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

IYNF is an international youth umbrella organization that gathers over 20 member and 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 financial, administrative and fundraising agendas. He or she will work on the budget, financial management of various projects, grant applications and grant reports together with the Secretary General. The job also includes office administration.

We require:

  • experience in financial management and budget monitoring, preferably in the NGO sector
  • relevant education
  • ability to understand the international non-profit environment and financial management of multi-partner projects
  • computer literacy (MS Office – at least intermediate MS Excel knowledge)
  • 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 a long term cooperation
  • proof of clean criminal record
  • an EU passport or work permit
  • ability to start as soon as possible, preferably the 1st of June

 We prefer:

  • experience with coordination of international youth projects
  • experience with Erasmus+ Programme and the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe
  • willingness to join the  IYNF international activities
  • affiliation with the values Naturefriends movement

We offer:

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

If you are interested in the position please send your CV and motivation letter in English to IYNF President Thomas Gits and Vice-President Sabine Baumgarten until 13th of April. Please send them to both: thomas@iynf.org and sabine@iynf.org. Please note that only online applications are accepted and that only candidates who fulfill the job requirements will be shortlisted and contacted for interviews. Interviews will be held in English on Skype or at the IYNF office in Prague.