An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) in Phoenix as Deputy Representative. As  Deputy Representative, you will work closely with the Chief Representative in supporting Dutch SME’s who are looking to expand their business to the USA.

The NBSO Arizona is a trade office of the Netherlands Embassy in the US, focusing on strengthening the economic relationship between Arizona and the Netherlands.

The NBSO supports companies by providing reliable market information, answering specific trade questions, offering a local network and regularly organizing events. We also work to actively recognize trade opportunities and possible investment opportunities, in Phoenix and across the state of Arizona. Our aim is to promote the Netherlands and its companies, hereby increasing the economic ties between The Netherlands and Arizona. The NBSO offers services to Dutch companies to assist them with market entry, market growth, new partnerships, and business expansion.

About NBSO Phoenix

Opened in 2025, NBSO Phoenix is a trade office of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Together with the Netherlands Embassy in Washington D.C., the Consulate-Generals in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco, Honorary Consuls and the NBSO’s in Houston and Los Angeles, they comprise the economic network of the Netherlands in the US. The NBSO team consists of a Chief Representative and a Deputy Representative.

The NBSO’s current key focus industries include Semiconductors, Life Science & Health, Aerospace & Defence, and climate/urban technologies although we assist many companies in a variety of markets and across a broad range of technological fields.

NBSO Phoenix is part of a worldwide network of Netherlands Business Support Offices (NBSOs) administrated by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). NBSOs have no diplomatic status and are dedicated exclusively to the promotion of Dutch trade and investment.

Tasks & Responsibilities

The position of Deputy Representative is a supporting role to the Chief Representative, whose main task is strategic- and business development. At the same time, independence is expected in supporting Dutch companies showing interest in the US market. The main tasks and responsibilities of the DR include:

Individual Business Support:

• Advising Dutch companies in their orientation on the US market
• Scheduling and follow-up after business meetings
• Providing services such as general & tailored market information and business matchmaking
• Making connections and introductions to relevant stakeholders

Operations:

• Processing the financial administration for the office
• Registering and updating all NBSO activities in the database of the Dutch government, in travel systems and other relevant work documents
• Preparing reports on projects managed by NBSO
• Taking over the daily responsibility for the office during the absence of the CR.

Marketing & Communication:

• (Co-)organisation of promotional activities, informative export meetings, fairs and seminars, visit programs for trade missions, official delegations and business organisations.
• Implementing the communication strategy and social media campaigns to increase the number of followers and reach the target audience;
• Manage the NBSO’s social media channels (content, posts, management).

Sector Account:

• Building up knowledge and relations concerning priority sectors of NBSO Phoenix
• Proactively collect and process relevant market information; identify export or investment opportunities for Dutch companies
• Write sector relevant market reports and factsheets

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who attends to the following qualifications:

• Higher education degree, preferably in the area of business administration or international trade.
• Affiliation with international business, Arizona or the Netherlands and its economy.
• Working experience, with a minimum of 2 years, in a US or international enterprise.
• Knowledge of American tax- and import regulations
• Knowledge of business ecosystems in Arizona (knowledge of key industries are considered an advantage)
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English (C1). Proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage.
• Experienced in answering questions and processing information in an adequate manner.
• Experienced in organising business events.
• Experienced in using social media like LinkedIn.
• Applicants must have valid working rights in the USA (American citizenship, permanent residency, or temporary work visa)
• Available from 1st February 2027

Preferred Competencies

Eligible candidates possess or excel in these competencies:

Networking abilities, Result and Service orientation, Flexible, Pro-active, Planning & Organising, Collaboration, Management sensitivity and Integrity

About the Position

We offer a full-time appointment (40 hours/week) for an initial period of two years. You will be contracted by the Netherlands embassy in Washington D.C.. The employment conditions that apply to local employees are set out in the Legal Status (Local Employees) Regulations 2020 (LSR 2020) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are worked out in the mission version for the USA.

Before the two year period expires, it will be determined whether the contract will be terminated or continued after that period, taking into account the employee’s performance and the options for continuing the office.

Upon employment, you will be ranked in job level  scale 7.  A  salary scale comprises of 16 pay numbers.  The pay number assigned to the employee upon employment depends on the number of years of relevant experience.  After every 12 months, you may be awarded one additional pay number depending on your job performance in the preceding 12 months.  The  scale 7  gross baseline  salary is USD 6654 per month.

* This vacancy is open to internal (local employees and partners of officials posted to a Mission in the US) and external candidates. If a local employee and a partner of an official posted to a Mission are equally qualified, the local employee shall be given priority. Furthermore, if an internal candidate and an external candidate are equally qualified, the internal candidate shall be given priority.

** As per US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), employers in the US are required to ensure that all employees have the legal right to work in the US. Under US State Department requirements, the embassy and our consulates may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or “A” visa holders. There is a max term for A2 visa holders of 5 years, the Netherlands Embassy / Consulate General cannot sponsor any work permits for family members.

How to Apply / Contact

Send your application, consisting of a  Curriculum Vitae and accompanying motivation letter to Marloes de Goeijen at info@nbsoarizona.com  (you may also use this email address for further inquiries).

Application deadline:  1 November 2026.

Incomplete applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

More information on RVO and the NBSO network can be found at https://english.rvo.nl/topics/international-network/nbsos.