Compliance & Governance Assistant (f/m/d)

Licht für die Welt

About Us: Light for the World is an international organization committed to building inclusive societies where people with disabilities have access to quality education, economic empowerment, and advocacy. Partnering with communities, governments, and other stakeholders, we drive sustainable change to empower individuals with disabilities to fully participate in all areas of life.

Place of Work: Wien, Österreich

Employment Type: Teilzeit (20h per week), permanent

Starting Date: Mid June 2026

Annual Salary: from EUR 40.000 annually (for 38h, full time)

About the Role

As our Compliance & Governance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth governance operations across the organization. You will coordinate board meetings and international high-level meetings, monitor governance action points and statutory deadlines, and support board member onboarding and development. Acting as the Accessibility Focal Point, you will help ensure inclusive and accessible governance practices. In addition, you will support innovation initiatives that strengthen and modernize governance processes across the organization.

Your tasks

Organize and coordinate board meetings, assemblies, and international high-level meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination.
Prepare meeting minutes, document key decisions, and monitor follow-up actions to ensure timely implementation and proper record keeping.
Ensure timely statutory filings and monitor compliance with internal and external governance deadlines across legal entities.
Coordinate board member onboarding and offboarding processes, including due diligence and compliance checks.
Maintain governance-related communication channels, compliance documentation, and board information databases.
Serve as the primary administrative contact for board members and support board development and engagement activities.
Act as Accessibility Focal Point by reviewing governance documents and events for accessibility and providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
Support the planning and monitoring of governance budgets and expenses.
Coordinate internal workshops, meetings, and special governance-related projects for the CEO and Head of Governance & Compliance.
Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance processes and collaboration practices.

Your profile

3-5 years of experience in governance, compliance, corporate administration, or a similar role, ideally within an international NGO or legal environment.
Understanding of governance and legal frameworks relevant to NGOs is an asset.
Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
Proficiency in MS Teams and other collaboration and meeting management tools.

Our offer

You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms.
An outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile.
Space to explore new directions, test new ideas and excel as an individual through and with the team.
Flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity.
A professional team that strives towards continuous development.
Participatory leadership and a culture of learning.

How to Apply

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. A complete CV and a letter of motivation are important parts of this. For any questions related to accessibility and inclusion at Light for the World, please contact recruitment@light-for-the-world.org.

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Place of Work: Wien, Österreich

Employment Type: Teilzeit (20h per week), permanent

Starting Date: Mid June 2026

Annual Salary: from EUR 40.000 annually (for 38h, full time)

About the Role

Your tasks

Organize and coordinate board meetings, assemblies, and international high-level meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination.
Prepare meeting minutes, document key decisions, and monitor follow-up actions to ensure timely implementation and proper record keeping.
Ensure timely statutory filings and monitor compliance with internal and external governance deadlines across legal entities.
Coordinate board member onboarding and offboarding processes, including due diligence and compliance checks.
Maintain governance-related communication channels, compliance documentation, and board information databases.
Serve as the primary administrative contact for board members and support board development and engagement activities.
Act as Accessibility Focal Point by reviewing governance documents and events for accessibility and providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
Support the planning and monitoring of governance budgets and expenses.
Coordinate internal workshops, meetings, and special governance-related projects for the CEO and Head of Governance & Compliance.
Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance processes and collaboration practices.

Your profile

3-5 years of experience in governance, compliance, corporate administration, or a similar role, ideally within an international NGO or legal environment.
Understanding of governance and legal frameworks relevant to NGOs is an asset.
Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
Proficiency in MS Teams and other collaboration and meeting management tools.

Our offer

You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms.
An outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile.
Space to explore new directions, test new ideas and excel as an individual through and with the team.
Flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity.
A professional team that strives towards continuous development.
Participatory leadership and a culture of learning.

How to Apply

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Place of Work: Wien, Österreich

Employment Type: Teilzeit (20h per week), permanent

Starting Date: Mid June 2026

Annual Salary: from EUR 40.000 annually (for 38h, full time)

About the Role

Your tasks

Organize and coordinate board meetings, assemblies, and international high-level meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination.
Prepare meeting minutes, document key decisions, and monitor follow-up actions to ensure timely implementation and proper record keeping.
Ensure timely statutory filings and monitor compliance with internal and external governance deadlines across legal entities.
Coordinate board member onboarding and offboarding processes, including due diligence and compliance checks.
Maintain governance-related communication channels, compliance documentation, and board information databases.
Serve as the primary administrative contact for board members and support board development and engagement activities.
Act as Accessibility Focal Point by reviewing governance documents and events for accessibility and providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
Support the planning and monitoring of governance budgets and expenses.
Coordinate internal workshops, meetings, and special governance-related projects for the CEO and Head of Governance & Compliance.
Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance processes and collaboration practices.

Your profile

3-5 years of experience in governance, compliance, corporate administration, or a similar role, ideally within an international NGO or legal environment.
Understanding of governance and legal frameworks relevant to NGOs is an asset.
Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
Proficiency in MS Teams and other collaboration and meeting management tools.

Our offer

You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms.
An outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile.
Space to explore new directions, test new ideas and excel as an individual through and with the team.
Flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity.
A professional team that strives towards continuous development.
Participatory leadership and a culture of learning.

