Operations Lead: Expression of Interest

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Operations Lead: Expression of Interest

Join Pour Demain: Shape the Future of AI Safety, Biosecurity and International Cooperation

Pour Demain is a European think-tank dedicated to addressing crucial global challenges:

AI safety

Biosecurity

International cooperation

Exciting Opportunity: Operations Lead
We're expanding our team and seeking a talented Operations Lead to strengthen our organizational capacity. We would like to factor in the preferences of potential candidates in the final decision of how the position will be designed.

Work anywhere from 1 to 5 days per week (0.2 to 1 full-time equivalent)

Tailor the role to your expertise and our needs

Remote work or in-person at our offices in Berlin, Brussels or Bern

Potential Focus Areas

Indicate which areas would be of interest to you, we do not expect that you cover all of them:

Legal compliance

Bookkeeping and financial management

Fundraising strategies and grant writing

Event management

IT management

Operational processes optimization

Why Join Us?

Make a real impact on global issues

Work with a passionate, friendly team

Flexible work arrangements (remote or in-person, days per week)

Opportunity to shape the role

Express Your Interest in Just 5-10 Minutes!

We value your time. Our streamlined application process takes only 5-10 minutes to start with.

As mentioned, the exact position will be determined in the coming 1-2 months, so there is not yet a clear starting date and the next step of the recruitment process will not take place immediately.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to a safer, flourishing global future!

⏰ Please submit the form by 15 September 2024. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
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OverviewDescribe your interest for this role in 2-3 bullet points, mentioning relevant experience. Very brief bullet points are fine.
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Your passion/talent for...Experience is not relevant here, see next question. This is about what you love doing. It is fine to be picky. We do not expect a successful candidate to cover all areas. Examples: - Bookkeeping: coordinating with external bookkeeper, reviewing classification of receipts, optimizing receipt process, managing bank transfers - Financial planning: annual financial reporting and tax compliance, budget vs. actual assessments, room for funding calculations - Legal: assessing options on legal questions, interacting with lawyers, preparing and optimizing contracts - Grant writing: identifying potential donors, designing suitable projects for donors, writing grant proposals - Event Management: organizing virtual and in-person events, managing office space - IT Management: managing the IT setup and team member accounts, writing guidelines on how we use our applications, automating certain processes with No-Code tools - Setting up processes: developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key processes in the organization, expanding/optimizing the staff handbook, ...
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Your experience in...How many years of experience do you have in the following areas (in years)? Examples: - Bookkeeping: coordinating with external bookkeeper, reviewing classification of receipts, optimizing receipt process, managing bank transfers - Financial planning: annual financial reporting and tax compliance, budget vs. actual assessments, room for funding calculations - Legal: assessing options on legal questions, interacting with lawyers, preparing and optimizing contracts - Grant writing: identifying potential donors, designing suitable projects for donors, writing grant proposals - Event Management: organizing virtual and in-person events, managing office space - IT Management: managing the IT setup and team member accounts, writing guidelines on how we use our applications, automating certain processes with No-Code tools - Setting up processes: developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key processes in the organization, expanding/optimizing the staff handbook, ...
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Country Operations ExperienceHow many years of legal/finance/ops experience do you have in the following countries?
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IT SkillsHow many years of experience do you have in these IT fields? (This is not a hard requirement.) Examples: - Web design: creating websites with tools like Wix, creating and editing graphics and logos - Superuser: advanced work with typical applications (e.g. advanced formulas in Google Sheets, set up a reminder system in a CRM like Hubspot) - No-code tools: automations with Zapier/Make.com and similar (e.g. auto summarizer tool that links Slack to ChatGPT) - Coding: writing code
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Ideal Days per WeekHow many days per week would you ideally want to work?
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Minimum Days per WeekWhat is the minimum number of days per week that you would seriously consider? (This should be a sustainable arrangement for you for at least a year.)
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CountryIn which country would you most likely be based? (Remote work is fine)
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CityIn which city would you most likely be based? (Remote work is fine)
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Salary ExpectationsWhat are your approximate gross salary expectations (in USD per HOUR)? This is not final but helps us understand your approximate requirements. Thanks for indicating at least a rough number!
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ContractorWould you be interested in working as a contractor as well (not employee)?
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Thought LeadersWhich thought leaders have influenced your opinions on AI safety, biosecurity or international cooperation? List 2-3 thought leaders using bullet points.
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