Senior Policy Officer

The SER has advocated that sectors and companies take the initiative to enter into agreements on international corporate social responsibility (ICSR) with the government and civil society organizations. This creates a tool for addressing risks of human rights violations and environmental damage in international supply chains. For workers and local communities, this leads to better protection against adverse effects, and companies are assisted with problems they cannot solve on their own.

Since 2016, agreements have been concluded in various sectors, including the food industry. The SER facilitated the development of these agreements and has also been asked to assist with their implementation.

For the Food Agreement, we are looking for a

Senior Policy Officer

’s Key Responsibilities As a senior policy officer, you will serve as the “hub” in the implementation of a covenant. You will support the steering committee and working groups; develop proposals, at the request of the parties, for the elaboration and implementation of the covenant agreements; act as a point of contact for the parties; and coordinate their efforts to ensure successful implementation. You also promote collaboration with relevant national and international initiatives and contribute to communication regarding the covenant. You will work in a small team with two colleagues.

What are we looking for?

• A completed relevant university degree, such as public administration, law, political science, international relations, business administration, or a specialization in sustainability;
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience;
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility;
• Knowledge of and work experience in or with companies in the food industry is a plus;
• Strong problem-analysis and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written communication skills;
• An independent yet service-oriented organization, with a knack for facilitating discussions, the ability to bring different parties together, and a knack for analyzing and balancing competing interests (“mutual gains approach”);
• A practical mindset and the ability to effectively organize a variety of tasks;
• A proactive and collaborative attitude;
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

What do we offer you?
At the SER and within the International CSR Program Directorate, you’ll work in an environment with a unique dynamic. You’ll be closely involved with politics and government, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders from the business community and civil society who represent diverse interests. You’ll contribute ideas on complex issues and work on jointly supported, future-proof solutions. You’ll do this alongside enthusiastic colleagues with deep expertise. We also offer an attractive benefits package: a year-end bonus, a solid pension plan through the ABP, and extensive training and development opportunities.

We are initially offering a contract for a minimum of 32 hours per week for a period of one year. The salary scale depends on knowledge and experience, ranging from a minimum of €4,521 to a maximum of €6,107 gross per month based on full-time employment (38 hours per week). The SER collective bargaining agreement applies.

Information and Applications
Would you like to learn more about this position? Please contact Ruud van Soelen, Team Leader, by phone at 070-3499634 or by email at r.van.soelen@ser.nl. Interested? We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume! You can email them to the HR department at sollicitatie@ser.nl by May 1, 2022. The first interviews will take place on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, and the second interviews on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

A practical assignment may be part of the application process.

More information about the work of the IMVO Program Directorate is available at imvoconvenanten.nl and ser.nl