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Working for KIT
KIT is an organization constantly on the move. It offers reliability and expertise, as well as innovation. These are qualities which appeal to our clients, partners and staff, and which influence the workplace environment. The organization is characterized by individual initiative, a keen eye for developments in the outside world, and a strong focus on developments in both internal and external cooperation.
International and cultural atmosphere
People from a wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds work for KIT. We are internationally active in 70 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Of its 450 staff, 150 regularly conduct short or long field trips, while others are permanently stationed abroad. KIT's extensive building houses a library, a museum and a theatre which KIT staff may enjoy either free or at a reduced charge. Students from all over the world take part in courses at KIT's training centre.
Businesslike as well as idealistic
The wide variety of activities taking place under one roof ensures a diverse and inspiring working environment. KIT is aware of the need to operate in a businesslike and competitive manner within the framework of international cooperation. At the same time, however, KIT still values idealistic goals. It is this combination that appeals to many KIT employees.
Apply online
KIT uses an online application form. When applying for a position, we kindly ask you to use the link to the application form. You will notice this link in the job vacancy text. We ask you to upload your CV and a motivation letter. After sending in your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation. We will attend to your application and inform you about the progress in this procedure within two weeks after the deadline.
Please apply only on current vacancies published on our website. Comments on and applications for job vacancies for which the response period has expired will not be included in the selection procedure.
Primary working conditions
KIT offers its staff a package of working conditions which can compete with those of similar organizations. Namely:
- A 38 hour working week
- A decent salary
- A holiday bonus of 8%
- An end-of-year payment of 1.5%.
Internships
KIT is also involved in social issues. This means that we offer, when possible, temporary job experience for interns, refugees or people returning to the work force.
News
KIT Library
The (digital) source on development cooperation and the colonial past.
Contact information
Do you want to contact
the KIT Library, Tropenmuseum, Tropentheater or one of the KIT departments?
- +31 20 568 8711
- communication@kit.nl
- Contact information




