Policy Officer (24-32 hours per week)

Aligning policies across sectors and levels of government is crucial for effective landscape restoration. Without strong coordination and integration, efforts can become fragmented or even work against one another. Well-aligned policies help ensure that national programmes respond to local needs and deliver greater impact.

In practice, however, achieving this alignment is challenging. Agencies often operate independently or pursue competing priorities. In this role, you will identify and develop case studies that highlight good practices at all levels of governance for promoting policy coherence in landscapes and seascapes, helping to build a global case study database. You will collaborate with the Policy & Impact team and report to the Head of Policy.

• Identify and select relevant case studies on policy coherence good and promising practices in landscape and seascape restoration?
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to review evidence, extract key lessons and success factors
• Contribute to the development and structuring of a case study database
• Support the synthesis of findings into clear, accessible outputs
• Collaborate with team members, research collaborators and contribute to ongoing policy research activities

• Post‑graduate degree, preferably in environmental policy, ecology, sustainable development, or a related field, with at least 2–3 years’ experience in environmental policy
• Strong analytical and research skills, including data analysis, case study research, and policy brief writing
• Ability to synthesise complex information into clear, practical insights
• Strong interest in landscape restoration, governance, and policy integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; comfortable working with diverse international stakeholders
• Available for six months (starting ASAP) and eligible to work in the Netherlands

• The opportunity to contribute to long‑term sustainable and social impact across continents
• A salary range between EUR3.160 - 3.750gross based on a full‑time contract depending on your level of work experience.
• A dynamic, international environment with passionate colleagues.
• Holiday allowance of 8%, and pension scheme.
• We work in a hybrid way, that means at least 50% of your time you work at our Amsterdam office, and you could work the other days from home.
• A welcoming office space and a value‑driven team

We believe it is essential to centre and prioritise a wide diversity of voices and experiences in our work. Hence, we warmly encourage applications from people with diverse identities and backgrounds.