Senior Communications Advisor, Scientific Climate Council

Senior Communications Advisor, Scientific Climate Council

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy / Scientific Climate Council (WKR)

Job Description

As a communications advisor, you will be responsible for the WKR’s communications at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels. The Communications Department is part of the WKR Secretariat. You will liaise with the Communications Directorate of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) as needed. You will participate in internal meetings and advise the Secretary-Director and the (Council) Advisors on current and future communications. You may occasionally serve as a spokesperson.

You will begin by developing the communication strategy, the foundation of which is currently being laid. This communication strategy must contribute to the effective positioning of the WKR. You will also organize communications related to the WKR’s recommendations. This includes writing content for the website and social media, communicating with government officials, and organizing events. You will be responsible for the content on the website and ensuring consistency in all WKR communications. From the outset, you will be involved in preparing the various recommendations to ensure they have an impact after publication.

You will also maintain contact with relevant stakeholders and identify opportunities for collaboration, potential risks, and relevant developments for the WKR.

The advisory work will be approached from a wide range of academic perspectives. This requires you to be able to translate academic texts into accessible communications. In doing so, you will play a mentoring role for your fellow communications advisors and other secretariat staff. 

What will you be doing?

Your responsibilities:

• The chair, board members, and the executive director provide guidance on the communication of advisory projects and the positioning of the WKR.
• Working with fellow advisors to develop various communications related to recommendations or current events pertaining to the WKR.
• Managing online communications (website and social media) and assisting council members with interviews, presentations, and webinars.
• Managing external contractors for publications and events.
• Contribute to internal communication and the planning of team-building days.
• Drafting internal documents such as the work program, annual report, and evaluations.
• When necessary, act as a spokesperson and point of contact for external parties, including government officials and political leaders.

Job Requirements

• Experience working with knowledge-intensive organizations. Preferably with experience in science communication.
• Academic-level thinking and work skills, and a relevant degree in communication.
• Experience in translating complex scientific documents into clear, accessible texts and communications.
• An interest in and experience with climate issues.
• Experience with or an interest in developing and promoting new organizations or organizational units is a plus.
• Experience with project-based work.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Networking skills.
• Prepared to switch flexibly between strategic, tactical, and operational tasks

Skills:

• Team player
• Creative
• Experience in public speaking is a plus.

Terms of Employment

Salary level: Grade 12

Monthly salary: Min. €4,092 – Max. €6,045 (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

• 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.
• 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.

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’s 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 / Scientific Climate Council (WKR) invites you to apply on their website. Click the button below to leave this site and go 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.