April 2021
Principal Consultant Green Economy Candidate Pack
About Technopolis Group Technopolis Group is an international consultancy organisation with offices across Europe, Africa and Latin America. Founded in 1989, we serve clients across the globe. We are an independent, employee owned consultancy with just over 200 staff. We provide research and consultancy services with a specific focus on science, technology, and innovation policy, predominantly to organisations within the (semi-)public sector. The work we do ranges from support in policy preparation and strategy development to policy evaluation and impact assessments. Assignments additionally involve project management and coordination of (international) networks, and the effective communication of results to experts and wider audiences. Our team in Amsterdam consists of around 35 individuals from various backgrounds and age, who have in common a passion to help solve societal problems, strengthen the economy, and improve the design and execution of policies. Our expertise is broad and covers qualitative and quantitative research methods. We never settle for out-of-the-box solutions, but work with our customers to come up with an approach that suits their needs. Thematically, in addition to our general focus on science, technology, and innovation, we have considerable experience of green economy, health & life sciences, industry, entrepreneurship, emerging markets, intellectual property and standards, higher education, and regional policy. We put an inclusive working environment with equal opportunities for everyone at the core of our organisation.
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Mission “We produce policy advice and operational support for research, higher education, innovation and sustainable growth and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”
Values In order to fulfil our mission, we: • Seek innovative methods and solutions, aiming for ‘thought leadership’ but always be ready to learn from others, too. • Put client and the need for independence and objectivity ahead of our own short term commercial interests. • Organise as ‘one firm’ to deliver the best teams and expertise. • Recruit, develop and promote excellent people to work in teams, based on their ability to live up to our values. • Maintain a caring internal culture that encourages debate and respects our obligations to our clients, each other, and society. • Share our learning with others through publication, teaching and training Principal Consultant Green Economy | 3
The Role Role Principal Consultant Green Economy Time 32-40 hours Location Amsterdam, Netherlands Salary Commensurate with age and experience of max €6500 at 40hr appointment. The salary additionally has an annual bonus component, the amount of which depends on personal functioning and operating profit. Principal Consultant Green Economy | 4
Job Summary Building on our expertise in science, technology, and innovation, we support policy makers on key global challenges. One of our streams of work is focused on the Green Economy, addressing a wide array of sustainability challenges. Recent example projects include: • Leading the European initiative of developing a ‘Blue Economy’ Network and Roadmap (DG MARE); • Studying opportunities for the Bioeconomy for the InterAmerican Development Bank; • Evaluating the Climate Science Programme of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences;
• Supporting Africa-Europe international cooperation on climate change research (DG RTD); • Evaluating the European Network for Industrial Symbiosis and Circular Economy (CIRCLEAN); • Leading the European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Platform EREK.
In order to grow our international Green Economy practice and increase our impact, we are looking for a motivated, expert with proven track record in this area to join our team in Amsterdam. We are looking for a colleague who has demonstrable experience with both policy advice and/or implementation of policies, and with managing complex projects, preferably at European level. In this position, you identify and generate new business leads, and write project proposals on the intersection of the green economy, innovation, and policy. As a project leader, you are responsible for the proper execution of projects that can vary in size, duration, and complexity. You enjoy working in teams and are able to work together with, and provide support to, a project team of experienced and novice consultants. You consult with customers and partners at home and abroad, where you are willing to travel if necessary. You will be part of a Technopolis-wide Green Economy team. In order to be able to answer (complex) policy issues, you are able to develop a thorough methodological approach. You carry out analytical work both independently and as a team. The insights can be aptly translated into clear reports, in which parties from the policy and research domain are your main audience. You work together with colleagues in Amsterdam as well as regularly with colleagues in Technopolis offices abroad. Finally, with your strategic insight, you contribute to the knowledge and strategy development of Technopolis Group.
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Candidate profile • You are an excellent, client-oriented and critical advisor with demonstrable and relevant work experience (7 – 10 years). • You like to take initiative and love working in a dynamic, international environment with enthusiastic people from diverse backgrounds. • You have a broad background in green policy projects, and, within this field, a specialisation that will help us differentiate us from our competitors. • You have an affinity with the wider field of science, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and/ or private sector development policies. • You have a clear profile within relevant (policy) networks and a good overview of relevant developments in your own field, also at European and/or international levels. • You have demonstrable experience in leading (policy) research and advisory projects. Experience in leading consortia and working with (international) partners is preferable. • You know how to manage various tasks with tight deadlines, and how to maintain good relationships with customers and partners. • You have excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English. Working proficiency of Dutch is an advantage. Principal Consultant Green Economy | 6
What we offer • The opportunity to work on challenging topics important to society. • The opportunity to further develop your own terrain and develop new propositions. • The opportunity to lead projects in a dynamic and international field of work. • A pleasant working atmosphere in the Amsterdam office team, embedded in an international organisation with frequent contact between offices. • A warm work environment where inclusion, equality, and respect for everyone are important values. • An appointment of up to 40 hours and a minimum of 32 hours per week, for the time being for a year, but with a view to a permanent appointment. • A salary commensurate with age and experience of max €6500 gross per month at 40hr appointment. The salary additionally has an annual bonus component, the amount of which depends on personal functioning and operating profit. • 30 holidays (on the basis of 40hr appointment). • Participation in the Technopolis pension provision. • Access to a laptop, mobile phone and, if residing outside Amsterdam, a first-class train pass. • Depending on experience level and performance, after 2 years the opportunity to hold shares in Technopolis Group. • A flexible work environment with a good infrastructure for remote work (currently full-time because of Covid, but once Covid mandates are lifted to be discussed at an individual level)
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How to Apply All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter as two separate documents. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long, explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The documents should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (mmyyyy) e.g., Malika CookCV-042021Technopolis. Timeline Closing Date: First stage interviews: Final interviews:
31st May 2021 on a rolling basis TBC
Selection process All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder. Equality Statement Equality and diversity are at the core of Technopolis values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected. Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email at technopolis@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.
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About Oxford HR Oxford HR operates globally - mainly within the international development and charity sectors. We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and senior management levels. We also offer human resource and organisational development consultancy. Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic contacts from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international searches designed to meet the specific needs of our client. Principal Consultant Green Economy | 9
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