Alma Feenstra afdelingshoofd Uitvoering van Beleid bij SZW | Nieuwsbericht | Algemene Bestuursdienst (Alma Feenstra, head of the Policy Implementation department at SZW | News item | General Administrative Service)

Alma Feenstra will start as head of the Policy Implementation department at the Service, Partnerships and Implementation (DSU) department at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment with effect from 1 July 2023.

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Alma will lead the Policy Implementation department. This department implements a large number of European regulations. Examples include the European Social Fund +, the European Migration and Security Funds and the Just Transition Fund (JTF).

Ingrid Vanhecke, director of DSU: “I am very happy with Alma's appointment. Alma is an energetic and experienced manager who, with her style of situational leadership and working from trust, fits well with the team leaders and employees of the department. In addition, she brings in knowledge and insights from outside, about applicants and users of schemes, and she has a relevant network outside SZW. Alma also brings political and administrative insight, with which she will make a valuable contribution to the department, management and SZW.”

Alma Feenstra: “It was a wish of mine to work for the central government. Because I would like to contribute within a team to improve people's lives. And where better to do this than at SZW! This position, in which political and social tasks must be translated into policy and practice, is perfect for me. It is precisely that switching between the needs of people or organizations and the challenges we face as a country that is fascinating. In this dynamic we come up with solutions that work; I am happy to work hard for that. I'm really looking forward to getting started.”

Alma previously worked as Director of the Furniture Expertise Center and as a manager in education (MBO and HBO). She also worked as a strategic advisor for various ministries and has held various positions in the field of communications at various organizations.

Alma obtained a doctorate in General Social Sciences from the University of Utrecht and an Executive Master in Corporate Communication from Erasmus University in Rotterdam.  

This appointment to an ABD position was made through the general procedure for positions within the General Administrative Service. The recruitment and selection for this appointment was done by DGABD and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. As usual, the vacancy was widely advertised so that everyone could apply.