Senior Policy Officer for Diversity and Inclusion

About the role

You will work alongside 14 colleagues onDiversity in the Workplace: promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a senior policy officer, you will monitor the progress and coherence of the various projects and have final responsibility for the content of guidelines and documents.

About the Labor Market Program

You will be working in the Labor Market program. In this program, approximately 20 policy officers work enthusiastically together on SER recommendations regarding current issues related to the labor market and education,promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, andlifelong learning.

What will you be doing?

• You will coordinate the annual monitoring of theDiversity Charter: you will analyze the reports submitted by the signatories and identify trends and lessons learned.
• You are the account manager for the research project"Het Moet Wel Werken": you are responsible for completing the current project and for the follow-up.
• You have final responsibility for the content of Diversiteit in Bedrijf’spublications.
• You will contribute to the strategic development of Diversity in the Workplace and draft policy documents.
• You will ensure the coherence of the various projects and contribute to the project report.
• You keep up to date with developments in the areas of diversity and inclusion in politics, academia, and current events.
• You will lead the project team’s knowledge development and coach the policy staff on their contributions to publications, writing skills, and advisory meetings with companies and organizations.
• You will contribute your expertise toSER recommendations.

Job Requirements

You have experience with:

• writing guidelines, research reports, and grant reports.
• coaching colleagues.
• processing and analyzing large amounts of information, and translating this into a vision, opportunities, and threats.
• working in a political and administrative context.
• project management or program coordination.
• promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

What do we offer?

This is a position for a minimum of 32 and a maximum of 38 hours per week. It is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension, depending on funding. Start date: as soon as possible. The salary ranges from a minimum of €4,936 to a maximum of €6,668 gross per month for full-time employment (38 hours per week). The SER collective bargaining agreement applies. View theother terms of employment.

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. The Council brings together independent members appointed by the Crown, employers, and employees. Approximately 170 staff members work in the SER’s administrative organization.

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 enhances 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. We welcome colleagues with disabilities. Depending on the nature of the disability, accommodations may be made in the role.

Application Process

Please note! We do not require a resume or cover letter. We ask that you describe your experience by answering three questions on the application form. You can apply through February 29, 2024. We will respond to your application by March 11 at the latest. The first interview will take place on Wednesday, March 13. Prior to the first interview, we ask you to submit a guide, note, or publication that you have written or co-authored. The second interview will take place on Thursday, March 21. Prior to the second interview, you will complete a writing assignment. We aim to complete the application process by the end of March.

To ensure that all candidates are evaluated consistently, we use a scoring form. This allows us to assess candidates during the application process, interviews, and writing assignments solely based on the competencies listed in the job posting. During the interviews, we ask all candidates the same questions so that we can determine the extent to which they meet the job requirements.

Do you have any questions about the position? Please contact Alice Odé, Program Manager for the Labor Market Program, at 070 3499 588. Do you have any questions about the application process or terms of employment? Please contact Roos van Rijn, Human Resources & Organization Advisor, at 070 3499 704.

Will you be our new colleague? If so, please apply as soon as possible—but no later than February 29, 2024— on our website.