TOP CN Trainee
Are you dreaming of returning to Bonaire, St. Eustatius or Saba and really making the difference there? Do you want to give your career a flying start and contribute to the future of your island? This is your chance!
HBO/WO | Vacancy number P&O2025_01_011 | Closing date Wednesday 2 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 roots in the Caribbean Netherlands. You start working at a government organisation like a Public Entity or the Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN). For example, as a communications advisor, legal advisor, HR advisor, policy officer for automation or youth care professional. During the traineeship, you will be coached, form a close community with other trainees, and receive plenty of opportunities to use your knowledge and skills for the growth of your island.
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 roots in the Caribbean Netherlands and are motivated to return to your island.
- You speak the language of your island.
- 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 (which should at least include the island you would like to return to) to traineeship@topcn.nl before Wednesday 2 April.
Do you have any questions? Then contact Mia Tweed, Project Leader TOP CN, via +599 795 4854
Seize this opportunity and make the difference in the Caribbean Netherlands!