(Senior) Policy Officer, General Economic Policy (AEP)

At the General Economic Policy (AEP) Directorate of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy in The Hague, you will be working at the heart of economic decision-making in the Netherlands. AEP is seeking a (senior) policy officer for the Macroeconomics, Planning, and Sustainable Economy (MODE) cluster. In this cluster, colleagues address the major economic issues of the day in areas such as the business cycle and inflation, the National Growth Fund, the planning of the energy infrastructure of the future, economic security, the business climate, and business policy. The position is within our Macroeconomics team.

In short, your responsibilities as a policy officer at AEP will include the following:

Keeping abreast of current events, responding to new developments, conducting in-depth analyses, bringing these to the attention of top political and civil service officials, and providing recommendations for, for example, the preparation of civil service briefings, sub-councils, and the Council of Ministers.

To operate effectively, you need to build a strong network—both within and across departments, as well as with external experts—so that you can be involved early in the policymaking process and proactively influence policy development.

AEP offers you a diverse range of work, a variety of topics, and the opportunity to apply economic theory in practice.

Job Requirements

• You are an (general) economist with an interest in macroeconomics.
• You combine an academic background with a broad interest in social and political issues, a knack for policy, and strong analytical skills.
• You are a team player, collaborative, eager to learn, and proactive.
• You know how to build and engage with a relevant network
• You can quickly identify the key points in policy documents and are able to provide insightful advice—even under time pressure—on potential sensitivities and risks.
• You have a keen understanding of the political and administrative landscape and are therefore able to translate your analyses into recommendations for senior civil servants and political leaders.
• You enjoy delving into more strategic questions related to your field. You approach this with boldness and creativity, clearly communicating complex topics and presenting your point of view persuasively.

Does this position sound like a good fit for you, but are you unsure whether you meet all the requirements? If so, we’d love to see your resume. Of course, you’re always welcome to give us a call to discuss it further!

Skills:

• Analytical
• Board sensitivity
• Environmental awareness
• Collaborate
• Perseverance

Terms of Employment

Salary level: Grade 11, Grade 12

Monthly salary: Min. €3,608 – Max. €6,227 (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

• 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.
• Candidates for reassignment and candidates subject to mandatory job-to-job placement who are not employees of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy or the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality must include a designation decision from the competent authority with their application.
• 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.

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 is 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 Economy and Digitalization (DGED) invites you to apply on their website. Clicking the button below will take you away from this site and 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.