(Senior) Diversity and Inclusion Policy Officer

(Senior) Diversity and Inclusion Policy Officer

About the SER

The Social and Economic Council (SER) advises the government and parliament on the broad outlines of socio-economic policy. The SER also facilitates agreements and covenants and performs administrative tasks. Independent members appointed by the Crown, employers, and employees work together within the SER. The secretariat has a staff of approximately 140 full-time equivalents.

SER staff work in a particularly dynamic environment. They operate in close proximity to the political sphere, collaborating with a wide range of civil society organizations that often have divergent interests. Policy analysts work in project teams to address current socioeconomic issues. The organization has an informal atmosphere and fosters a great deal of personal interaction.

We believe that diversity within our organization contributes to the quality and support for our work. We strive to be an organization where everyone can be themselves and is given the opportunity to grow. 

About the role

You will be working in the Good Governance and Innovation program. In this program, approximately 15 policy officers work enthusiastically together to promote employee participation, working conditions, gender equality, work-life balance, and (gender) diversity & inclusion at the top levels of companies. The SER supports companies in implementing the new law aimed at increasing gender diversity in the (sub)top management of the business sector. To this end, the SER has developed a digital diversity portal for companies in collaboration with stakeholders. As a (senior) policy officer, you will spend part of your time working in the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) project team, where you will primarily contribute substantively to the further development of the diversity portal. In addition, you will help draft policy recommendations and participate in other activities of the program.

What will you be doing?

• You will contribute your expertise to the drafting of policy recommendations on gender equality and the broader field of diversity and inclusion.
• You will contribute to a long-term vision for promoting gender equality in the labor market and within organizations.
• You will provide support and advice to companies subject to the Inclusion Quota and Targets Act (diversity portal and help desk).
• You prepare the content for webinars and other events, and you enjoy speaking yourself.
• You maintain contact with relevant parties, such as government agencies and social partners.
• Drawing on your expertise, you will contribute to various activities at the SER.

What are your skills?

• You work at an academic level in terms of both work and thinking.
• You have at least a few years of work experience.
• You have knowledge of and an interest in diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality. 
• You have strong analytical skills: you understand the essence of complex issues and can distinguish between the main points and the details.
• You are able to contribute creatively to solutions for complex issues.
• You also have knowledge of innovative approaches such as design thinking and collaborative negotiation.
• You are skilled at managing the various (and sometimes conflicting) interests of different parties and know how to bring them together.
• Communication skills: In your presentations, both verbal and written, you adapt your language and style to the audience or the situation.
• Networking: You actively seek connections and maintain relationships with relevant individuals and organizations

What do we offer?

This is a position for 32–40 hours per week, initially for one year, with the possibility of a permanent contract thereafter. Start date: as soon as possible. The salary ranges from a minimum of €4,505 to a maximum of €6,668 gross per month based on full-time employment. The other terms of employment can be found on our website, https://www.ser.nl/nl/ser/werken-bij-SER/Arbeidsvoorwaarden.

Application Process

For this application process, we ask that you upload a resume and answer two questions in the application form. You do not need to write a cover letter. You will receive a response to your application by phone or email no later than one week after the job posting closes. The first interviews will take place on Monday, May 15, 2023. A second interview will take place during the week of May 22, 2023. A writing assignment may be part of the application process. We aim to complete the application process by the end of May.

To ensure that all candidates are evaluated consistently, we use scoring forms. We use these to assess job-specific criteria during the application process and job-specific competencies during the interview stage. During the selection process, we ask all candidates the same questions so that we can determine the extent to which you meet the job requirements. 

Do you have any questions about the job opening or the application process? Please contact Ivy Koopmans, Program Manager, at 070 3499529.

Will you be our new colleague? If so, please apply as soon as possible, but no later than May 7, 2023, via our website, https://www.ser.nl/nl/ser/werken-bij-SER/vacatures/sr-diversiteit-inclusie.