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IT SPECIALIST
Both experienced and beginner specialists are welcome. The prerequisite is an active interest in IT, a will to develop professionally and the ability to bring and implement new ideas.
We are a small team, where each individual is responsible for his/her primary agenda. However, it is also necessary to occasionally cover for colleagues and be ready to complement and collaborate with each other.
Requirements:
- High school/university education in a technical field (graduates are welcome).
- Ability to communicate with users in English (written and oral).
- General overview of IT.
- Knowledge of MS Windows 10 and 11, knowledge of Apple Mac environment is an advantage.
- Knowledge of network environment, office software.
- Communication skills, independence, reliability.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, at least some of the following areas will be appreciated:
- Administration and development of the Apple Mac environment and all related issues;
- IT security agenda and general computer networks administration, backup agenda;
- Administration and development of Windows Server and Active Directory environments and related applications;
- Development of small support applications or scripts primarily related to infrastructure agendas.
Job Description:
- Responsibility for the administration of the computer network (primarily Windows 10 and 11, minority Apple Mac), printers, network devices, WiFi, VoIP, classrooms equipment.
- Installation and configuration of computers, user applications and related activities, regular user support and training.
- Participation in the administration of selected managing applications (antivirus, printing system, cameras, access control system, license servers, asset management, etc.) and partly in the administration of Windows servers.
- Communication with suppliers in the purchase of hardware, software and licenses.
- Responsibility for maintaining computer equipment property records.
- Collaboration on IT infrastructure development projects, cooperation on internal documentation and knowledgebase improvements.
We offer:
• The background of a stable, prestigious scientific, research and educational workplace.
• A pleasant international working environment in the center of Prague.
• Appropriate financial remuneration.
• 25 days of vacation and 5 days of personal development.
• Meal allowance.
• Language and educational courses.
• Multisport card.
• Home-office option depending on the workload.
• Another wide range of employee benefits.
• Fixed-term employment for 1 year with the possibility of extension for an indefinite period.
• Full-time work, but reduced work hours by agreement (e.g. as part of combined studies).
Starting date possible from 3/2025 or by agreement.
Send your CV, motivation letter and contact persons who can provide work references by January 31, 2025 to email
CERGE-EI reserves the right to cancel the tender without giving any reason.
By sending your CV, you give CERGE-EI, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 /EC, hereinafter referred to as the "Regulation" or "GDPR"), consent to the processing of personal data provided exclusively for the purposes of the given selection procedure, to the extent necessary for its smooth progress.
Your CV and all your personal data obtained during this selection process will be shredded/deleted immediately after its completion in the event that an employment relationship is not concluded with you.
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AT CERGE-EI
CERGE-EI is looking for a colleague for the newly created position of Head of Development Office.
Brief description of the position:
The Head of Development Office is responsible for the long-term strategy for working with GERGE-EI´s individual donors, corporate partners and foundation donors. She or he builds and leads the emerging Development Office (comprising two people to start with) and is accountable to the CERGE-EI Director for meeting established fundraising goals. She or he can enthuse in face-to-face meetings with donors, as well as handle mass communications for small donor campaigns and contact databases. The Head of Development Office is responsible for creating a donor portfolio (people, companies, foundations) that will secure donations totaling USD 1,000,000 / CZK 23,000,000 for CERGE-EI over the next three years.
Core RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, implement and evaluate CERGE-EI's fundraising and sponsorship strategy that is aligned with CERGE-EI's strategic direction;
- Set annual fundraising and sponsorship targets in line with CERGE-EI´s long-term financial development plan;
- Manage the CERGE-EI Development Office team, its development and growth; develop the competencies of individual team members;
- Prepare the annual financial plan for the Development Office;
- Actively cooperate with partner foundations – CERGE-EI Foundation in the USA and Nadace CERGE-EI in the Czech Republic;
- Set up and implement a donor and corporate partner care system;
- Actively fundraise, i.e. work with a portfolio of major donors and supporters through all phases of the process: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship;
- Develop a database of prospects and current contacts as a tool for tracking and evaluating the "pipeline" of potential donors;
- Provide strategic leadership and implement CERGE-EI campaigns and fundraising events.
