Policy Advisor International Affairs

Policy Advisor International Affairs

As a Policy Advisor within the Office of International Affairs, you will actively contribute to the internationalization ambitions of Amsterdam UMC. You will develop (international) policy, contribute to establishing international collaborations, and connect internal and external networks. You work in a dynamic and developing context, navigating between policy development, implementation, and building connections. In close collaboration with others, you will help build the department, structure international activities, and stimulate strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing policies on international positioning and collaboration.
• Coordinating and facilitating strategic meetings and working sessions.
• Drafting advisory reports and proposals for international strategic partnerships.
• Identifying international trends and translating them into opportunities for Amsterdam UMC.
• Connecting departments, experts and networks across Amsterdam UMC.
• Designing tools and templates to support internationalization efforts.

Your work will span various parts of the organization, making the role both dynamic and wide-ranging. This requires organizational sensitivity, situational awareness, and the ability to engage with stakeholders at different levels.

About you

• A university-level education or equivalent academic working and thinking skills.
• Strong organizational awareness and the ability to understand how your actions affect others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as relevant project experience.
• A talent for building relationships and gaining stakeholder support.
• Creativity, a structured approach, and the confidence to propose innovative ideas.
• A strong international orientation and interest in global developments.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, or a willingness to develop this further.

Our offer

• One-year contract with the prospect of a permanent contract.
• Classification in salary scale 10, 11: € 3.493 to € 6.402 gross for full-time employment (depending on education and experience).
• From July 1st, 2025, there will be a salary increase of 3%.
• In addition to a good basic salary, we offer 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Vacation hours: 190,4 per year for fulltime and possibility to save additional hours.
• Free and unlimited access to our online learning environment GoodHabitz.
• Pension accrual with the ABP, of which we pay 70% of the premium.
• A reimbursement of your public transport expenses. Do you prefer to come by bike? Then we have a good bicycle scheme.
• An active staff association and Jong Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize fun (sports) activities and events.

About your workplace

You will join the Office of International Affairs, a newly established and dynamic department within Amsterdam UMC, created to centralize and strengthen the organization’s international ambitions. The team is composed of enthusiastic and driven professionals who are committed to ensuring Amsterdam UMC grows and excels on the international stage.

In this professional environment, you’ll work closely with a wide range of departments across Amsterdam UMC as well as with possibly new international partners and organizations. You will play a role in building and maintaining international networks. We also prioritize personal development, offering various opportunities to enhance your skills and contribute to the growth of the department.

Join us in an inspiring environment where collaboration, innovation, and ambition go hand in hand.

Amsterdam UMC has an open culture. This means that we hope that everyone feels welcome in our organization and that we strive to offer equal opportunities to everyone. We therefore cordially invite all interested parties to respond to this vacancy.

If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact Rob van der Kolk, Director Office of International Affairs, via r.k.vanderkolk@amsterdamumc.nl or via +31 (0)6 - 5389 3533.