Associate Global Public Affairs - The Hague

University of Denver; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FGS Global is seeking an Associate Global Public Affairs for our The Hague office. You will join a small team to work on diverse issues in politics, policy, media, and society, supporting clients with analyses, strategies, and stakeholder engagement.

You will collaborate with peers to monitor developments, map stakeholders, and craft communications across Dutch and English contexts, with German or French as a plus. A one-year contract with potential permanent placement is offered.

Qualifications

• Analytical ability to quickly process information and explain complex subjects.
• Planning and organizing to structure information flows and meetings.
• Initiative to act independently and explore new topics and people.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in Dutch and English; German or French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze political and social developments relevant to clients.
• Map stakeholders and networks for campaigns and advisory work.
• Conduct analyses and prepare client-ready advice and memos.
• Contribute to public affairs strategies, campaigns, and stakeholder approaches.
• Prepare for discussions, visits, and meetings with clients and officials.
• Create memos, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Support client teams with contacts in politics, government, media, and business.
• Build and nurture networks in politics, government, media, and industry.

Skills

Analytical ability

Planning and organizing

Initiative

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Associate Global Public Affairs | The Hague

FGS Global helps the world's most influential leaders at the moments that matter. Working at the intersection of business, government, and public opinion, we advise CEOs, boards of directors, and management teams at the most defining moments. From 31 offices worldwide, we work as one team to help leaders anticipate what lies ahead, engage the right stakeholders, and achieve meaningful results.

We have been active in the Netherlands for over 10 years and have grown into a team of nearly 50 people. From our offices in the heart of The Hague and Amsterdam, we are building one of the strongest advisory practices in the market for a wide variety of clients on the most complex cases. We are rooted in the Dutch political and societal context, while simultaneously drawing on the global network and expertise of FGS Global.

For our The Hague office, we are seeking a driven Associate Global Public Affairs. Do you have an affinity for politics, public opinion, and policy? Do you want to help companies when it really matters, both nationally and internationally? Are you broadly interested, a true political junkie, eager to learn, and keen to work in a close-knit team on exciting projects? Then you have come to the right place.

What will you be doing?

As an Associate Global Public Affairs, you will work in teams of three to five people, with varying levels of experience and backgrounds. You will work on diverse issues in the fields of politics, policy, media, and society.

Your duties include:

• monitoring and analyzing political and social developments;
• mapping relevant stakeholders and networks;
• conducting analyses and preparing advice for clients;
• contributing to public affairs strategies, campaigns, and stakeholder approaches;
• preparing for discussions, work visits, and meetings;
• creating memos, presentations, and other communication materials;
• supporting client teams with contacts with politicians, civil servants, the media, and other stakeholders;
• building one's own network in politics, government, media, and business.

The topics you work on vary. One time it concerns infrastructure or energy, the next financial markets, technology, or geopolitics. As a result, you quickly gain a broad perspective on how politics, government, business, media, and society are interconnected.

What do you bring?

You are a true political junkie. You follow current events, are curious about what lies behind political developments, and want to understand how policy is made. To fit in well, you bring the following:

• Analytical ability:you can quickly process a lot of information, distinguish between main and secondary points, and clearly explain complex subjects.
• Planning and organizing:you enjoy bringing structure to various information flows and are good at organizing, for example, a work visit or meeting.
• Initiative:you see what needs to be done and take action independently. Furthermore, you are curious about new topics and people.
• Communication skills:you can write and present well in Dutch and English. German or French is a plus.
• Flexibility:political developments cannot always be planned. You can switch gears quickly if necessary.

What we offer you

• An excellent starting salary.
• The opportunity to work on projects for various clients from the start.
• The opportunity to work directly with experienced consultants and senior advisors such as Jan Peter Balkenende, Menno Snel, Dick Benschop, and Dick Berlijn.
• A broad education through the FGS Global Academy. In addition to Public Affairs, you will learn about media, reputation, financial and corporate communication, among other topics.
• The opportunity to work from one of our international offices for a period of time, for example in Berlin, Brussels, Washington, or Singapore.
• A workplace in the heart of political The Hague, within walking distance of Central Station and the Binnenhof. Additionally, you are always welcome at our location in Amsterdam.
• 25 vacation days, of which the period between Christmas Eve and New Year's is standardly free without deduction of vacation days.
• A culture in which we combine high quality with a strong team spirit.
• Initially, an employment contract for one year, with the intention of converting it into permanent employment subject to mutual satisfaction.

Do you not meet all the requirements? No worries! Research shows that some groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet all the requirements. At FGS Global, we strive for a diverse, inclusive, and authentic work environment. So, if you are enthusiastic about this position and our company, but your previous experience does not fully align with every qualification listed in the vacancy, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or another role.