Who we are looking for:
An experienced, mature personality who is not afraid of big goals and who:
- has the desire to develop relationships with donors, including important business people and influencers;
- can lead a philanthropic conversation and develop personal relationships, has the courage and assertiveness to steer a donor prospect towards a donation;
- has previous experience in managing the fundraising agenda (significant advantage);
- has experience in leading a team; knows how to develop the competencies of his/her team and delegate responsibilities;
- is able to manage financial budgets, is proficient in MS Excel and has previous experience with contact and relationships managements systems;
- has a master's degree;
- has excellent spoken and written communication skills in Czech and English;
- is disciplined, patient and insightful;
- takes responsibility and likes to learn new things;
- is a team player, a balanced personality with drive and a pleasure to work with.
What we offer:
- above-standard financial remuneration, bonuses;
- interesting work in a newly formed team within a significant stable organization;
- opportunities for self-realization and personal development;
- educational courses, training;
- mobile phone;
- laptop;
- pension/life insurance contribution;
- flexible start/end of working hours, individual working time schedule;
- meal allowance;
- company recreational facilities;
- sport/culture/leisure allowance;
- personal development days;
- possibility of occasional work from home;
- 5 weeks of vacation;
- dog-friendly office.
Starting date: 1 February, 2025. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. Our employees start on a fixed-term one-year contract with a possiblity of further extension for an indefinite period.
Send your CV, motivation letter and contactS FOR PEOPLE who can provide work references to
CERGE-EI reserves the right to cancel the tender without giving any reason.
By sending your CV, you give CERGE-EI, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 /EC, hereinafter referred to as the "Regulation" or "GDPR"), consent to the processing of personal data provided exclusively for the purposes of the given selection procedure, to the extent necessary for its smooth progress.
Your CV and all your personal data obtained during this selection process will be shredded/deleted immediately after its completion in the event that an employment relationship is not concluded with you.
HR SPECIALIST
CERGE-EI is a joint workplace of the Center for Economic Research and Doctoral Studies of Charles University and the Institute of Economics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i. and has long been ranked among the institutions producing the highest quality economic research. CERGE-EI connects education and cutting-edge research in all areas of theoretical and empirical economics, including areas related to economic development and public policies.
We are looking for a colleague for the position of HR specialist in the Human Resources Department responsible for personnel administration.
Job description:
- preparation of labor law documents, ensuring their signatures by authorized persons, their registration;
- keeping personal files of employees in accordance with applicable legislation;
- communication with the labor office and other institutions in the labor law area, fulfilling obligations within the framework of the employment of foreign workers agenda;
- keeping records of employee attendance, including vacation use, occupational medical examination agenda and administration of employee benefits;
- cooperation with the payroll accountant, timely and correct submission of documents necessary for correct payroll settlement;
- cooperation with managers in recruiting new employees and changing the contractual conditions of existing employees;
- reporting – submission of updates/changes regarding the entire employee life cycle to the affected departments, updating the personnel IS;
- cooperation with the business trip administrator;
Requirements:
- at least secondary education with a high school diploma
- experience in personnel administration for at least 1 year
- knowledge of EGJE or another personnel and payroll program
- positive approach to work, flexibility, willingness to learn
- analytical and systematic thinking, diligence, emphasis on detail
- basic knowledge of English
- excellent communication skills and user knowledge of Microsoft Office
- ability to work independently and in a team
We offer:
- full-time, if necessary, the possibility of shortening to 0.5
- employment for a fixed term of 1 year with the possibility of extension for an indefinite period
- responsible and interesting work in a pleasant team
- the background of a stable and prestigious scientific, research and educational workplace
- time flexibility, after learning the possibility of occasional work from home
- possibility of professional education and personal development
- workplace in the center of Prague
- 5 weeks of vacation + personal development days
- dog-friendly workplace
- contribution to the MultiSport card and other benefits
Entry possible by arrangement.
Send your CV and motivation letter to the email
CERGE-EI reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure without giving a reason.
By sending your CV, you give CERGE-EI, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC, hereinafter referred to as the "Regulation" or "GDPR"), consent to the processing of the personal data provided solely for the purposes of the given selection procedure, to the extent necessary for its smooth progress.
Your CV and all your personal data obtained during this selection procedure will be shredded/deleted immediately after its completion if an employment relationship is not concluded with you.
