To strengthen our Sustainable Development & Development Cooperation and Nature Conservation departments, we are looking for a highly organized and reliable person to assist with project administration and office management.
The position is for 20 hours per week (50%) and is initially a two-year fixed-term contract. We are also aiming for a long-term partnership.
Your tasks:
- Assistance in preparing financial reports for donors (spreadsheet analysis, exchange rate calculations, review of accounting documents);
- Assistance in preparing presentations for funders and donors;
- Assistance with image research, as well as with the maintenance and organization of the image database for communications and public relations activities;
- Coordinating and taking minutes/documenting project team meetings—both online and in person—as well as meetings with external parties;
- Assistance with preparing the project team’s business trips within the country and abroad, as well as with travel expense reports;
- Documentation and work at the interface between project management and administration at the GNF
- Simple correspondence with project partners in Germany and abroad;
- Organizing the mailing of contracts and funding requests.
Your profile:
- You have completed a business apprenticeship, hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, or possess a comparable qualification.
- Previous experience in project management or as a project assistant, as well as intercultural competence, are a plus.
- You are interested in issues related to sustainability, the environment, and nature conservation.
- For this position, you should have strong organizational skills and a meticulous, structured, and reliable approach to your work.
- You have a very good command of German and a good command of written and spoken English.
- The ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate across departments is just as much a part of your strengths as your communication skills, team spirit, and a friendly, service-oriented, and professional demeanor.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft 365 rounds out your profile.
Our offer:
We offer you a varied and meaningful position at an internationally active environmental foundation. As part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will contribute to national and international projects in the areas of nature conservation, sustainability, and development cooperation. You can expect a diverse range of responsibilities with the freedom to take the initiative, quick decision-making processes, and an open, supportive work environment.
In addition, we offer you:
- Compensation commensurate with your qualifications and professional experience;
- a company pension plan;
- a 13th month’s salary;
- a transportation allowance for local public transit;
- flexible work schedules to help employees better balance work and personal life;
- 30 vacation days;
- a structured onboarding process and support from an experienced team;
- an attractive job in Radolfzell on Lake Constance.
If you have any questions, please contact our department head, Thies Geertz (geertz@globalnature.org).
We look forward to receiving your application, which should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, references, your earliest possible start date, and your salary expectations.
Since we review applications on an ongoing basis, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Please send your complete application materials exclusively as a single PDF file via email, including the reference number #26004# in the subject line, to bewerbung@globalnature.org (please include the reference number with both hash symbols).
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and encourage people with a migration background, people with recognized disabilities and people in special circumstances and of all genders to apply.
