Junior Project leader CDWS
- VU Hoofdgebouw
- 0.6 / 0.6
- Development & Innovation
- Closes on11-10-2026
- Amsterdam
- Institutional Affairs
- MSc
- Publishing date01-10-2026
Junior Project leader CDWS
- VU Hoofdgebouw
- Amsterdam
- 0.6 / 0.6
- Institutional Affairs
- Development & Innovation
- MSc
- Closes on11-10-2026
- Publishing date01-10-2026
Your function
As a Junior Project Leader, you support the CDWS in the implementation and coordination of projects at the intersection of security, resilient society and social innovation. You work in a dynamic environment in which you build concrete social impact together with researchers and external partners. In this role you also ensure that activities, insights and stories of the CDWS are communicated consistently, clearly and attractively to various target groups.
You contribute to the overview of knowledge about defense and the resilient society within the VU and help to further develop the network of internal and external stakeholders. You create an overview of relevant financing options and prepare meetings with external stakeholders and take care of their follow-up. You organize events in collaboration with an event organizer. You also carry out account management for the CDWS and offer general administrative support.
Part of your work is collecting content. You actively request input from researchers and colleagues and monitor the progress and quality of the content. You collect accessible and targeted communication and provide content for the newsletter, website, LinkedIn and individual communication, such as mailings or targeted updates. You ensure coherence and consistency in tone and message across the different channels.
As a Junior Project Leader, you support CDWS in coordinating and implementing projects at the intersection of security, resilience, and societal innovation. You will work in a dynamic environment alongside researchers and external partners.
Your responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the overview of knowledge about defense and resilient society within the VU & contribute to the network of internal and external stakeholders
- Overview of financing options
- Preparing meetings with external stakeholders and follow-up
- Organizing events
- Account management CDWS and other administrative support
- Collecting accessible and targeted communication for different communication channels and ensuring coherence and consistency in tone and message across the different channels.
Your profile
You are a thoughtful and energetic junior project leader who understands complex environments. You know how to navigate political-administrative settings and enjoy working with diverse networks.
You bring:
- Affinity and / or experience with the themes of defense and resilient society
- Preferably experience in project support or stakeholder management
- Political-administrative sensitivity and a pro-active working attitude: you see what is needed and pick it up
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, such as the ability to write clearly (memos, proposals, summaries) in Dutch and English
- The talent to keep an overview while managing several files at the same time, monitoring deadlines and structured work;
As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.
What do we offer?
- A dynamic environment within a growing centre with societal impact
- Opportunities for professional development as a project leader
- Collaboration with enthusiastic colleagues and a broad network of public and private stakeholders
- Employment conditions in line with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities
- Scale 8 CAO Dutch Universities
About us
The Centre Defense & Resilient Society (CDWS) is a multidisciplinary VU centre that develops and connects knowledge on topics such as security, societal resilience, and public trust. We collaborate with government organisations, companies, and societal partners to contribute to a more resilient society.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.
Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.
We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.
Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.
Interested
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- A brief motivation letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
- Your CV
The interviews will take place in the week of 19 October (Round 1) and 26 October (Round 2).
Additional Information
- Location: Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
- Working hours: max. 24 hours per week
- Remuneration: Scale 8 CAO Dutch Universities (in accordance with university guidelines)
- Contract: until December 2027
- For questions about the position, please contact Marie-Anne van Reijen at [email protected] or Kees Boersma at [email protected]
Your function
As a Junior Project Leader, you support the CDWS in the implementation and coordination of projects at the intersection of security, resilient society and social innovation. You work in a dynamic environment in which you build concrete social impact together with researchers and external partners. In this role you also ensure that activities, insights and stories of the CDWS are communicated consistently, clearly and attractively to various target groups.
You contribute to the overview of knowledge about defense and the resilient society within the VU and help to further develop the network of internal and external stakeholders. You create an overview of relevant financing options and prepare meetings with external stakeholders and take care of their follow-up. You organize events in collaboration with an event organizer. You also carry out account management for the CDWS and offer general administrative support.
Part of your work is collecting content. You actively request input from researchers and colleagues and monitor the progress and quality of the content. You collect accessible and targeted communication and provide content for the newsletter, website, LinkedIn and individual communication, such as mailings or targeted updates. You ensure coherence and consistency in tone and message across the different channels.
As a Junior Project Leader, you support CDWS in coordinating and implementing projects at the intersection of security, resilience, and societal innovation. You will work in a dynamic environment alongside researchers and external partners.
Your responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the overview of knowledge about defense and resilient society within the VU & contribute to the network of internal and external stakeholders
- Overview of financing options
- Preparing meetings with external stakeholders and follow-up
- Organizing events
- Account management CDWS and other administrative support
- Collecting accessible and targeted communication for different communication channels and ensuring coherence and consistency in tone and message across the different channels.
Your profile
You are a thoughtful and energetic junior project leader who understands complex environments. You know how to navigate political-administrative settings and enjoy working with diverse networks.
You bring:
- Affinity and / or experience with the themes of defense and resilient society
- Preferably experience in project support or stakeholder management
- Political-administrative sensitivity and a pro-active working attitude: you see what is needed and pick it up
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, such as the ability to write clearly (memos, proposals, summaries) in Dutch and English
- The talent to keep an overview while managing several files at the same time, monitoring deadlines and structured work;
As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.
What do we offer?
- A dynamic environment within a growing centre with societal impact
- Opportunities for professional development as a project leader
- Collaboration with enthusiastic colleagues and a broad network of public and private stakeholders
- Employment conditions in line with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities
- Scale 8 CAO Dutch Universities
About us
The Centre Defense & Resilient Society (CDWS) is a multidisciplinary VU centre that develops and connects knowledge on topics such as security, societal resilience, and public trust. We collaborate with government organisations, companies, and societal partners to contribute to a more resilient society.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.
Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.
We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.
Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.
Interested
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- A brief motivation letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
- Your CV
The interviews will take place in the week of 19 October (Round 1) and 26 October (Round 2).
Additional Information
- Location: Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
- Working hours: max. 24 hours per week
- Remuneration: Scale 8 CAO Dutch Universities (in accordance with university guidelines)
- Contract: until December 2027
- For questions about the position, please contact Marie-Anne van Reijen at [email protected] or Kees Boersma at [email protected]
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