KIVI, the Royal Institute of Engineers, is looking for a new secretary for its main board. The Main Board is jointly responsible for the affairs of the association and the policies of KIVI. The main board ensures that the course set in the members' council meeting is implemented.

Specifically, the secretary, together with the president, deals with the organisation of board and members' council meetings. The secretary supports the president at meetings and is often the point of contact within the association. The secretary also takes care of reporting. Likewise, the secretary monitors the statutes and regulations and ensures good governance.

The secretary acts as a link between various internal and external stakeholders and plays an important role in formulating the vision and policies. The time commitment involved in the unpaid position of secretary varies, but is around 8-10 hours per week.

Context

KIVI is the knowledge network dedicated to support, visibility and quality of engineers. As an association, we seek connections with research, education, society and, of course, with each other. KIVI helps to safeguard and improve the quality of education and research. Technology and the work of engineers are crucial for addressing and solving the major social issues of our time. KIVI makes a strong case for this by supporting engineers, promoting engineering education and continuing to voice technological solutions in society. KIVI wants to grow and rejuvenate in the coming years. From within the association, we will support engineers even better in their professional practice and recognition of the value of their work.

Traditionally, KIVI operates mainly within the Dutch context. However, against the background of a globalisation of engineering and society, KIVI is increasingly focusing on activities with an international character.

The main board, which currently has nine members including this vacancy, functions as a collegial board. The positions are challenging because of the many facets they have to offer. On weighty issues, proposals are submitted to the membership council. The main board is supported by the office (21 FTE) which, among other things, performs support and promotional tasks for the association.

Vacancy

Information about the position can be found in this profile. For questions about this vacancy, please contact Pascal van der Molen, director a.i. of KIVI, by e-mail at pascal.vandermolen@kivi.nl.

We would like to receive your motivation letter and CV no later than 9 June 2024 via selectie@kivi.nl with reference to 'vacancy secretary'.