Light for the World International

Non-profit Organizations

201-500

Austria

**About Light for the World**  
Light for the World is a global disability and development organisation, empowering people with disabilities and enabling inclusive communities. We strive for a world in which persons with disabilities can equally access education, work, and healthcare — and where their rights are fully realised.  
Our programmes focus on inclusive education, economic empowerment, eye health, and disability rights, with partnerships and projects across Africa and beyond.  

**Place of Work:** Vienna, Austria  
**Duration:** Full-time, **Maternity Cover - one year**  
**Salary:** from EUR 36,000.00 annually  
**Starting Date:** December 2025  

**About the Role**  
The Programme Support Officer will play a key role in supporting the We Can Work (WCW) team in Vienna. The position is responsible for providing high-quality administrative, logistical, and coordination support across a variety of areas — including international event management, travel coordination, translation and documentation management, and general programme administration.  
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a coordination or administrative role, preferably in an international, multicultural environment. Fluency in French is a strong advantage, and occasional international travel may be required.

## Tasks

*   Coordinate logistics for events, including travel, accommodation, visas, and participant communication, ensuring all activities are delivered efficiently and within budget 
*   Manage international travel arrangements for the team and external participants in line with organisational procedures and maintain up-to-date travel documentation
*   Oversee programme filing and documentation systems, ensuring key materials are properly stored and accessible on internal platforms 
*   Coordinate translation and interpretation services, ensuring timely delivery, processing of related payments, and quality assurance of outputs 
*   Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team, contributing to effective coordination, communication, and workflow across departments and partners

## Requirements

*   Minimum 1–2 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an administrative, coordination, or programme support role 
*   Demonstrated ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across cultures and diverse stakeholder groups 
*   Some experience in event organisation and/or travel management is an advantage 
*   Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail 
*   Proficiency in English (spoken and written); French is a strong advantage 
*   Confident in using MS Office and digital collaboration tools 
*   Team-oriented, proactive, and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced international setting

## Benefits

*   This is your chance to drive meaningful change with an internationally recognized development organization, while expanding your professional skills and experience
*   Join a motivated, diverse, and professional team committed to continuous growth and innovation. We value participatory leadership, where your ideas and expertise will shape our collective success 
*   Enjoy a competitive salary within the national NGO sector, complete with full social insurance and a range of additional benefits 
*   Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work remotely, empowering you to balance professional and personal commitments Experience a warm, dynamic, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of our mission

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion in our organization. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, and we very much welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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<p><strong>About Light for the World</strong><br>Light for the World is a global disability and development organisation, empowering people with disabilities and enabling inclusive communities. We strive for a world in which persons with disabilities can equally access education, work, and healthcare — and where their rights are fully realised.<br>Our programmes focus on inclusive education, economic empowerment, eye health, and disability rights, with partnerships and projects across Africa and beyond.  </p>
<p><strong>Place of Work:</strong> Vienna, Austria<br><strong>Duration:</strong> Full-time, <strong>Maternity Cover - one year</strong><br><strong>Salary:</strong> from EUR 36,000.00 annually<br><strong>Starting Date:</strong> December 2025  </p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>The Programme Support Officer will play a key role in supporting the We Can Work (WCW) team in Vienna. The position is responsible for providing high-quality administrative, logistical, and coordination support across a variety of areas — including international event management, travel coordination, translation and documentation management, and general programme administration.<br>The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a coordination or administrative role, preferably in an international, multicultural environment. Fluency in French is a strong advantage, and occasional international travel may be required.</p>
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate logistics for events, including travel, accommodation, visas, and participant communication, ensuring all activities are delivered efficiently and within budget </li>
<li>Manage international travel arrangements for the team and external participants in line with organisational procedures and maintain up-to-date travel documentation</li>
<li>Oversee programme filing and documentation systems, ensuring key materials are properly stored and accessible on internal platforms </li>
<li>Coordinate translation and interpretation services, ensuring timely delivery, processing of related payments, and quality assurance of outputs </li>
<li>Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team, contributing to effective coordination, communication, and workflow across departments and partners</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 1–2 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an administrative, coordination, or programme support role </li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across cultures and diverse stakeholder groups </li>
<li>Some experience in event organisation and/or travel management is an advantage </li>
<li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail </li>
<li>Proficiency in English (spoken and written); French is a strong advantage </li>
<li>Confident in using MS Office and digital collaboration tools </li>
<li>Team-oriented, proactive, and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced international setting</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>This is your chance to drive meaningful change with an internationally recognized development organization, while expanding your professional skills and experience</li>
<li>Join a motivated, diverse, and professional team committed to continuous growth and innovation. We value participatory leadership, where your ideas and expertise will shape our collective success </li>
<li>Enjoy a competitive salary within the national NGO sector, complete with full social insurance and a range of additional benefits </li>
<li>Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work remotely, empowering you to balance professional and personal commitments Experience a warm, dynamic, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of our mission</li>
</ul>
<p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion in our organization. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, and we very much welcome applications from people with disabilities.</p>


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