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

The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for the management of the administrative, financial and fundraising agendas. Together with other members of staff the FC will work on the budget, financial management of various projects, grant applications and grant reports. The job will also comprise of caring for the administration and office of the organisation and bits of marketing and promotion and project management of IYNF. Also, a lot of work will be for and with our international volunteers.

IYNF (www.iynf.org) is an international youth umbrella organisation that gathers 22 member  and partner organizations, that are further structured in 1000 local and regional groups and associate about 130 000 young people. Our main field of activity is experiential education (in outdoor, environmental and amateur art methodology) for values of respect, solidarity and sustainability.

The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for the management of the administrative, financial and fundraising agendas. Together with other members of staff the FC will work on the budget, financial management of various projects, grant applications and grant reports. The job will also comprise caring for the administration and office of the organisation and bits of marketing and promotion and project management of IYNF. A lot of work will be for and with our international volunteers.

We require a candidate with:

  • experience or capacity to understand and work for an international non-profit organization and multi-partner projects
  • background or proven experience in project management, financial management and budget monitoring
  • relevant education and experience with finances in NGO sector
  • computer literacy (MS Office package, open software tools, database)
  • ability to work in both Czech and English, knowledge of German is an advantage
  • creative thinking and accuracy, high organizational skills and sense of initiative, focus on details and systematic way of working
  • efficient time and resource management skills
  • “can do” mentality, self-motivated, determined and innovative
  • ability to work independently and in team in an international, multi-cultural environment
  • willingness to undertake at least two years commitment working for IYNF
  • ability to start the work on 1st of March 2013
  • proof of clean criminal record

We offer:

  • creative job in a young, progressive and enthusiastic team working for volunteers (and values) based organisation and very informal environment
  • training opportunities for constant professional and personal development
  • half-time position with flexible working hours
  • three months trial period with two months handover
  • salary 12500 CZK gross
  • employee’s benefits – public transport, meal tickets, life/pension insurance contribution, training support and social fund in total amount of 20.000 CZK per year

If you are interested in the position send your CV and cover letter until 23.01.2013 to Ilze Jece ilze@iynf.org.