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Job Description

About Mabat 360° Mabat 360° is an EdTech company working to advance more inclusive, coordinated and accountable education systems. Our mission is to help educational institutions strengthen collaboration, improve organizational practices and provide more consistent support around pupils' educational needs. Mabat Future Common 360 Ltd. is an Israeli company holding ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System. We are currently conducting structured research within the Dutch education sector. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Dutch education professional to conduct qualitative field research with school boards and relevant stakeholders across the Netherlands. This is an independent, project-based research engagement focused on understanding how Dutch educational institutions organize pupil support, manage responsibilities, coordinate interventions and address organizational challenges. The researcher will conduct structured interviews with relevant decision-makers and education professionals, document their perspectives and experiences, and provide evidence-based findings to support our understanding of the Dutch education sector. This is strictly a research role, not a sales, marketing or business development position. Key Responsibilities Conduct structured interviews: Lead approximately 45-minute interviews in Dutch, using a predefined research guide, with: Bestuurders, bestuurssecretarissen and controllers. Zorgcoördinatoren, intern begeleiders and verzuimcoördinatoren. Directors and coordinators of samenwerkingsverbanden (SWV). Functionarissen gegevensbescherming (FG). Stakeholder outreach and scheduling: Identify, approach and secure interviews with suitable participants through an agreed target list and your professional network. Research documentation: Record interviews only with explicit consent. Document findings and relevant verbatim Dutch quotes, accompanied by concise English translations, in our research tracker within 24 hours of each interview. Research integrity: Maintain a neutral, non-leading and independent research approach. Do not discuss pricing, commercial proposals, product demonstrations, pilots or make commitments on behalf of the company. Refer any commercial enquiries to management. Data protection: Handle all research information in accordance with GDPR requirements and company information security policies. Never collect personal data relating to individual pupils. Reporting: Provide concise weekly progress updates and a final research report that clearly distinguishes direct observations, respondent statements and analytical interpretations. Professional Requirements Native-level Dutch and professional written English. At least 3 years of professional experience working in or with Dutch primary or secondary education (PO/VO). Strong practical understanding of the Dutch education system, including passend onderwijs, zorgplicht, verzuim and leerplicht procedures, SWV structures and school board governance. Demonstrated experience conducting structured qualitative interviews in a professional setting. Ability to communicate confidently with senior education professionals and institutional decision-makers. Excellent listening, analytical, documentation and reporting skills. Ability to distinguish factual evidence from personal interpretation and avoid leading interview questions. Understanding of GDPR and professional data handling practices. Registered as an independent professional in the Netherlands (KvK), or willing to register. Availability during regular working hours and willingness to travel within the Netherlands where necessary. Professional Network – Strong Advantage An established professional network and the ability to facilitate introductions to: Bestuurders, bestuurssecretarissen and controllers at PO and VO school boards. Professionals within samenwerkingsverbanden (SWV). Zorgcoördinatoren, intern begeleiders and verzuimcoördinatoren. Relevant education-sector organizations, such as PO-Raad, VO-raad, SIVON and Kennisnet. Municipal leerplicht teams and other relevant education-sector stakeholders. Engagement StructureThis is an independent freelance engagement under a project-based agreement. The scope and duration of the engagement may evolve depending on the research needs and mutual agreement between the parties.

Core Responsibilities

Conduct structured interviews in Dutch with school boards and education-sector stakeholders across the Netherlands, documenting findings and relevant quotations with English translations. Maintain neutral, GDPR-compliant research practices, provide weekly progress updates, and deliver a final report distinguishing observations, respondent statements, and analysis.

Requirements

Requires native-level Dutch, professional written English, at least three years of experience in or with Dutch primary or secondary education, and practical knowledge of the Dutch education system. Candidates must have qualitative interviewing experience, strong analytical and reporting skills, GDPR awareness, and be registered as an independent professional in the Netherlands or willing to register.