ABOUT THE NETWORK TO PROMOTE LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY:

The Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) is a European-wide network working in the field of language policy & planning for Constitutional, Regional and Small-State Languages (CRSS) across Europe.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Finance and Administration Officer conditions

• 20 hours/week;


• The contract will start in March 2025 (date to be determined) and finish 6 months later; it will be renewable upon agreement of both parties;


• Punctual duty travels out of Belgium will be required (at least twice a year);


• The Finance and Administration Officer reports to the Head of Office and Board of Directors;


• Gross monthly salary: € 1.542,70 + benefits package.

Tasks

• Budget control and preparation of regular financial reports and budget drafts to present to members of the Network;


• Ensure that all legal registrations are up-to-date according to the Belgian legal framework for non-profit organisations;


• Working with the members of the Chairs’ Committee to develop a relevant and sustainable work programme;


• Develop and ensure the effective working of a new communication strategy;


• Arrange the details related to the events organised by the network during the year.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years of working experience of finance or administration tasks;


• A University Degree or equivalent is mandatory;


• Excellent command of English and good command of French and/or Spanish. Knowledge of Dutch and/or languages used among the NPLD members are also assets.

The following will be an asset:

• Knowledge of the legal obligations of an asbl/vwz legal obligations in Belgium;


• Financial management experience in EU granted-projects;


• Interest and knowledge of the linguistic diversity in Europe;


• Sound knowledge of the European institutions’ structure and work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please send a CV and cover letter in English to npld@npld.eu before the 20th of December 2024 at 23.59h (CET), titled “Application for NPLD Finance and Administration Officer”.

For further information on the organisation and the role description see: https://npld.eu/news/