Student Assistant Centre Defense and Resilient Society

Interested in contributing to a resilient and secure world? CDWS seeks support with stakeholder analysis and network development. Students gain hands-on experience in research, analysis, and strategic networking within a dynamic environment.

Jouw functie

As a Student Assistant, you will be involved in the following tasks:

• Conducting Stakeholder Analysis: Identify and map key stakeholders relevant to research and outreach activities of CDWS.
• Identifying Gaps in the Network: Analyze the current network to pinpoint missing connections or areas lacking representation.
• Visualizing Stakeholder Networks: Create clear and informative visualizations to represent stakeholder relationships and influence.
• Proposing Network Expansion Strategies: Develop recommendations to strengthen and broaden our stakeholder network.

Jouw profiel

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• currently enrolled in a relevant university program at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (e.g., social sciences, public administration, security studies, communication, law or related fields)
• strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• political-administrative sensitivity: insight to differentiate between different positions and levels and how to interact with them
• experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar) is an advantage
• excellent communication skills in English (Dutch proficiency is a plus)
• proactive attitude and ability to work independently

Wat bieden wij

• duration: Approximately 6 months
• FTE: 0,2 FTE
• start Date: As soon as possible
• work Environment: Collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven
• professional Development: Gain valuable experience in stakeholder management and strategic planning
• mentorship: We will mentor you by providing clear guidance on the scope of the stakeholder analysis. Throughout the project, we will offer regular check-ins to support critical reflection, ensure analytical rigor, and help translate findings into actionable insights. By creating a learning-oriented environment, where you get to work closely with experienced professionals in the field, we aim to strengthen your research skills and confidence while contributing meaningful input to our strategic work.

Over ons

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for value-driven education and research. Together, we create a safe and respectful working and learning environment, and an inspiring setting for education and research.

Join us in strengthening the CDWS that supports a resilient society!