of hours per week: 32
• Maximum number of hours per week: 36

Other terms and conditions of employment

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB). The ICB consists of money (16.37% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the ICB, you can make choices that suit you and customize part of your employment benefits. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-friendly purposes. The Dutch government is strongly committed to personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. Secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, company fitness programs, full reimbursement of your public transportation costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

Details

• The introductory and selection process consists of at least two rounds of interviews and a final discussion regarding terms of employment.
• Checking references or conducting an assessment may be part of the selection process.
• Colleagues within the central government who are permanent employees may be seconded or transferred while retaining their current employment status.
• If you do not (yet) have a permanent position as a civil servant, you will start with a temporary position with the prospect of a permanent one.

What else do we offer you:

• A pleasant work environment with excellent facilities, just a short walk from the central station.
• Plenty of opportunities to continue developing your skills and specialize.
• We believe it’s important to maintain a good work-life balance. Working hours can be arranged flexibly by mutual agreement.
• If you are hired, hybrid work is an option; you will work partly from home and partly at the office. We believe it is important to have a good home office setup. We therefore offer a subsidy for home office equipment and a work-from-home allowance in accordance with the Central Government Collective Labor Agreement (CAO Rijk).

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Interested in applying?

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy / Directorate-General for Enterprise and Innovation (DGBI) invites you to apply on their website. Click the button below to leave this site and go directly to the application form. The government values a diverse and inclusive organization. Working in diverse teams makes us more effective, more innovative, and makes the work more enjoyable. Everyone is therefore invited to apply.

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