Senior Project Manager, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)

This is a unique opportunity to shape NWO-D’s D&I employer policy and, in doing so, make a difference for employees and NWO. It is a new (temporary) position for three years, with the freedom to help define the role’s scope. You will be working on at least three key D&I priorities: 

1. Recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce;
2. Creating a safe and inclusive organizational culture;
3. To put into practice internally what we also promote externally: embedding D&I in our own policies, procedures, and processes.

The work is

various: from policy development, building support, and connecting with

various stakeholders (internal and external) through to the hands-on implementation

of tangible results. You closely follow developments and know how to

translate this into NWO and applies scientific knowledge to the implementation of

proven effective interventions. Connecting is right up your alley, both

both people and projects and activities. You are sensitive to organizational needs and

use your persuasiveness and expertise to build support and enthusiasm for your

to develop plans. You will work across NWO-D, but will be part of the HR department

department.

In short, not a single day will

In this role, your responsibilities will be the same. Here is a sample of your duties:

• Drafting and implementing the

  D&I project plan(s) for NWO-D employer policy for the coming years.

• Project leader in the field of

  Diversity and inclusion: ensuring progress in activities/projects,

  budget monitoring and ensuring consistency across projects.

• Establishing and maintaining contacts with

  relevant external parties and networks.

• Building support and raising awareness

  across all levels of the organization.

• Organizing and setting up a

  feedback forums, networks, and employee communities for sharing experiences and

  to develop policies.

• Organizing events and

  meetings related to diversity and inclusion.

• Advising managers and

  D&I portfolio holders (executives and directors) at

  D&I issues.

• Designing activities within the framework

  of the Participation Act.

• Aligning with the D&I grant policy

  and NWO-I’s D&I employer policy.

Here's what you'll bring

along

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in project management

  and policy development and implementation.

• University-level work and thinking
• You have proven expertise in the field of

  Diversity and inclusion in organizations.

• You get a kick out of policy development and

  while actively participating in its implementation, for example

  by organizing events.

• You're not afraid to stand up for your beliefs and you know

  to get others excited about your plans and ideas and get them on board.

• You have strong analytical skills and know how to

  You are persuasive, results-oriented, and aware of your surroundings.

• You are a team player, have a good understanding of organizational dynamics, and

  strong communication skills.

Here you go

to work

Within the department

At NWO’s HR department, we know what matters to the organization. With our advice

and processes, and we leverage our own HR expertise as much as possible to

We tailor our advice and processes to the organization’s needs and take our

our own HR expertise in this area. Our HR strategy in this regard for the coming years

leading. We align NWO’s interests as an employer with the needs of the

individual employees and thus develop an optimal HR policy. With this

We use HR policies and attractive employment terms to retain (potential)

We engage our employees in our organization, challenge them, and retain them long-term

versatile. We take an innovative approach to our HR policies and align with what a

NWO’s rapidly changing environment demands. Of course, we do all of this in a

in an honest and careful manner.

A total of 24

HR staff, divided into three teams: Policy and Projects

(HR), Payroll and Personnel Administration (PPA), and Consulting. The head

HR, the B&P coordinator, the labor relations specialist, and the

The team leaders from Consulting and PSA together form the Management Team. You will work closely with them

with the HR consultants.

Make an offer

we you

A challenging and

a socially meaningful job in an enthusiastic team with excellent

terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Research institutions (Cao-OI (NL) - WVOI).

This is a

an employment contract for a period of one year, subject to satisfactory performance

with the option of a 2-year extension. This is a 0.8 FTE position. The

Salary depends on your knowledge and experience and amounts to, for a full-time position

Salary between €4,844 and €6,230 gross per month (scale 12, collective bargaining agreement)

Research institutions). In addition, we offer you, among other things, an 8% vacation bonus,

an end-of-year bonus of 8.33% and a very generous leave policy. In addition,

NWO is affiliated with the ABP for pension benefits, and we offer

partially paid parental leave, a discount on our group

health insurance and extensive training opportunities. We operate on a hybrid model

(partly in the office and partly at home), offer compensation for working from home

and traveling by public transportation, and provide a laptop and a mobile

NWO's phone number is available.

About NWO

The Dutch

The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is one of the most important

science funders in the Netherlands and ensures quality and innovation in the

science. NWO consists of a Domain Organization and an Institute Organization.

The NWO Domain Organization invests nearly one billion euros annually in

curiosity-driven research, demand-driven research with

societal impact and research infrastructure. Based on recommendations from

selects leading scientists and experts from the Netherlands and abroad and

NWO funds research proposals submitted by universities and research institutions.

The NWO Domain Organization is made up of approximately 750 passionate and dedicated

employees.

Promoting

scientific research and the advancement of scientific and

societal impact—in short, the success of NWO—depends entirely on the commitment,

the quality, passion, and diversity of our employees. We work every day

once again creating an inclusive environment where all employees can

grow and feel valued and engaged. A work environment that offers room

embraces diversity and where everyone can excel, feel inspired, and

feels motivated. NWO’s core values are commitment, reliability,

connecting and groundbreaking.

Shall we?

Want to meet?

When you think that

If the above profile matches your qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Please send us your resume and cover letter by Sunday, September 4, via the

"Apply" button on the NWO website. The job interviews

will be held both online (Friday morning, September 9) and at our office in Den

The Hague (Tuesday morning, September 13).

And, us

You will receive a contract proposal from us following a successful second interview at the end

Good afternoon.

Would you like to know more?

Want to learn more about our organization? Check outwww.nwo.nl. Daisy Boogaard would be happy to tell you more about the

position. She can be reached atd.boogaard@nwo.nl or via

0682137449. Our department’s HR advisor, Nicole Verhoeven (n.verhoeven@nwo.nl, 0612200525), can explain the procedure. You can contact us via WhatsApp

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