Managing Director of Centre for European Affairs

Leadership and management:
- responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization's staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission
- provide leadership in developing program, operational and financial plans according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors
- identify and evaluate the risks to the organization's operation, recommend and implement measures to control it
- represent the organization and its activities internally as well as externally to enhance its profile to stakeholders, partners and general public
- act as a spokesperson for the organization
- oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of flagship projects (TATRA SUMMIT, National Convention, Quartetorium)
- have good overview of EU and economic matters
- oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization and ensure that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization

Operational and strategic planning:
- cooperate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and long-range strategic plan to guide the organization
- assure that the strategy achieves mission of the organization, and ensure its consistent progress (quality management)
- ensure that the programs of the organization contribute to the mission of the Strategy Council
- review existing goals of the organization on an annual basis and recommend changes

Financial planning and fundraising:
- ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization activities to achieve the strategic goals
- identify funding opportunities, oversee the development of fundraising timelines and assure that the organization operates within budget guidelines
- communicate with potential partners and establish relationships with the funders (relationship building)

External relations and advocacy:
- establish and maintain good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with stakeholders, partners and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization
- communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization

- working for one of the most influential Central European NGO group that represents important platform for shaping the debate on the future of the EU and strengthens the voice of Slovakia in Europe
- leading an organization included in the broader group of institutions engaged in the preparation of the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the EU
- opportunity to be engaged and work on a strategic planning of the activities in the run up to the
presidency
- freedom to use creative potential
- communication with representatives of European institutions, representatives of ministries and diplomacy of EU member states, representatives of NGOs, financial institutions, experts, analysts and academics
- working in a young team
- education and professional development opportunities
- flexible working hours
- participation in international seminars and conferences

We will only contact candidates fulfilling all the above mentioned requirements and the expected candidate profile. Thank you for your understanding.