The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York has a fulltime (40 hours per week) vacancy for a Senior policy Officer Economic Department.

Basic details of the job
Job title: Policy officer (Economic Affairs)
Unit/mission: Economic Affairs Department /Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York
Number of hours: 40 (Full time)

This is a permanent position within our organization. The initial contract will be offered for a period of two years, with a probationary period of two months. The possibility of extension is based on performance and organizational needs.

Indicative Monthly gross salary: USD 10,267 – 11,294 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Closing date: June 17, 2026
This role is on site. The Consulate-General is located on 666 3rd avenue, NYC.
Starting date: in consultation

Job description             

As an economic policy officer USA, it is your main mission to support Dutch companies who want to expand to the US, in line with the priorities in Dutch Trade Policy an the NL multi annual strategy for the US. In this role, you assist Dutch companies to land in the right ecosystems and you help them connect to the right network, across the northeast of the United States. Next to that you will be asked to support incoming missions to the US of high level principals from the Netherlands, and to regularly inform management on policy and latest economic developments in our region.

This means that, as part of a small and agile team:

• you maintain relevant networks, with businesses, financial institutions,  business support networks, academia and thinkthanks, on the governmental/institutional level, both in the Netherlands and in the US;
• You strategically leverage your network to generate interest in incoming Dutch trade missions, for example by facilitating introductions and engagement opportunities.
• you are alert to new opportunities, and are well informed about new developments in the economic sectors and regions that are part of your portfolio ;

Your Profile

The successful candidate brings demonstrable (local and international) expertise, experience, knowledge and networks in the economic field.

The successful candidate has excellent writing skills and knows how to draft concise messages on economic developments, but also for our social media channels, and knows how to craft input for impactful speeches for management.

The successful candidate pairs professional confidence to a down-to-earth and hands-on mentality which allows him/her to navigate and be successful on different levels in the field and within the organization.

Key expectations for this role include a transparent approach to work—such as sharing relevant information and contacts within the team—as well as maintaining clear and open communication with colleagues and the leadership of the Consulate-General. Additionally, as part of a small team, the successful candidate is willing and able to work as a generalist across different economic sectors.

We expect the successful candidate to uphold the highest standards of integrity and responsibility, reflecting the public trust placed in an international governmental institution.

The role requires occasional travel and working outside office-hours.

Result areas and results

• Policy plans are effectively translated into implementation plans.
• Meetings/incoming and outgoing missions/products/promotions are arranged in accordance with relevant time-, quality- and budget-based agreements.
• Enquiries are handled and coordinated effectively and in good time.
• Contributions to products, analyses, overviews, etc. are submitted on time.
• Products/trade missions/promotions/services/initiatives are tailored to the local context, and the right conditions are created to ensure effective implementation.
• Projects in the policy area concerned are planned, organized and evaluated.
• Implementation of policy is monitored and evaluated.
• Relevant signals from the political sphere, society and the policy implementation arena are followed up, problems are addressed, and necessary adjustments are made.
• Decisions are taken in accordance with the applicable internal and external frameworks/rules/agreements.
• Inside and outside the organization, the policy officer has built a reputation as an expert in the relevant policy areas and is regarded as a valued partner.
• The policy officer is able to build, maintain and use a relevant network.
• Systems/records are kept in good order.
• Policy is translated into concrete, realistic and context-specific policy plans.
• Policy plans are translated into assignments to third parties and other initiatives.
• The policy officer is able to effectively engage and influence parties both within and outside the mission.
• Knowledge sharing and knowledge development are embedded within the organization.
• Relevant knowledge is available to and/or is shared with relevant parties.

Knowledge, skills, competences

Level of education: BA/MA
Field: Economics, business and trade
Level of experience: at least 5 years of relevant experience required

• Demonstrable background (study), experience (5+ years) and expertise in the field of economic development and economic diplomacy and international as described above, supplemented by policymaking and projectmanagement; 
• Hands-on mentality: skilled in relevant financial/administrative processes and their coordination.
• Excellent writing skills, skilled in communication (social media)
• Team player with a high level of integrity
• (Near-) Native speaker of English;
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and developments related to the field of work
• General understanding of communications and public information
• Skilled in dealing with external parties both orally and in writing
• Skilled in preparing/coordinating meetings/incoming and outgoing missions/products
• Skilled in drawing up advisory reports and memos and developing products with a process-based approach
• Skilled in translating insights and information into recommendations, plans and reports, and in assessing the policy-related and financial consequences arising from them
• Skilled in developing, promoting and defending policy, new ideas and concepts
• Skilled in creating (policy) products and overseeing their implementation
• Knowledge of ICT systems
• Skilled at strategic networking as described above;

Competences

• The staff member can plan and organize.
• The staff member shows external awareness.
• The staff member is sensitive to the needs of management.
• The staff member is able to network.
• The staff member can work with others and is creative, solution oriented.

Networks and contacts

• Team of Consulate General, Netherlands diplomatic network in the US
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands
• Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands; Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)

Working environment

The Consulate General (CG) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York is part of the network of Dutch diplomatic representations in the US and cover the North-East, from New Jersey and  Pennsylvania up to Maine and Vermont. The CG is situated in the Chrysler Annex building andhas 25 employees. The CG has three departments: the economic department, the cultural department and the department of operational management and consular affairs. The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA)is part of the organization. The CG works closely with the Embassy in Washington.

Application letters together with resume should be submitted no later than June  17, 2026 to:

Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Attn: Barry Nieuwenhuijs-Hooftman, Head of the Economic Department
666 Third Avenue, 19th floor
New York, NY 10017, USA
Email: nyc-hr@minbuza.nl

Closing date for applications: June 17, 2026
Starting date (preferred): In consultation.

The Consulate General may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or holders of a U.S. work visum. For this position, work authorizations will not be sponsored by the employer.

The Netherlands Government is committed to all forms of diversity and fosters an inclusive environment within its organization. Individuals interested in advancing these diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.