logo_iynfIYNF is an international youth umbrella organization that gathers more than 20 member and partner organizations that are further structured in local and regional groups. The core role of IYNF is to facilitate cooperation between its members and partners by creating links, organising meetings, providing direct support and promoting nature-friendly activities all over Europe. IYNF is a training and exchange organisation providing capacity building and networking activities for the benefit of its members. 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.

We are currently looking for an inspiring, motivated and responsible leader for our international team of staff and volunteers.

The Secretary General is an appointed member of the Presidium working full-time in the international office seated in Prague. He or she will lead the Secretariat having the key responsibility over the implementation of the workplan, projects and the financial and HR agenda of the organisation. The Secretariat has currently three full-time staff members, two long-term EVS volunteers, one intern and supporters. The organisation is managed in a concept of Policy Governance.

Requirements for the position

  • EU working permit
  • At least two years of working or volunteering experience in a national or international NGO
  • Experience and expertise in at least one of the fields of IYNF activity: (international) youth work, network coordination, non-formal education or environmental and outdoor education
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, travel for meetings abroad and work on weekends when required
  • Experience with managing grant applications is a high asset (EU, EYF of CoE or other)
  • Experience with the facilitation of long-term strategies and/or crisis management is an advantage
  • Ability to lead a small team, create a motivational atmosphere and working culture in the office and support newcomers
  • Fluent in English, working knowledge of German and/or Czech is an advantage
  • Compliance with the main values of IYNF
  • Naturefriend affiliation is an asset, but it is not required
  • Readiness to commit for a 3-year long period
  • Willingness to work and live in Prague
  • Availability to start the position as soon as possible, latest on the 1st of April 2017

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage and select IYNF staff, volunteers and interns
  • Implement the IYNF workplan in accordance with the IYNF policies and regulations
  • Create regulations connected to the policies
  • Link the IYNF Presidium with the Secretariat and implement the decisions of the Presidium
  • Be the IYNF legal representative and the main responsible for legal issues
  • Ensure funding for IYNF operations
  • Supervise the financial management
  • Represent IYNF externally
  • Ensure vivid relations with all IYNF stakeholders

Conditions proposed

  • Starting contract for the period of one year with the aim of long-term cooperation
  • Salary corresponding with the NGO sector in the Czech Republic
  • Meal vouchers
  • Flexi passes (vouchers for free time activities) of 500 CZK every month
  • Pension insurance contribution
  • Support for further professional training
  • 5 weeks of paid holidays
  • Paid cell phone
  • Public transport contribution

Procedure to apply

Questions or interested to apply? Your motivation letter and CV in English should be sent by e-mail to both IYNF President Thomas Gits and Vice-President Ana Teresa Santos by the 31st of January 2017. Please send them to both: thomas@iynf.org and ana.teresa@iynf.org

Please note that only online applications are accepted and that only candidates who fulfill the job requirements will be short-listed and contacted for interviews. Selected candidates will be invited for a Skype or personal interview and an assessment procedure.