[fsfe-it] FSFE seeking Executive Director

[Giacomo Poderi]

http://fsfeurope.org/news/2009/news-20090414-01

*FSFE seeking Executive Director*

Job description

FSFE was established in 2001 as a multi-cultural distributed organisation with 
volunteers and staff distributed across various European countries. Its approach 
is that of a result driven NGO with emphasis on constructive dialogue for 
lasting political and legal change. As an environment FSFE has grown out of the 
Free Software community and is ideally suited to motivated individuals capable 
of driving projects and initiatives forward.

It will be the responsibility of the Executive Director to coordinate FSFE's 
day-to-day affairs through working with a mixed team of volunteers and 
employees. Further responsibilities include management of the organisational 
assets according to the priorities set by the General Assembly and coordination 
of the Executive Council.
Responsibilities

     * Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the 
organisation, including
          1. Coordination of the Executive Council, consisting of Executive 
Director, President and Vice President;
          2. Coordination and motivation of mixed teams, including both 
volunteers and staff;
          3. Planning, budgeting and executing projects to reach strategic 
objectives of the organisation;
          4. Controlling the cash flow and budgeting of the organisation;
          5. Reporting to the General Assembly about fulfillment of strategic 
objectives, and potential adjustments during the year;
          6. Representation of the organisation towards the public;
          7. Fundraising and representation towards donors;
     * Work with the General Assembly to determine priorities and identify ways 
to achieve objectives.

Qualification

     * University degree, or similar
     * Knowledge of Free Software Community
     * Business experience and understanding of non-profit management
     * Knowledge of financial management and accounting
     * Knowledge of staff management
     * Proficient in use of Free Software applications, such as GNU/Linux, 
OpenOffice.org and others.
     * Proficient in English
     * Additional languages are beneficial, especially German

Personality

     * Good communicator and interpersonal skills
     * Result-oriented team player
     * Good organisation and structuring skills
     * Problem solving ability
     * Adaptability

Working Conditions

     * The executive director usually works in an office environment, but the 
mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non standard workplaces. 
Work from the home office is possible.
     * The executive directors works a standard work week, but additionally will 
regularly have work on evenings, weekends, and overtime hours to accommodate 
activities such as meetings of the General Assembly and representing the 
organisation at public events.

Rewards

     * The position of Executive Director will provide many opportunities to 
work in a stimulating environment with people from different cultures on 
relevant issues that will continue to affect our societies for the decades to come.
     * FSFE is unique in its structure and work as a decentralised international 
organisation with different activities and a mix of enthusiastic volunteers and 
staff in various countries.
     * FSFE offers the opportunity to meet people from different areas of 
competency, and the chance to learn much about a variety of areas, such as 
technology, politics, and law.
     * FSFE provides a high-responsibility and high-opportunity environment for 
people who like to work self-motivated and enjoy to shape their own working 
environment and projects to a high degree.

Further Information

     * The legal statutes of FSFE, which also partially define the role of the 
Executive Director, are available online at 
http://fsfeurope.org/about/legal/constitution.en.html
     * FSFE's financial development over the past years is available at 
http://fsfeurope.org/about/funds/funds.en.html

How to apply

If you are interested in the position, please direct your application to the 
FSFE Executive Council at council -- AT -- fsfeurope.org, including a current CV 
and a letter of motivation. Please provide all information in Open Standards and 
do not send Microsoft Word documents.

We will review all applications and seek personal interviews with the most 
promising applicants. In case you are accepted for the position, you should be 
prepared to join the General Assembly 19-21 June in Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain.