Operations Coordinator

Do you want to be a part of supporting the Community Organizing movement in Slovakia and in Europe and promote social and environmental justice? Are you based in Slovakia and have experience working in the non-profit sector in the areas of finance, administration or accounting? Then apply for this position!

Employers: This is a shared position between the following two organisations:

Center for Community Organizing (CKO)

European Community Organizing Network (ECON)

Location: Zvolen, Slovakia with some remote work.

Deadline to apply: 14th Feb, 18:00 CET

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The operations coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the financial, administrative, and accounting operations of CKO and ECON and to support project activities where needed.

Finance and accounting coordination:

● Coordinate financial planning, monitoring and reporting

● Coordinate, process and document financial transactions (payroll, orders, invoices, reimbursements, membership fees, grant payments…)

● Keep transparent, accurate, and updated financial and administrative records

● Prepare financial reports and support yearly tax report for Slovak authorities

● Bank account administration

Administration coordination

● Coordinate administrative tasks (e.g. prepare official documentation, ensure well-functioning digital services, update organizational databases,…)

● Engage with public offices/bank/service providers

● Provide administrative and logistics support to international projects activities and events

● Administrative support to HR processes (e.g. preparation of contracts and introducing new staff to financial and admin guidelines)

Other tasks

● Facilitate communication and collaboration between the CKO and ECON

● Support with ad hoc organizational tasks and activities

REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Professional competences:

● Minimum of three years work experience in non-governmental organizations finance, administration and accounting (financial planning, monitoring and reporting)

● University degree in finance, business administration, and/or accounting.

● Proven numeracy and experience with financial analysis, planning, and reporting.

● Ability to coordinate the administrative and logistics aspects of an NGO (e.g. official document preparation, engaging with public offices, banks, providers, organizing international activities, maintaining digital infrastructure…)

● Fluency in English and Slovak speaking and writing

● ICT skills and proficiency in using online collaboration and communication tools (Zoom, Google drive, social media, Slack)

● Experience /interest in supporting civil society participation and community organizing.

Personal competences:

● Integrity and accountability: Works and acts with uncompromising honesty and integrity and takes responsibility for the results.

● Organized work style: Well organized, able to adapt and respond to changes, good problem-solving skills, and capacity for initiative and decision making.

● Communication and collaboration: Able to communicate clearly & sensitively both in writing and orally. Able to work independently and collaborate in a team with others.

● Valuing diversity: Demonstrates awareness and appreciation of diversity and is able to work in diverse international teams with sensitivity and intercultural competence.

Desirable competencies

● Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)

● Experience with international project coordination with multiple partners

● Ability to use financial system and software to track accounting activity

● Knowledge of Slovak employment and tax laws

● Community organizing skills

● Other languages besides English and Slovak

Working hours: This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week with about 50% of the time for CKO and 50% for ECON tasks and responsibilities.

Salary: 1200 euros monthly (self-employed or supergross). Self-employed (SZČO) applicants with a Tax Identification Number are preferred.

Application: Please fill in this application form and attach your CV and motivation letter:

https://forms.gle/EBChj5J4HC8we2y88