Do you have Caribbean roots, have you graduated recently, and do you want to give your career a flying start? This is your chance!
Vacancie TOP CN Trainee
HBO/WO | Vacancy number P&O2025_04_008 | Closing date Tuesday 29 April 2025
The Talent Development Programme Caribbean Netherlands (Talent Ontwikkel Programma Caribisch Nederland , TOP CN) traineeship is a one-year work and training programme especially for recently graduated professionals with Caribbean. You start working at a government organisation in the Caribbean Netherlands . During the traineeship, you will be coached, form a close community with other trainees, and receive plenty of opportunities to use your knowledge in a challenging role.
Available positions for TOP trainees include:
- Communication Advisor (Bonaire)
- HR Advisor (Bonaire)
- Coordinator Operational Preparation and Risk Management (Bonaire)
- Policy Advisor Social Domain (Bonaire)
- Tax Specialist (Bonaire)
- Decision Maker IND CN (Bonaire)
- Youth Care Professional (Bonaire)
- Policy Advisor Vitality (Bonaire)
- Junior Legal Advisor (St. Eustatius)
- Policy Officer Automation (St. Eustatius)
What can you expect?
- A job that suits you: You apply for the traineeship, we will make sure you are offered a position that matches your studies and interests.
- Personal growth: With coaching, training, and supervision, you will not only work on your career, but also on your personal development.
- A trainee community: You will work together with other young professionals who, like you, want to dedicate their talents to the Caribbean Netherlands.
- Advancement to a permanent position: The traineeship has a duration of one year (12 months), with a start date of 1 July 2025. You have the prospect of structural placement with one of the government organisations of the Caribbean Netherlands.
What do you receive?
- A year full of opportunities: The traineeship helps you grow and discover what you really want in your career.
- Relocation expenses policy: Moving is not a problem! With a relocation expenses policy, we will support you in this.
- Good terms and conditions of employment: Your salary and fringe benefits are aligned with the terms and conditions of employment of the organisation where you will be working. You receive a good starting salary of (minimum of $3,121 gross) for a 36-hour working week.
Who are we looking for?
- You have a Higher Professional (HBO) or University (WO) Education diploma (obtained at most two years ago).
- You have Caribbean roots and are motivated to return to your island.
- You speak Dutch and the local language (Papiamentu or English).
- You are eager to learn, ambitious, and really want to make a difference for Bonaire, St. Eustatius or Saba.
Are you ready for it?
Send your CV and a short motivation (in which you also indicate which island and which position(s) you are interested in) to traineeship@topcn.nl. You can apply until Tuesday 29 April.
Any questions? You can find more information about TOP CN [here]. Or contact Mia Tweed, TOP CN Project Leader, at +599 795 4854.
Seize this opportunity and make the difference in the Caribbean Netherlands!
