Policy Advisor Social Development | Public Sector

Description

We are looking for a Policy Advisor Society, Neighborhoods, and Inclusion for an independent public advisory organization. This organization supports an independent advisory council and functions as a knowledge platform for culture, society, and urban development.

In this role, you will form the connection between cultural policy and the social reality in a large urban environment. The focus is on cultural participation, inclusivity, neighborhood development, and the relationship between culture and other societal domains such as education, healthcare, and welfare. You will make a substantive contribution to policy advice by conducting research, analyzing societal developments, and preparing advice for administrative decision-making.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research on policy and advisory issues.

• Identifying and analyzing societal trends, major urban issues, and developments regarding inclusivity and cultural participation.

• Conducting neighborhood-focused research and fieldwork on cultural infrastructures and the needs of residents.

• Building dossiers at the intersection of culture, healthcare, education, and welfare.

• Translating research results, meetings, and discussions into clear and factually substantiated advisory reports.

• Preparing draft advice for administrative and political decision-making.

• Substantively supporting working groups, committees, and thematic tables.

• Contributing to both requested and unsolicited policy advice.

What do we ask?

Requirements:

• Completed HBO or WO (higher professional education or university) degree.

• Demonstrable experience with policy-oriented work or research within a political-administrative or societal context.

• Extensive experience with qualitative research methods, such as in-depth interviews, case studies, and focus groups.

• Strong written skills and experience in writing policy notes, research reports, or advice.

• Ability to objectively analyze complex information and translate it into clear policy advice.

Additional wishes:

• Completed degree in, for example, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Social Sciences, or Health & Society.

• Experience with research in a diverse urban environment.

• Knowledge of issues surrounding inclusivity, social cohesion, and cultural participation.

• Experience with themes at the intersection of culture, education, welfare, and healthcare.

Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Objective judgment.

• Societal and cultural sensitivity.

• Independent and inquisitive.

• Connecting and collaborative.

• Strong communication and editorial skills.

Information

Start: as soon as possible

Number of hours: 32-36 hours per week

Location: Rotterdam

Form: secondment, with a view to a permanent position.

Interested?

We would like to receive your CV by Friday, October 30th, 5:00 PM with contact details and availability. We will provide a substantive response to your interest in this interim assignment shortly.

Contact

For more information about this assignment, please contact Leonie van Hove, Managing Consultant Interim Management, 06 45 39 02 31 Find more English Speaking Jobs in Netherlands on Arbeitnow