Vacancy
Program maker
Your job
As program maker dilemma dialogues, you will contribute to inspiring programming to bring science and society together by discussing major dilemmas around agriculture, food and nature of our time. We bring parties together to inspire, motivate, enrich and encourage them to take steps together in the complex transitions of our time. Location is Wageningen Campus, but meetings can also take place elsewhere in the country depending on the target group.
Responsibilities within team Knowledge for Society
As program maker, you will organize and partly facilitate these dilemma dialogues together with the Wageningen Dialogues team. Together with the initiators of strategic research programs, you will translate societal challenges in the WUR domains into topical dilemmas. You are in contact with researchers who provide insight into the effects, opportunities and trade-offs for the selected challenges. You know how to reach the right target groups with catchy communication, from scientists to policymakers, from farmers to citizens, from companies to action groups. You will shape the dialogues with knowledge of interactive programs and dialogue principles. You will facilitate part of the meetings yourself and possibly know how to translate the insights from the conversations into appealing communication.
Your tasks and responsibilities as programme maker dilemma dialogues are:
- Co-determining current programming;
- Reaching and addressing target groups
- Designing dialogue sessions with dialogic working forms and principles;
- Organization of meetings;
- Facilitating meetings, monitoring quality and atmosphere.
Your team
You will work within the Co-creating Value and Impact (CVI) department and strengthen the Wageningen Dialogues team. As a staff department, we support the organization in achieving its strategic goals and are in contact with many employees within WUR. Of course, we also work a lot with communication colleagues, event planners, strategic programme leaders, and researchers from different disciplines.
Your qualities
You share our ambition to make complex issues discussable through inspiring meetings. You understand the complexity of 21st century challenges, have an affinity with the WUR domains, and quickly switch between different topics. You have experience in organising stakeholder meetings and work in an organised way. You can interact with stakeholders from different levels, are familiar with the dynamics that can arise when there are different interests and values, and know how to shape and moderate such meetings in an engaging way - with an eye for the differences. You are open to switching between different roles - from doing desk research and sending out invitations to conducting interviews with directors. You have strong communication skills in Dutch and English. You also have affinity and experience with facilitating meetings yourself.
You possess:
- Background in or demonstrable affinity with WUR domains;
- Work experience in communication and event management;
- Proven experience in facilitating, moderating and summarizing (group) discussions between parties with conflicting interests in English and Dutch;
- Academic level of thinking;
- Ability to communicate well with representatives of certain groups. Think citizens, large companies, governments, NGOs and scientists;
- Flexibility in terms of working hours and locations.
We offer you
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
- working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
- there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
- excellent pension scheme.
When it comes to your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract with the intention of extending it for the duration of the project (within the economic circumstances). Of course we are happy to talk to you if you have any questions about this.
Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programs.
You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.
Coming from abroad
WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research center for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labor market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
Do you want more information?
For more information about the position, please contact Simone Ritzer, program manager Wageningen Dialogue, on 06 – 30 06 65 45 or e-mail: wageningen.dialogue@wur.nl
Questions about the procedure? Please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate Recruiter, 0317 – 489 178 or via edvard.jongschaap@wur.nl .
Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
You can apply until Monday 24th of February 2025, applying earlier is appreciated. The first interviews are scheduled in the week of 3rd of March 2025.
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Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
We are
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.
We pursue this mission through a synergistic approach between Wageningen University and Wageningen Research Foundation (applied research). Our research focuses on questions within the domains of food, living environment, and society.
With approximately 30 locations, 7,700 staff members, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is among the world’s leading knowledge institutions in its domain. The integral approach to challenges and the collaboration across various disciplines form the core of the unique Wageningen approach.
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