Project Officer

Tasks and responsibilities

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.

A successful candidate should have 

• A completed Master’ 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 humour.

Our offer

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 converting to permanent employment. The starting date will be based on availability. Remuneration depends on the actual level of education and relevant working experience and amounts to a maximum of €4 860 / €5 331 gross per month for full-time work, excluding a holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten) is applicable. A temporary reduction in income tax (equal to 30% of taxable salary) may apply to non-Dutch candidates. 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, you will get

• 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.

Applications
To apply, please send an email with your CV and a letter of motivation to Dr K.J. Vrolijk, Managing Director (po@asser.nl). Your application must be submitted in English.

The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday 8 April 2025 09:00 am CEST. 

For further information, please contact Helen Cheng, Senior Project Officer (h.cheng@asser.nl), or Dr K.J. Vrolijk, Managing Director (po@asser.nl).

No agencies please.