Spokesperson for the mining and Groningen portfolios

Spokesperson for the mining and Groningen portfolios

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced spokesperson to cover the mining sector and the impacts of gas extraction in Groningen.

You will serve as the spokesperson for the minister and the ministry, advise the minister on media and external communications, and develop media strategies. You will also assist the minister with media appearances. You will identify media opportunities and anticipate current political developments.

You will, of course, work closely with your fellow spokespersons and other colleagues within the Communications Directorate and the policy directorates. Together with them, you will constantly seek creative ways to find the best approach for communicating with the public about the work of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.

You have an excellent network, both within the ministry and outside it. For example, with other government agencies, civil society organizations, and journalists.

Job Requirements

• You have at least 5 years of work experience in a similar role and work environment. Experience as a spokesperson for the federal government is a plus.
• You have an academic level of work and thinking.
• You are a team player and understand that you need to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve good results.
• You have knowledge of and insight into administrative, social, and political dynamics.
• You are proactive and results-oriented, have an open-minded approach to work, and possess excellent social and communication skills.
• You have a way with words and can translate complex (policy) texts into clear press releases.
• Maintaining good relationships both within and outside the ministry comes naturally to you.

Other job requirements:

• You have a broad perspective on communication and look beyond your own responsibilities. Together with the communications advisors, you focus particularly on stakeholder management and understand what is required in the field of communication.
• You have knowledge of and insight into the evolving media landscape, how the media works, and the behavior of target audiences.
• You have a broad understanding of society.
• You have excellent language skills.

Skills:

• Analytical
• Persuasiveness
• Organizational sensitivity
• Flexibility
• Networking
• Planning and organizing
• Creativity

Terms of Employment

• Pay grade: 12, step 13
• Monthly salary: Min. €4,214 – Max. €6,989 (gross)
• Employment status: Fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of conversion to a permanent contract
• Contract duration: 1 year
• 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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