Senior Policy Officer, Area-Specific Subversion

Efforts to build a resilient government include better protecting elected officials and civil servants from threats and intimidation, as well as ensuring their safety at home. In addition, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations is committed to supporting municipalities in their efforts to address issues in vulnerable areas. This includes promoting a data-driven approach to combating subversion in vacation parks and tackling unscrupulous slumlords in vulnerable areas.

We do this through legislation and regulations, as well as by developing guidelines and conducting monitoring. The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations also encourages the development and dissemination of knowledge and experiences, including through learning communities and research.

In this way, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations contributes to the broader mission of the Ministry of Justice and Security to combat organized subversive crime. This is a complex task that requires extensive coordination with municipalities, the police, and the Public Prosecution Service, as well as other ministries and enforcement agencies such as the FIOD and Customs. This coordination takes place, among other things, in various strategic consultations, such as the Strategic Security Consultation, the Strategic Consultation on Subversion, the G40 Security Group, and the Ministerial Commission on Combating Subversion.

Are you the policy officer who can help us effectively position the public administration within the approach outlined above? And who can ensure that the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations has a strong voice in the aforementioned consultations? And who can prepare for these consultations quickly and effectively in collaboration with other participants? And who can take on a number of substantive issues related to area-specific subversion?

We are looking for an energetic team player who can bring in new knowledge and networks within a dynamic political and administrative context. You will collaborate in innovative ways with other departments both within and outside the ministry on the policy issues and consultations you organize. In addition, you will support the minister by drafting clear texts for letters and parliamentary questions.

Job Requirements
You have a demonstrable interest in topics and issues related to public administration, as well as in project- and program-based work. Ownership, pride, and constructive criticism are key values for working in our department.

• You switch effortlessly between operational and strategic consulting;
• You are good at building relationships and can maintain internal and external contacts in an appropriate manner;
• You express yourself clearly, concisely, and to the point, both in writing and verbally;
• You are meticulous and can handle the confidential nature of the work with integrity;
• You are proactive and skilled at making connections between various issues and developments;
• You have an interest in legislation
• You are a good team player;
• You bring knowledge and experience from municipal practice (preferred).

’s Other Benefits In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB). The IKB consists of money (16.37% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the IKB, you make the choices that suit you and can customize part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, you can choose to have part 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. The fringe benefits include various study facilities, company fitness programs, full reimbursement of your public transportation costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

Details: Interviews are scheduled for the last week of May. These interviews will take place in person in The Hague. You must be available for them.

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More about your future department
The Democracy and Governance (D&B) Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations is committed to ensuring that society continues to function effectively as a democracy. The focus is on our democratic system and, in particular, the role of citizens and elected officials. D&B also stands for sound, ethical, and secure public administration. D&B has a broad social orientation and contributes to resolving tensions, dilemmas, and current issues at the intersection of politics, governance, and society.

The Democracy and Governance Directorate focuses on three areas:

1. Strengthening the bond between voters and elected officials, and between residents and their government.
2. Better training and support for elected officials.
3. More resilient local government.

Division of Elected Officials and Resilience
Elected officials are the people who govern the country, the provinces, the water boards, and the municipalities. These include ministers, members of parliament, mayors, council members, aldermen, and provincial executives—in short, the leadership of the Netherlands. They deserve our support and protection because they dedicate themselves to our society every day. That is the mission of the Elected Officials and Resilience Department. This is not only about appointments, terms of employment, and legal status, but increasingly also about the policy dilemmas that political officeholders face, such as subversion and social unrest. In this way, our department works to protect and renew the government.

The department has approximately 20 to 25 permanent employees of various ages and backgrounds. In addition, we typically have 5 to 10 employees who provide temporary support for specific assignments. We work hard together, but we are also a close-knit and loyal team that cares for and understands one another.

Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) works on broad social and political challenges, such as ensuring an efficient construction and housing market and a single, effective government agency with efficient operational management. We are also responsible for the efficient management and development of government real estate and the professional development of administrators and civil servants. We protect national security and safeguard the Constitution and Kingdom relations. BZK is the guardian of democracy.

Interested in applying?
The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations invites you to apply on their website. 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.