As a project officer, you will assist during both the preparation of application and submission as well as the management of externally funded research projects. You will be part of the ‘commissioned projects team’ that manages and supports (commissioned) research and capacity-building projects. You will work in close cooperation with 2 senior project officers, and with colleagues of the other support units at the Institute (Events, Communications, Finances), under the supervision of the managing director.

Your main tasks & responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the process of project applications, in close collaboration with colleagues (researchers and finance department) and external organisations;
• Supporting several small and large externally funded projects at a time, ensuring that core project milestones are reached;
• Preparing and monitoring budgets and financial reports (for internal and external purposes);
• Drafting project (interim and progress) reports in accordance with institutional procedures and the funding agency’s requirements;
• Performing other administrative tasks to support the mission of the institute.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• A completed Masters’ degree;
• Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting externally funded projects;
• Experience managing the implementation processes of grants;
• Ability to take initiative and to work independently, hands-on professional;
• Confidence to represent the institute with clients, project partners and senior experts;
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Proficient knowledge of Dutch is an advantage;
• Good team player, self-supportive, positive attitude, flexible mind, innovative, comfortable in a multi-cultural/international and academic setting;
• Result driven and a good sense of humor.

We offer an appointment for 32 to 38 hours a week for the period of one year with a probationary period of two months. Extension of the appointment is subject to satisfactory performance in this period and the availability of funds. Considerations of a financial and/or organisational nature may give rise to not convert to permanent employment. The starting date will be based on availability.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between a maximum of €4 860 to €5 331. This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile projectmanager 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable. You will be employed by the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Law, but seconded to the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in The Hague. Only candidates with permission to work in the Netherlands will be considered. 

In addition, we offer:

• An inspiring, friendly, and diverse working environment with nice (international) colleagues.
• 29 days' holiday at full employment and extra holidays between Christmas and New Year.
• Excellent working facilities.
• Pension accrual with ABP.
• Excellent study and development opportunities.