Executive Secretary – Finance & Administration and Deputy General Secretary (all gender)

Stellenbeschreibung

To work in UEM is a meaningful work with commitment, competence, efficiency and conviction. As a communion of churches in Africa, Asia and Germany we grow together into a worshipping, learning and serving community. The tasks in our three offices are as diverse as the members of our teams.
We are seeking a qualified and visionary leader to take up the strategic position starting at the beginning of 2026

Executive Secretary – Finance & Administration and Deputy General Secretary

(all gender)

Your tasks

• Contributing to the fulfillment of the goals of the UEM by developing and implementing strategies to diversify UEM’s financial security
• Provide strategic leadership and ensure strategic alignment across the departments of Accounting, Communication & Fundraising, IT & Services and Properties/Housekeeping.
• Share responsibility with the Deputy Executive Secretary for ensuring effective management of the organization’s operational and administrative areas
• Ensure compliance with financial governance and risk management standards
• Monitor UEM’s organizational performance and provide reporting to the Management Team, Council and other advisory and executive committees of UEM
• Identify opportunities for new institutional networks, funding streams, and capacity-building initiatives aligned with the strategic goals of UEM
• Represent UEM an all national and international levels, strengthening relationships with member churches, partner institutions, donors, and other stakeholders

Your Profile

• Advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field
• Solid legal knowledge relevant to financial management, compliance, and institutional governance
• At least 5 years of proven experience in senior financial leadership roles
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management and fundraising strategies, with a clear understanding of their interdependence
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach, and the ability to inspire and empower colleagues
• Strong intercultural leadership competence with fluency in both German and English
• Readiness to travel in Africa, Asia and Europe
• Alignment with the Christian and ecumenical values of the UEM.

What we offer

• A dynamic and modern workplace with a multicultural and cross-functional team.
• A salary according to German collective agreement (BAT-KF, EG 15)
• Opportunities for professional development, family-friendly working hours through flexible scheduling and the option to work from home.

Location: UEM Regional Office in Wuppertal, Germany, with international travel to UEM’s member regions

So bewerben Sie sich

Bitte senden Sie Ihre Bewerbung und Ihren Lebenslauf bis zum 26.09.2025 an den VEM-Generalsekretär Rev. Dr. Andar Parlindungan ( personal@vemission.org ).

Wir freuen uns auf die Kontaktaufnahme von Kandidaten, die bereit sind, zur Vision und globalen Mission der VEM beizutragen!

Pfarrer Dr. Andar Parlindungan
Generalsekretär
Rudolfstr. 137
42285 Wuppertal
personal@vemission.org
0202 89004-0

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