Field Director for Migration & Security

The position

As a Field Coordinator for Migration & Safety, you will coordinate the referral of people with complex and multiple issues to appropriate assistance and support. These are individuals who are often the subject of serious concerns, who sometimes cause disturbances, and who usually do not seek help on their own. You will oversee the processes involving these clients, people sleeping rough, and individuals causing disturbances in public spaces.

You will work with various target groups at the intersection of migration, safety, and social services. This includes, for example, refugees from Ukraine, people without valid residency documents, or individuals causing disturbances. The specific target group may vary from case to case. You will closely monitor these individuals and actively intervene when issues arise—whether related to healthcare, shelter, safety, or residency status.  You take initiative based on signals or your own observations, always coordinating carefully with all relevant partners, such as shelter organizations, healthcare institutions, the police, and the municipality.

In addition, you will screen clients with complex issues throughout the city, develop new collaborative initiatives, and participate in meetings within the Social Care cluster.

What makes this role so special?
A colleague says: “The work is varied and hands-on. You solve complex cases, collaborate with many organizations, and spend a lot of time on-site. This allows you to see what’s happening and influence policy and implementation. You have a lot of freedom to organize your own work.”

Here's what you do on an average day

• Process management for target groups within the Migration & Security sectors.
• Chair meetings of healthcare and field committees.
• Case management for complex and/or (urban) deadlocked cases.
• Advising and supporting partners in the supply chain across various fields.
• Identifying bottlenecks in the mental health care system and, where possible, taking action when bottlenecks arise, such as long waiting lists or complex cases.
• Actively participate in meetings aimed at resolving structural bottlenecks in healthcare chains.

This is where you get started

We strive to be a great employer that ensures all our colleagues feel seen and valued. We embrace the differences among our colleagues; these differences lead to better results for both our organization and our city. We aim to build a workforce that reflects Amsterdam’s diverse population. So, whoever you are, you’re more than welcome here!

TheAmsterdam Municipal Health Service (GGD Amsterdam)is the largest and oldest public health service in the Netherlands. It employs approximately 1,200 people across various locations. The organization’s mission is: “The Amsterdam Municipal Health Service actively monitors and promotes the health of the population. We aim to reduce health disparities and promote self-reliance in order to improve participation.” The wide variety of activities carried out by the GGD is divided among various departments.

The Community Mental Health Services (MGGZ) department is undergoing significant changes. The team consists of an average of 11 colleagues who work together on complex cases. You will work independently for the most part, but you are part of a dedicated team that supports one another. Within the team, the focus is on people facing challenges within the OGGZ.

If you'd like to know what a day in the life of a field director looks like, check outField Direction - GGD Amsterdam.

What you bring

For this position as Field Director of Migration & Security, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in Social Work or a nursing program.
• At least 2 years of work experience within a social services organization and/or community-based mental health care. This should be clearly evident from your resume.
• At least 2 years of experience working with this target group within the public mental health care system. Please provide an example in your cover letter that demonstrates this.
• Experience in the Amsterdam healthcare sector and knowledge of Amsterdam’s social services.
• At least 2 years of experience in the fields of Migration and/or Security.

You should have the following skills:

• Environmental awareness:You are well-informed about developments within your field, the organization, and the broader social context. This enables you to act effectively and engage partners at the right time.
• Relationship Management:You build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and colleagues. You leverage these connections to strengthen collaboration and achieve shared goals.
• Initiative:You identify opportunities for improvement and take the initiative to update processes and procedures. By acting proactively, you help ensure better care and support for vulnerable populations.
• Results-oriented:You work with a clear focus on goals and keep the agreed-upon results firmly in mind. By remaining persistent, you achieve tangible improvements in the care and support provided to people with complex issues.

What we offer you

As a Field Coordinator for Migration & Security, you will join our team for a minimum of 32 and a maximum of 36 hours per week, and you can expect the following terms of employment.

• An onboarding program where you’ll receive thorough guidance, have the opportunity to ask questions, and get actively involved. This will enable you to perform the role completely independently within a year.
• A gross monthly salary ranging from €3,674 to €5,419 (pay scale 10) based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary will be determined based on your education, knowledge, and experience.
• A one-year employment contract, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance, if you currently do not have an employment contract with the City of Amsterdam, or if you have only a temporary one.
• If you already have a permanent employment contract with the City of Amsterdam, you will retain it and be transferred. 
• Opportunities for professional development and training. Our in-house training center, the Amsterdam School, offers a variety of training programs, professional development tracks, and on-the-job coaching to help you continue to challenge yourself.
• An individual flexible budget (IKB) equal to 17.05% of your salary, which you can use for things like additional pension contributions or extra days off.
• A pension plan through ABP, the pension fund for the public sector and education. We pay 70% of your pension contribution.
• A travel allowance of €0.10 per kilometer for travel by car, €0.15 per kilometer for travel by bicycle, and €0.21 per kilometer for travel by public transportation. This applies to a one-way commute of up to 45 kilometers and for the number of days you work in the office.
• For days you work from home, you will receive a work-from-home allowance of €3 net per workday that you work from home.
• A monthly contribution toward health insurance.

Want to know more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out theCity of Amsterdam Personnel Regulations(PGA).

Apply for this job

• If this job opening interests you, please submit your application byAugust 27, 2025, using the “Apply Now” button.Be sure to apply early: if we receiveenough qualified candidates, we may close the position sooner.
• This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Employees of the City of Amsterdam will be given priority in this hiring process.
• We would like to receive your cover letter, in which you explain, in no more than one A4 page, why your work experience and skills are a good fit for this position. Your cover letter will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• The selection process consists of a CV/cover letter review and two rounds of interviews. We have formed a three-person selection committee consisting of the coordinator, the manager, and a direct colleague with whom you will be working.
• If your resume meets the job requirements, we would be happy to invite you for an interview.
• We aim to hold the first and second interviews during the first week of September at our office located at Nieuwe Achtergracht 100 in Amsterdam.
• We require a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from every colleague who joins our team.

We do not appreciate unsolicited solicitation from recruitment agencies, and such actions may result in exclusion from our other recruitment initiatives. We also consider the unsolicited submission of resumes by agencies to our employees to be solicitation. We will not review these resumes.

Do you have any questions about this job opening?

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Anne Huisman, Migration and Security Coordinator, at 06-28518414 or emailahuisman@ggd.amsterdam.nl