Are you interested in joining the T.M.C. Asser Instituut
? 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.
APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE DONE VIA EMAIL: po@asser.nl. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE ‘APPLY’ BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
Join Us! The T.M.C. Asser Instituut invites applications for a Project Officer.
Established in 1965, the
T.M.C. Asser Instituut is a research center for international and European law with a high public and international profile in The Hague. Its mission is to contribute to the development of international and European law by conducting independent fundamental research, policy-oriented research, and commissioned research, as well as by initiating and facilitating academic and expert meetings, (professional) education, and public events with a view to disseminating knowledge of international and European law.
This is what you will do 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.
What we ask of you 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.
This is what we offer you 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.
You will work in this teamT.M.C. Asser Instituut The T.M.C. Asser Instituut is a research centre in international and European law, based in The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice. We are affiliated with the University of Amsterdam, the largest university in the Netherlands. The Asser Institute's mission is to contribute to the development of international and European public and private law. We achieve this by:
- Independent legal research: we conduct fundamental, policy-oriented and applied legal research in international and European public and private law. For example, we conduct research into the protection of journalists; we look at the legal aspects of counter-terrorism or artificial intelligence, and we investigate how companies handle human rights can be better protected in international business.
- Knowledge dissemination: we initiate and facilitate academic and expert meetings, (professional) education and public events aimed at disseminating knowledge on international and European public and private law. Furthermore, we share our legal knowledge by contributing to the public debate. Examples of this knowledge dissemination are our training courses for lawyers. We also train judges from Ukraine, collaborate with the Movies that Matter film festival, and organise training sessions and public events for different target groups.
Amsterdam Law School With over 5,000 students and more than 500 staff members, the Amsterdam Law School is one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate lawyers who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of making a real contribution to solving social problems.
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If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application.
APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE DONE VIA EMAIL (po@asser.nl) AS MENTIONED ABOVE. DO NOT USE THE ‘APPLY’ BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE. We accept applications until and including
8 April 2025 09:00am CEST.
While we appreciate all expressions of interest, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Employment agencies should not submit applications. All genders are encouraged to apply.
Applications should include the following information (all files besides your cv should be submitted in one single pdf file):
- a detailed CV;
- a letter of motivation;
Due to Dutch legislation, the UvA is for non-scientific positions obliged to recruit within the EU. If you are not an EU-citizen (including Norway and Switzerland) please do not apply for this vacancy. Only complete applications received within the response period. If you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact Helen Cheng, Senior Project Officer (e-mail:
h.cheng@asser.nl) or Dr. K. J. Vrolijk, Managing Director (e-mail:
po@asser.nl)