Account Manager Netherlands–Germany (1 FTE)

The Euregional Information and Expertise Centre is looking for an

Account Manager Netherlands–Germany (1 FTE)

The Euregional Information and Expertise Centre supports the cross-border administrative approach to tackling undermining and/or organised crime. We focus on improving cooperation between Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia). EURIEC supports authorities in exchanging administrative information to combat undermining and cross-border crime.

We operate at the intersection of security, governance and international cooperation and help municipalities, provinces and other public organisations to act more effectively against criminal structures exploiting borders.

In recent years, EURIEC has focused on exploring the possibilities of cross-border information exchange within the administrative approach to tackling undermining. Based on concrete cases, EURIEC has gained insight into such exchanges. Attention has also been paid to raising awareness of the role public authorities play or can play in tackling organised crime. These activities will continue in the coming years.

The EURIEC is an organisational part of the RIEC Limburg.

To further develop and expand these activities, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic colleague who will take on the following tasks:

• Building and maintaining a network of relevant partners in the Netherlands and Germany
• Assisting and advising municipalities and other partners in concrete cross-border cases
• Organising and facilitating expert platforms and raising awareness of the international administrative approach
• Engaging in dialogue with relevant legislators to implement improvement proposals for policy and legislation

What is expected from you?

• Academic level of thinking and working with relevant education
• Affinity with legal issues
• Sufficient command of German to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of the political and administrative environment
• Good understanding of political challenges and opportunities
• Tactical and strategic approach combined with creativity in proposing policy suggestions
• Strong execution focus and ability to implement strategies independently
• Analytical skills and ability to handle multiple topics simultaneously and connect them
• Ability to work independently without losing sight of teamwork
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, listening skills and persuasive abilities
• Affinity with communication and ability to use communication to achieve agreed goals
• Core competencies: Integrity, Cooperation, Customer orientation and Entrepreneurship

Where will you work?You will work at EURIEC, which is organisationally part of RIEC Limburg in Maastricht, located at the provincial government building at Limburglaan 10 in Maastricht. You will frequently have appointments along the entire Dutch-German border.

We offer you

• A challenging position in an engaging team with a strong professional network within a field of work with high societal relevance
• A secondment contract until at least 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension depending on funding
• A gross monthly salary up to scale 11 of the municipal collective labour agreement (depending on age, education and experience)
• A workplace at the Government building of Limburg in Maastricht with a view of the river Meuse
• The possibility to partly work from home

Vacancy publication
The EURIEC Account Manager vacancy will be published both among participating covenant partners of RIEC Limburg and involved German organisations, as well as non-participating organisations in the Netherlands and Germany.
Candidates from participating partners have priority. Secondment costs will be reimbursed by RIEC. For external candidates, a maximum term of three years currently applies.

For substantive questions, please contact:

Gennard Stulens, Account Manager Netherlands–Belgium at EURIEC
Email: g.stulens@rieclimburg.nl
Telephone: +31 (0)6 31989810

For questions about the procedure, please contact:

Business Operations RIEC Limburg
Email: Bedrijfsvoering@rieclimburg.nl
Telephone: +31(0)6 15868902

Interested?

Apply no later than 27 February 2026 via www.werkenvoorlimburg.nl

Applications can only be submitted through this website.