For over 70 years, the success of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has been rooted in our exceptional employees and mission. RFE/RL promotes democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in countries where a free press is threatened, and disinformation is pervasive.
We are looking for an External Affairs Coordinator to join our External Affairs team in Prague. The incumbent will report to the External Affairs Director, Europe. In this role, you will work closely with the rest of the team, which is split between Prague and Washington, D.C., as well as with stakeholders across the organization.
Who are we?
RFE/RL is a multi-platform media organization with a $140+ million budget. We employ over 1,400 staff and engage thousands of freelancers in over 20 countries and produce content in 27 languages. Our mission is to promote democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in countries where a free press is threatened, and disinformation is pervasive. RFE/RL is a private, nonprofit Sec. 501(c)3 corporation, and is funded by a grant from the U.S. Congress through the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) as a private grantee.
What is expected in this role? As External Affairs Coordinator, you will among other things be responsible for:
- Acting as office manager for the Prague External Affairs team
- Administering RFE/RL’s Fellowship programs, including travel arrangements, accommodation, health insurance, expenses, background checks, visas etc.
- Managing External Affairs team’s meeting schedules (both Prague and DC teams)
- Arranging travel for team members and scheduling appointments when the Head of External Affairs is in Prague
- Managing team expenses and requisitions; tracking and projecting expenditure associated with Fellowship programs
- Supporting the planning and management of External Affairs Department events as required
- Supporting external visits to RFE/RL’s headquarters, including by providing tours of the building to visitors
What we are looking for:
- At least 3 yrs of office management or executive assistant experience at a large organization, supporting an international team
- Experience with simple expense and budget management
- Basic event management experience
- First language-level written and spoken Czech and proficient English are mandatory; Russian is a plus
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
- Discretion and maturity when handling private schedules and expenses
- Knowledge of RFE/RL’s region and experience in a public relations or communications team are a plus
Interested? We would love to hear from candidates who demonstrate the following:
- Proactive self-starter with demonstrated interest and knowledge of RFE/RL’s mission
- Strong interpersonal ability with good verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Solid organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a demanding and fast-paced work environment
To apply please send us your CV with cover letter in English.
This is a local recruitment open to applicants with the legal right to work in the Czech Republic.
To learn more about us please refer to our web pages: https://about.rferl.org/
RFE/RL is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Should you be interested in this position please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in English.
Appointment against this post is on a local basis only. Please note that for the locally advertised positions preference will be given to those with a work permit and/or a valid residence status in the Czech Republic. Locally recruited employees should reside within commuting distance of Prague, Czech Republic, or be willing to move to take up work. They are not eligible for allowances applicable to candidates who are internationally recruited. Rather, they receive statutory benefits as per Czech labor law. Salary scales for locally recruited employees are based on the best prevailing local conditions. RFE/RL does, however, cover the costs of interview travel and, upon appointment, some relocation costs.
Note: In response to changing operational requirements, RFE/RL retains the discretion not to make an appointment, or to modify the job specifications for a particular vacancy.
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