iynf_logo_vectorized3International Young Naturefriends (IYNF) is seeking full time Finance and Office Coordinator for its Secretariat in Prague.

IYNF (www.iynf.org) is an international youth umbrella organization that gathers 16 member and 11 partner organizations, that are further structured in local and regional groups and associate about 120 000 young people. Our main field of activity is experiential education (in outdoor, environmental and amateur art methodology) for values of respect, equality, solidarity, sustainability and love and care for nature.

The Finance and Office Coordinator will be responsible for the management of the administrative, financial and fundraising agendas. He or she will work on the budget, financial management of various projects, grant applications and grant reports together with other members of the staff. The job also includes office administration, marketing, promotion and support of project management.

We require:

  • experience in project management, financial management and budget monitoring, preferably in the NGO sector
  • relevant education
  • capacity to understand the international non-profit organization environment and financial management of multi-partner projects
  • computer literacy (MS Office – at least intermediate MS Excel knowledge, ability to work with databases)
  • ability to work in both Czech and English (English is the working language of IYNF, however accounting is processed in Czech)
  • ability to work in an international team and multi-cultural environment
  • accuracy, independent thinking, focus on detail, good organizational skills and systematic way of working
  • good time and resource management skills
  • ability to work independently and under pressure
  • willingness to commit for at least two years
  • ability to start the work on 15th of January 2016 (negotiable)
  • proof of clean criminal record
  • an EU passport or work permit

We prefer:

  • knowledge of German language
  • experience with coordination of international youth projects
  • experience with Erasmus+ Programme and the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe
  • willingness to get actively involved into IYNF activities
  • affiliation with the Naturefriends movement

We offer:

  • creative job in a young, progressive and enthusiastic team working for a value based organization
  • training opportunities for constant professional and personal development
  • opportunity to regularly take part in IYNF activities and travel abroad
  • flexible working hours
  • one year contract with three months trial period with the possibility of extension
  • salary corresponding with the NGO sector
  • employee’s benefits – 25 days of holidays, public transport contribution, meal vouchers, pension insurance contribution, flexi passes and sick days

If you are interested in the position send your CV and motivation letter until 10th December 2015 to Sarka Bambasova sarka@iynf.org.

Please note that only online applications are accepted and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interviews will be done in English in mid December 2015.

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