General information
Duration: not specified (at least 11 months)
Commitment: 10-20 hours per week
Description:
Founded by Janina Peter and Malish James, Bridging Gaps introduced a pay-it-forward community microloan model to address food security and poverty among refugees. By merging charity and microfinance, we empower entrepreneurs and create sustainable financial structures. Our digital platform secures donations from Europe and the global north, transforming them into microloans that ripple through the community. Unlike traditional repayable microloans, our model is based on a pay-it-forward approach. As businesses thrive, loans are passed on to new entrepreneurs in the same community, creating a sustainable ripple effect of new initiatives and, long-term, new independent financial structures. Donors receive continuous updates on the impactful stories of the entrepreneurs they support through our digital platform, fostering a sense of connection and engagement with the community. This innovative approach not only addresses immediate needs but also promotes lasting, self-sustaining initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Navigate and manage legal requirements related to our operations within the German nonprofit sector.
Support ongoing administrative and legal processes, including annual filings and regulatory compliance.
Draft, review, and manage contracts with partners, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
Develop and structure legal documents, such as HR handbooks, donation receipts, and other essential documentation.
Assist in designing and improving internal processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Provide legal guidance on various organizational matters as needed.
Requirements:
Background in law, administration, or a related field.
Experience or familiarity with the German nonprofit sector is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of German legal and administrative requirements.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
High level of integrity and attention to detail.
Benefits:
Opportunity to significantly contribute to our mission and organizational development.
Gain valuable experience in legal and operational management within the nonprofit sector.
Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule.
Potential to grow into the role of COO based on the successful completion of the first assignment.
Compensation:
No financial compensation
How to apply
Send an email with your CV and a personalized cover letter to info@bridging-gaps.org.
Application deadline is September 30th
Ahornweg 1, Diepholz, Diepholz 49356, DE
We want to see a world in which everyone has the means to create the life they dream of. Beyond immediate economic benefits, our approach ensures long-term livelihoods. Each business, following our social business approach, contributes to the community's well-being. This way, we not only create new local financial structures but also empower the next generation of social entrepreneurs.
Bridging Gaps mitigates recipient indebtedness by providing interest-free microloans and allowing for business restarts in crises. Our focus on "shifting the power" empowers communities, establishing their financial structures and fostering self-sufficiency through the pay-it-forward model.
We foster close relationships with our loan recipients through entrepreneurship training, business incubation, coaching, and long-term mentorship. The strong support of local partner organizations further increases our success rate due to existing relationships and trust within the local communities.
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
August 16, 2024
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