Policy Advisor Connectivity Saba

Dit ga je doen

Saba is a Caribbean Island, and is also the smallest special municipality (Public Entity) of the Netherlands. The island is characterized by its beautiful nature, the volcano Mount Scenery (which is the highest point within the Kingdom of the Netherlands at a height of 887 meters), a particularly beautiful underwater world and its inhabitants. Saba became a special municipality within the Netherlands after the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles on October 10th, 2010. Currently about 1900 inhabitants (including several hundred medical students) live on an area of 13 square kilometres on Saba.

This beautiful island is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor Connectivity Work Environment The Island Government of Saba is known for its stability. This consists of a good relationship with ministries in The Hague to ensure that results are achieved in various areas. In the organization employees work together towards continuous development of the island in the interest of the community. Our colleagues work in different departments; airport, harbor, water management, public works, planning, waste management and recycling, tourism, daycare, community development, public health, agriculture, HRM, ICT, finance, communications, census, legal and safety, and other various policy and project areas. In total there are about 240 employees.

The Island Government of Saba is working towards more self-sufficient and economic development, with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, poverty alleviation, and improving the quality of life on the island. Together with the stakeholders we work on topics such as; a healthy lifestyle, poverty alleviation, improvement of recycling, a new harbor, a new daycare and afterschool care buildings, marketing of eco-tourism, nature development, stimulating agriculture, expansion and renovation of the administration building, implement culture policy, digitalization, the training of civil servants and professionalization of the organization. The Domain of Economic Development & Mobility is one of four domains of the Public Entity Saba.

As a Policy Advisor for Connectivity, you will be positioned directly under the management of the Domain Manager. You will focus primarily on connectivity via air and sea, strengthening mobility options, and incorporating sustainable economic development efforts into your portfolio. Your role is dynamic, with the tasks and responsibilities being varied, and development of the portfolio being based on organization priorities, departmental needs and community interests. The role requires conducting research, and monitoring developments in the Netherlands and the region, providing strategic recommendations, contributing to the formulation and implementation of effective policies, and collaborating with internal departments, external partners, and governmental stakeholders. This is a temporary position, with possibility of extension based on availability of funding.

Description of main duties

• Initiate new policy, regulation, plans or frameworks related to connectivity, mobility and transportation.

• Advise on existing policies and laws, both locally and nationally, on aviation and maritime developments that impact Saba.

• Lobby for, manage, and report on, both internally and externally, funds within the policy areas.

• Liaison with ministries, governmental departments, and external stakeholders, and be a central contact point representing Saba's interests related to connectivity.

• Work with consultants or external expertise on various policies and projects.

• Facilitate the execution of action or project plans relating to new policy, regulations, and ordinances.

• Assist relevant departments with the development and execution of new policies and initiatives, provide support during departmental development phases.

Dit krijg je

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€4.337 - €5.611 (bruto)

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Arbeidsovereenkomst voor bepaalde tijd

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2 jaar

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36 uur

Dit bieden we nog meer

• A 2 year contract with possibility of renewal based on available funding.

• At the Public Entity Saba, you work at an organization in development that offers freedom and challenge to show your talents.

• We offer a 36-hour work week.

• The position is evaluated at our government salary scale 11 ranging from USD $4,337 through $ 5,611 excluding 15.5% allowances per monthly salary, 8,33 % vacation allowance and a 13th month.

• Life on the beautiful and safe island of Saba;

• Also offered is a relocation packet for the ideal candidate traveling from abroad.

Dit vragen wij

• You have a bachelor’s degree (HBO) with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a relevant field, or you can supply proof of adequate work and thinking level.

• You have a strong understanding of government processes, regulatory frameworks, possibly legislative procedures and the dynamics of transportation and connectivity.

• You have excellent analytical and communication skills, and are adept at writing policy documents, action plans, funding applications, and reports.

• You thrive in a dynamic environment, remain calm under pressure, and can quickly adapt to provide effective policy advice and support during urgent or crisis situations, or when the need for changing priorities arise suddenly.

• You can easily gain insight into a community’s needs, stakeholder interests and trends in connectivity and can use that knowledge to connect, align and create policy or manage projects.

• You can contribute to, supervise and/or carry out activities, projects and events from start to finish.

• You speak and write English properly and preferably can also speak and write Dutch.

• A certificate of good conduct (VOG) is required for employment.