YEN is looking for a SECRETARY GENERAL as a parental leave replacement (1st January 2025 – 31st January 2027)

Youth of European Nationalities (YEN) is looking for a full-time Secretary General as a parental leave replacement for the YEN office in Berlin from 1 January 2025 until  31st January 2027.

This time includes a familiarization phase in January and February 2025.

 

You can find the full Call here!

 

Job Description:

  • Management of YEN Office and conduct of its daily affairs (including administration and communication);
  • Financial management of the organisation: budget controlling, handling of YEN’s bank accounts and all payments, bookkeeping etc;
  • Fundraising (searching for grant opportunities and developing partnerships);
  • Development of project ideas; preparation and reporting of grant applications (on the European, national and regional level);
  • Management and support of YEN staff;
  • Support of the voluntary work of board members and their activities;
  • Work in the field of European minority policy and European youth work.

Being Secretary-General of YEN is a demanding position, requiring excellent organisational and leadership skills.

 

Preferred qualifications of the applicant:

  • Excellent knowledge of both English and German, additional languages are an advantage;
  • Experience in NGO work, preferably youth organisations, ideally on a European level and in a leading position;
  • University degree and/or relevant work experience;
  • Proven practical experience in financial and project management, applications, and reporting to various institutions;
  • Excellent organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and to work under high pressure and tight deadlines;
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and support the team as well as delegate tasks;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills as well as intercultural competencies;
  • Experience or interest in the field of human rights and/ or autochthonous national minorities is an advantage;
  • Willingness to work flexibly, occasionally on the weekend, and willingness to travel;
  • Knowledge about politics, policies, history, and European contexts.

The applicant should show flexibility, initiative, personal commitment and motivation on supporting the activities promoted by the organisation.

 

We offer: 

  • Full-time position (40 hours per week);
  • Flexible working conditions;
  • Workplace in the centre of Berlin (Mitte) with good public transport connection;
  • Frequent and extensive travel;
  • Work in a dedicated young team;
  • Inspiring and creative work environment at international level;
  • The opportunity to enhance your knowledge of national minorities in Europe and youth work.
  • Salary: 2900€

 

Work start: ideally 1 January 2025 (latest start 1 March 2025)

Job location: Berlin-Mitte, Germany

Application deadline: 24 November 2024, submitted to secretary.general@yeni.org

The job interviews will take place in Berlin or digitally between 4 and 8 December 2024.

 

The applications should include:

  • an application letter in English or German explaining the candidate’s motivation and qualification;
  • a curriculum vitae,
  • if available: references and credentials.

(All sent in one PDF file)

  • A short introductory video in the other language than the application letter either English or German would be appreciated.

 

 

CONTACT 

Eva Schubert

E-Mail: secretary.general@yeni.org
Tel: +49 17624775832
www.yeni.org