Compliance & Governance Assistant (f/m/d)

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. Light for the World is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of diverse backgrounds to join our mission of creating a more inclusive world.

Place of Work: Vienna, Austria

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Starting Date: January 2025

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

About the role:

As our Compliance & Governance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth governance operations across the organization. You’ll manage board meetings, track action points, ensure compliance with statutory and internal deadlines, and support the onboarding and training of board members. Acting as a key resource for accessibility, you will help ensure our practices are inclusive and accessible for all stakeholders. Additionally, as the team’s innovation focal point, you’ll drive initiatives that enhance and modernize our governance practices. Working closely with senior leaders, you will ensure that our governance standards meet the highest standards.

• Organize and manage board meetings and assemblies across multiple countries, ensuring seamless planning, preparation, and follow-up. You’ll be the driving force behind well-coordinated and successful events
• Oversee board member onboarding and offboarding, ensuring they’re prepared and supported while helping foster meaningful relationships with our senior leadership team
• Maintain our governance data, track action items, and ensure all statutory filings are completed on time—keeping us compliant and efficient in everything we do
• Support budget planning and track expenses for governance activities, ensuring optimal use of resources to support our governance strategy
• Lead accessibility checks for all governance-related documents. Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders to foster an inclusive environment and make our events accessible to all

• Degree in Business Administration, Law, or Governance
• 3-5 years in governance, compliance, or corporate administration, ideally in an international or NGO setting
• Fluency in German & English (French is a plus). Strong understanding of governance frameworks, excellent organizational and communication skills
• High attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong technical skills. Proficiency in using MS Teams and other collaboration tools to facilitate meetings and team coordination is essential

Nutzen Sie die Chance, sinnstiftende Veränderungen in einer international anerkannten Entwicklungsorganisation zu bewirken und dabei Ihre beruflichen Fähigkeiten und Erfahrungen zu erweitern.

Werden Sie Teil eines motivierten, diversen und professionellen Teams, das kontinuierlichem Wachstum und Innovation verpflichtet ist. Bei uns zählt Mitgestaltung – Ihre Ideen und Ihr Know-how prägen unseren gemeinsamen Erfolg.

Freuen Sie sich auf ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt im NGO-Bereich, umfassende Sozialversicherung und zahlreiche Zusatzleistungen.

Profitieren Sie von flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und der Möglichkeit zum Homeoffice, um berufliche und persönliche Verpflichtungen in Einklang zu bringen.

Erleben Sie ein herzliches, dynamisches und inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede*r Einzelne zählt und Zusammenarbeit im Zentrum unserer Mission steht.

Light for the World is an Equal Opportunity Employer that highly values diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.