Become a member of YEE team in Prague

Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) is looking for a young motivated person for a full time position of Secretary General. Key responsibilities include mainly administration, fundraising, managing a team, development and coordination of youth projects.

We offer full-time work in a young international team, coordination and participation in youth projects, flexibility in working schedule, and traveling abroad. Starting date of the job would be 1st of May with one month transfer period with the leaving Secretary General.

For more information, or in case of interest, please send your CV and motivation letter written in English to the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. until 3.4.2013.

Key responsibilities:

1. Administration: Management of the finances and day to day administration
2. Fundraising: writing grant applications, searching for new funding sources
3. Co-ordination of work plans of other employees of the Secretariat as well as for EVS (European Voluntary Service) volunteers
4. Legal representation of the organization
5. Projects development and management of YEE activities (according to the mission of YEE)

What we are looking for in the candidate:

• Basic knowledge in accounting
• Experience in administration
• Experience in coordinating projects
• Work experience in an NGO, preferably environmental one
• Time management and organizational skills
• Fluency in English and Czech
• Experience in fundraising, writing grant applications
• Computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time flexibility

Other preferable skills:

• Master Degree in Administration, Economics or related field
• Orientation in basic legal issues concerning running an NGO
• Communication skills in an international environment
• Experience in working in the environmental field
• Experience in managing a team
• Willingness to undertake at least two years commitment working for YEE is a strong asset

Additional information:

• An EU passport or work permit is required for this position.
• A letter of motivation is required. 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 the beginning of April.
• Contract type: limited (1 year with possibility of extension)

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