How to Apply

Hauptstandort

Random Phone Number
randomemail@example.com

Ansprechpartner

Compliance & Governance Assistant (f/m/d)

Licht für die Welt

Place of Work: Wien, Österreich

Employment Type: Teilzeit (20h per week), permanent

Starting Date: Mid June 2026

Annual Salary: from EUR 40.000 annually (for 38h, full time)

About the Role

Your tasks

Organize and coordinate board meetings, assemblies, and international high-level meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination.
Prepare meeting minutes, document key decisions, and monitor follow-up actions to ensure timely implementation and proper record keeping.
Ensure timely statutory filings and monitor compliance with internal and external governance deadlines across legal entities.
Coordinate board member onboarding and offboarding processes, including due diligence and compliance checks.
Maintain governance-related communication channels, compliance documentation, and board information databases.
Serve as the primary administrative contact for board members and support board development and engagement activities.
Act as Accessibility Focal Point by reviewing governance documents and events for accessibility and providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
Support the planning and monitoring of governance budgets and expenses.
Coordinate internal workshops, meetings, and special governance-related projects for the CEO and Head of Governance & Compliance.
Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance processes and collaboration practices.

Your profile

3-5 years of experience in governance, compliance, corporate administration, or a similar role, ideally within an international NGO or legal environment.
Understanding of governance and legal frameworks relevant to NGOs is an asset.
Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
Proficiency in MS Teams and other collaboration and meeting management tools.

Our offer

You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms.
An outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile.
Space to explore new directions, test new ideas and excel as an individual through and with the team.
Flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity.
A professional team that strives towards continuous development.
Participatory leadership and a culture of learning.

How to Apply

Bewerben

Diese Stelle ist in der Jobsuche nur für angemeldete Nutzer auffindbar.Kostenlos registrieren →

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Place of Work: Wien, Österreich

Employment Type: Teilzeit (20h per week), permanent

Starting Date: Mid June 2026

Annual Salary: from EUR 40.000 annually (for 38h, full time)

About the Role

Your tasks

Organize and coordinate board meetings, assemblies, and international high-level meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination.
Prepare meeting minutes, document key decisions, and monitor follow-up actions to ensure timely implementation and proper record keeping.
Ensure timely statutory filings and monitor compliance with internal and external governance deadlines across legal entities.
Coordinate board member onboarding and offboarding processes, including due diligence and compliance checks.
Maintain governance-related communication channels, compliance documentation, and board information databases.
Serve as the primary administrative contact for board members and support board development and engagement activities.
Act as Accessibility Focal Point by reviewing governance documents and events for accessibility and providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
Support the planning and monitoring of governance budgets and expenses.
Coordinate internal workshops, meetings, and special governance-related projects for the CEO and Head of Governance & Compliance.
Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance processes and collaboration practices.

Your profile

3-5 years of experience in governance, compliance, corporate administration, or a similar role, ideally within an international NGO or legal environment.
Understanding of governance and legal frameworks relevant to NGOs is an asset.
Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
Proficiency in MS Teams and other collaboration and meeting management tools.

Our offer

You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms.
An outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile.
Space to explore new directions, test new ideas and excel as an individual through and with the team.
Flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity.
A professional team that strives towards continuous development.
Participatory leadership and a culture of learning.

How to Apply

Hauptstandort

Random Phone Number
randomemail@example.com

Ansprechpartner

Diese Stelle ist in der Jobsuche nur für angemeldete Nutzer auffindbar.Kostenlos registrieren →

.js-only-skeleton { display: none !important; }

Place of Work: Wien, Österreich

Employment Type: Teilzeit (20h per week), permanent

Starting Date: Mid June 2026

Annual Salary: from EUR 40.000 annually (for 38h, full time)

About the Role

Your tasks

Organize and coordinate board meetings, assemblies, and international high-level meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination.
Prepare meeting minutes, document key decisions, and monitor follow-up actions to ensure timely implementation and proper record keeping.
Ensure timely statutory filings and monitor compliance with internal and external governance deadlines across legal entities.
Coordinate board member onboarding and offboarding processes, including due diligence and compliance checks.
Maintain governance-related communication channels, compliance documentation, and board information databases.
Serve as the primary administrative contact for board members and support board development and engagement activities.
Act as Accessibility Focal Point by reviewing governance documents and events for accessibility and providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
Support the planning and monitoring of governance budgets and expenses.
Coordinate internal workshops, meetings, and special governance-related projects for the CEO and Head of Governance & Compliance.
Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance processes and collaboration practices.

Your profile

3-5 years of experience in governance, compliance, corporate administration, or a similar role, ideally within an international NGO or legal environment.
Understanding of governance and legal frameworks relevant to NGOs is an asset.
Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
Proficiency in MS Teams and other collaboration and meeting management tools.

Our offer

You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms.
An outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile.
Space to explore new directions, test new ideas and excel as an individual through and with the team.
Flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity.
A professional team that strives towards continuous development.
Participatory leadership and a culture of learning.

How to Apply

Hauptstandort

Random Phone Number
randomemail@example.com