Job description

As Director, 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 life sciences & health, IT, and high-tech systems and materials. You guide, inform and advise these companies in their search for the most suitable location in the Netherlands. You work directly with the Head of Office & NFIA team in Atlanta and the NFIA Americas colleagues based in the USA and Canada. Work is also done in joint effort with NFIA headquarters in The Hague, and 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. 
In addition to project management, you are responsible for account management of companies already established in the Netherlands. NFIA also has a signaling role towards our national and regional government, offering insight about how companies experience our business climate.
Finally, you join efforts in organizing and participating in a variety of activities such as seminars, trade fairs and investment-oriented inbound trade missions with ministers, local and regional governments. 

Interested? Please check investinholland.com.

Where will you work?

You will work at our NFIA Atlanta office which is housed at the Consulate-General in Atlanta. You are part of a diverse team of 4 NFIA colleagues serving 13 states and the District of Columbia. Together you inspire each other to bring the most innovative companies to the Netherlands. The Consulate-General itself works to strengthen the economic ties between the Netherlands and the Southeast of the United States and supports with consular services, such as passport applications and consular declarations.

Qualifications

•    Completed academic education, preferably with an economics component, economics or business administration
•    General knowledge of the Dutch economy and the Dutch investment climate
•    International commercial experience in the field of promotion, sales or acquisition and experience in dealing with companies from the USA
•    You are fluent in English, both spoken and written. Proficiency of the Dutch language is a plus
•    You are diplomatic and can communicate at the highest level, both within government and business
•    Flexible attitude and organizing ability
•    3-5 years of relevant commercial experience demonstrating ability to engage and use a consultative foreign direct investment (FDI) approach 
•    A strong network within Dutch national, regional and local governments (Invest in Holland network) charged with investment promotion, as well as with intermediaries/service providers
•    Desired competences: cooperation, result orientation, integrity, managerial sensitivity, networking and persuasiveness 

Competencies

Networking: you are socially minded and establish and maintain contacts in different circles and at different levels with people and organizations relevant to your own position.

Collaboration: you enjoy working in teams, are a strong communicator and are open to giving and receiving constructive feedback. You are curious and have an open attitude. You are willing to travel regularly in the region.

Result-oriented: you formulate concrete goals and translate goals into concrete actions. You take initiative and are able to persuade people with the right arguments.

Integrity: you are aware of the norms and values that apply within the organization. You can handle confidential information and are discreet and honest.

Political sensitivity: you understand the complexities of the decision-making process within companies and collaborate within the Invest in Holland network in offering advice. As such you increase the chances of a successful investment decision.  

What we offer

The Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Atlanta has a full-time vacancy (40 hours per week) for a Director NFIA. This position will be offered at pay scale 9 for a fixed term of two years, with a probationary period of two months. 
Indicative gross monthly salary starting at USD 7,592 per month 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 send your motivation letter and CV before January 15th to Tim Katsburg via e-mail.
For more information about the position, please contact: 
•    Tim Katsburg, Director & Head of Office, NFIA Atlanta, +1 404 403 2192 or via e-mail.  
•    Jaap Slothouwer, Executive Director Americas, NFIA Washington, +1 202 754 6108 or via e-mail.

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 e-mail.

The Consulate is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, 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 General cannot sponsor any work permits for family members.