The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) is part of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. The NFIA is responsible for the international promotion of the Netherlands as a business location for foreign companies and for actively attracting and supporting those foreign companies that contribute to the sustainable earning capacity of the Netherlands. NFIA does this in collaboration with partners in the Invest in Holland network. With our strategic marketing and acquisition activities, we focus on strengthening existing Dutch ecosystems. 

Do you want to contribute to the innovative power of the Netherlands? Join our NFIA San Francisco office with the geographic focus on the Western states and work with the team to attract companies to the Netherlands.

Job description
As Project Manager, you are responsible for identifying and guiding companies that can further strengthen the Dutch economy through establishment or follow-up investments. Based on strategic focus areas co-developed by our sector teams in the Netherlands, you pursue niche opportunities for potential investment projects in the Netherlands.
You operate within the NFIA Americas team and work together with the economic cluster at the Consulate-General. You approach companies that are active in the fields of IT & Tech, High Tech Systems & Materials, Life Science & Health, Energy, Agrifood, and Fintech. 
You work directly with the NFIA Americas colleagues and in collaboration with NFIA headquarters in The Hague, the Invest in Holland network (regional and local governments in the Netherlands that focus on investment promotion), the Netherlands Innovation Network as well as local intermediaries/service providers. 

Where will you work?
Our NFIA San Francisco office is located at the Consulate-General in San Francisco. You are part of a diverse team of 7 NFIA colleagues serving 13 Western states. Together you inspire each other to bring the most wonderful companies to the Netherlands. The Consulate-General itself works to strengthen the economic ties between the Netherlands and the West of the United States and supports with consular services, such as passport applications and consular declarations.

Qualifications
•    At least 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a commercial role in an international environment, preferably with American companies
•    Bachelor/Master’s degree 
•    Experience with lead generation 
•    Excellent research skills, knowledgeable on international economic developments in the USA and the Netherlands
•    Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills 
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
•    Familiarity with a Customer Relations Management system is an asset
•    Excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus 
•    Diversity of background & thought is a plus

Responsibilities 
•    Contact companies interested to set up operations in the Netherlands
•    Support in monitoring investment projects and creating meeting preparation documents
•    Support in contacting US companies already established in the Netherlands
•    Maintain the CRM and project administration & build our lead pipeline
•    Research and monitoring of developments within relevant industries 
•    Participate in events and represent NFIA interests
•    Assist in maintaining relationships with the Invest in Holland Network and local service providers/intermediaries in the US
•    Office management including financial administration

Desired competencies
•    Proactive and result-oriented
•    Planning and organizing 
•    Networking
•    Collaboration
•    Integrity
•    Political sensitivity 

What we offer
The Consulate-General of the Netherlands in San Francisco has a full-time vacancy (40 hours per week) for a Project Manager NFIA. This position will be offered at pay scale 7 for a fixed term of two years, with a probationary period of two months. 
Indicative gross monthly salary starting at $8,127 depending on relevant work experience.
401K Plan is offered. Health/Dental/Vision is provided on a 72%-28% Employer-Employee basis.

There are no financial provisions for a possible move from the Netherlands, but the Consulate and individual colleagues are willing to help and advise you in finding accommodation and on other administrative matters.

How to apply
Please address your motivational letter to: 
•    Marco de Vries, Director & Head of NFIA San Francisco
•    Jaap Slothouwer, Executive Director Americas, Washington

Please send your motivation letter and resume (PDF File) no later than June 26th to:  
•    Wendy Osepa, Office Manager NFIA San Francisco, wendy@nfia.com 

The selection procedure consists of an evaluation of the applications to identify the candidates fulfilling the minimum requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
The Consulate will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone. Please address any queries concerning this procedure by email (jaap@nfia.com).

The Consulate is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

* This vacancy is open to internal (local employees and partners of officials posted to a Mission in the US) and external candidates. If a local employee and a partner of an official posted to a Mission are equally qualified, the local employee shall be given priority. Furthermore, if an internal candidate and an external candidate are equally qualified, the internal candidate shall be given priority.
** As per US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), employers in the US are required to ensure that all employees have the legal right to work in the US. Under US State Department requirements, the embassy and our Consulates may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders, visa holders with and Employment Authorization Document  or “A” visa holders. There is a max term for A2 visa holders of 5 years, the Netherlands Embassy / Consulate cannot sponsor any work permits for family members.