Coordinator in For The People Foundation

For The People Foundation is a non-profit think tank that focuses on skills, inspiration and ideas for social and ecological justice.

For The People is the political foundation of the European Left Alliance for the People and the Planet (ELA), aligning with its political orientations, while remaining legally independent from ELA in its structure, budget, programmes, and personnel.

For The People organizes events such as public conferences, seminars, and training sessions aligned with its mission, carries out surveys and data gathering, facilitates the exchange of best practices, and develops communication and mobilisation tools

Open call for nominations for the position as Coordinator 

Position: Coordinator

Location: Brussels/Belgium
Reports To: Board and General Assembly
Position Type: Full-time
Remuneration:  According to mutual agreement

Position Overview:

The Coordinator of For the People will be central in building this new political foundation, responsible for turning the work programme into action and enacting the  strategy of the foundation, as an organization that focuses on skills, inspiration and ideas. The Coordinator is also in charge of the collaboration with the member organizations.

The Coordinator is one of the key roles within For The People, responsible for overseeing the organization’s strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and ensuring the effective implementation of the foundations’ mission and objectives.

The Coordinator bears the role and responsibility of employer vis a vis employees in the foundation and is in charge of co-operation with stakeholders and partners.

The Coordinator is an elected post for a two year period, nominated by member organisations and elected by the board.

The Coordinator works closely with the board, and will roll out the activities of the foundation based on the direction decided by the General Assembly and the board.

The Coordinator will be central to ensure a transparent and inclusive communication between the board and member organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

The Coordinator will be responsible for the general administration and day-to-day operations. More specifically, the Coordinator is responsible for the following tasks:

• Board Relations & Governance:
  Provide advice and opinions to the Directors, Treasurer, and Board. Ensure that the member organisations and Board members are well-informed and equipped to make strategic decisions. Organize the meetings of the foundation.
• Financial Oversight:
  Oversee the financial health of the organization, including budgeting, fundraising, and resource allocation. Together with the financial and accounts’ services or officers ensure compliance with financial regulations and transparency in operations.
• External Relations:
  Represent For The People in meetings with stakeholders, government entities and donors. Advocate for the organization’s mission and build partnerships to amplify its impact.
• Human Resources Management:
  Management of staff, including possible finance and communication officers. Building an inclusive organizational culture that encourages well-being, collaboration and innovation.

Deadline for nominations: 31 January
Please send the nominations to the following address: [email protected]

Inquiries and additional information:
Li Andersson Co-Director +358405988697, [email protected]
Clémence Guetté Co-Director, [email protected]