Senior Policy Advisor for Diversity

The position

As Senior Diversity Policy Advisor, you will be the driving force behind the

shaping policies that contribute to an inclusive and equitable city. You

works closely with management and the board to make strategic decisions

articulates and ensures that policy documents are clear and persuasive. As

As a sparring partner for your team, you are not only responsible for the

content, but also for coaching and supporting your colleagues, so that the

team works together to achieve its goals. You play a key role in advising

the alderman and asking critical questions that help guide the

policy. In addition, you are responsible for maintaining

grant relationships, which are essential for funding the programs.

The position requires a strategic thinker who is capable of handling complex

translate social issues into concrete policy proposals. You

have experience working under pressure and are good at setting priorities so that

address both ad hoc and long-term issues. As a senior

As a policy advisor, you are constantly in contact with various teams and departments

and external partners to collaborate on creating social impact. You have

experience or interest in the topics of anti-discrimination, empowerment, and

inclusion, which helps you further improve and update policies. You

works in a dynamic environment where flexibility and creative thinking

are essential.

In this role, you will be expected not only to provide policy advice,

but also actively contributes to the realization of concrete

results. You know how to navigate a political and complex environment and

takes the lead when necessary. You have the ability to think both strategically

You are a practical thinker and are passionate about promoting equality

opportunities for everyone in the city. As part of a passionate and diverse

In this department, you’ll work alongside passionate colleagues who are dedicated to

a more inclusive society. The team is close-knit and results-oriented, with

successes are celebrated together and challenges are seen as opportunities for

growth.

Here's what you do on an average day

• You advise on and implement complex projects and translate trends into

translates anti-discrimination measures into concrete policy proposals and ensures their implementation

of this. In addition, you will draft administrative documents and handle

consulting.

• You write letters to council members, prepare reports, and ensure that

prompt handling of council questions and requests for information.

• You will track progress, report on, and monitor the financial

and monitors the operational progress of projects and reports on this to the

management.

• You will manage the grant process and oversee the process of

grant applications and awards, and monitors compliance with

terms and conditions.

• You identify and interpret trends within society

identifies trends and translates them into policy proposals and projects.

• You promote collaboration and build coalitions. You work together with

internal and external stakeholders to achieve common goals

achieve.

This is where you get started

We want to be a good employer that ensures all colleagues feel

feel seen and valued. We value the differences among our colleagues, all of whom

Diversity leads to better results for our organization and our city.

Our goal is to have a workforce that reflects the

Amsterdam's workforce. So whoever you are, you're always welcome here

Welcome!

The Diversity Division, part of the Youth, Care, and Diversity Department

(JZD) works to combat discrimination and promote

emancipation and the promotion of inclusion in Amsterdam. We translate the

the council's goals and interpret social developments

the area of diversity and inclusion. We translate this into concrete

policy objectives. We provide grants and contracts to organizations that

contribute to these goals. We maintain a network of relevant stakeholders and

residents of the city and serve in an advisory and policy-setting capacity within the municipality.

In this role, you will be working in a department of 20 people who

the composition can be very diverse.

To address these societal challenges in the area of diversity

we are working on various substantive tasks that are grouped into two

Teams: Emancipation and Anti-Discrimination. Examples of themes and projects

Within these teams are: Discriminatie.nl grant administration, follow-up

action research on anti-discrimination, the legacy of slavery, LGBTIQ+

policy, women's and men's empowerment, improving the status of

transgender people, keti koti.

What you bring

For this position as Senior Diversity Policy Advisor, you must have:

• At least 5 years of work experience as a (policy) advisor within a

political/administrative context.

• At least 5 years of experience in grant management and/or procurement processes

and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A writing assignment may be part of the selection process.

You should have the following skills:

• Analytical skills: Able to distinguish between main and secondary issues, a

Break down the problem into parts and identify logical connections

between the various sub-aspects.

• Environmental awareness: Demonstrate that you are well-informed about

professional, organizational, social, political

developments or other environmental factors and knows how to effectively

apply to one's own role or organization.

• Collaboration: Makes a constructive contribution to a shared

outcome, particularly the atmosphere and relationships within the group, or

the team.

• Results-oriented approach: Using specific goals as a starting point for

one's own behavior and sticking to it until the goal is achieved.

What we offer you

As a Senior Diversity Policy Advisor, you will work a minimum of 32 and a maximum of 36

hours per week, and you can count on the following terms of employment.

• A gross monthly salary ranging from €5,070 to €6,862 (pay grade 12)

based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary will be determined based on

your education, knowledge, and experience.

• A one-year employment contract, followed by

the possibility of a permanent contract if you are currently

do not yet have an employment contract with the municipality, or have only a temporary one

Amsterdam.

• If you already have a permanent employment contract with the

If you are a resident of the City of Amsterdam, you will retain your residency and be transferred.

• Development and training opportunities. Our internal

The Amsterdam School training center offers a variety of courses,

development programs and on-the-job coaching that allow you to

continue to challenge.

• An individual choice budget (ICB) equal to 17.05% of your salary that

you can use, for example, to build up additional retirement savings or for additional

days off.

• A pension plan with ABP, the pension fund for government employees and

education.

• A mileage allowance of €0.10 per kilometer for travel by

by car, €0.15 per kilometer for travel by bicycle, and €0.21 per

kilometers for travel by public transportation. This applies to trips of up to 45 kilometers one way

commute distance and the number of days you work in the office.

• For days you work from home, you will receive a work-from-home allowance of €3

net pay per workday you work from home. We have set office days,

namely on Mondays and Thursdays.

• A monthly contribution toward health insurance.

Want to know more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out our Employee Policies

City of Amsterdam (PGA) on www.amsterdam.nl/pga.

Apply for this job

• If this job opening interests you, please send us your application

Please apply by March 16, 2025, using the application format

the website.

• We would like to receive your cover letter, in which you describe, in no more than one A4 page

This page explains why your work experience and skills align with

this position. Your motivation will be taken into account during the selection process.

• The selection process begins immediately after the application deadline and consists of

consisting of a resume/cover letter review and an interview round. There may be an additional

second interview, which may include a writing assignment.

• If your resume meets the job requirements, we’d love to invite you

for a job interview.

• The interviews will take place in person at our office located at

1 Amstel Street in Amsterdam.

• We ask every colleague who joins our team to provide a recent

Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

We do not appreciate unsolicited sales calls from recruitment agencies, and such calls may

lead to exclusion from our other recruitment efforts. Unsolicited

We consider the practice of agencies sending resumes to our employees to be a form of client acquisition. This

We do not accept resumes.

Do you have any questions about this job opening?

For more information about the position, please contact Diana Landveld, Head of the Diversity Department

via d.landveld@amsterdam.nl.

For questions about the application process, please contact Massäabi, Ismahan at i.massaabi@amsterdam.nl.