Policy Advisor Neighborhood-Oriented Work and Participation

Project overview

As a policy advisor, you will provide direction for neighborhood-oriented work and participation within the municipality of Venlo.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Reassessing and anchoring frameworks and working methods for neighborhood-oriented work and participation
• Developing a decision-making framework to test neighborhood initiatives against municipal priorities and capacity
• Advising the executive board, municipal council, management, district managers, and the participation steering group on administrative and organizational issues
• Streamlining execution within the organization and promoting participation awareness and inclusivity
• Utilizing analyses per neighborhood and village, and data in policy development and administrative reporting
• Translating national trends and legislation/regulations regarding participation into Venlo's practice
• Completed HBO or WO level education, for example in Public Administration or Social Geography
• Proven experience with policy development within a municipal organization
• Solid experience working at the neighborhood, area, or task level
• Experience with policy development concerning citizen participation and collaboration with resident organizations
• Political-administrative sensitivity and strong analytical skills
• Good steering, coordination, and advisory skills

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Venlo, Brabant, Limburg, Zeeland, NL
• Languages: Dutch