IWGIA is looking for a diligent Admin and Accounts Assistant (30-hour position)

Written on 26 June 2025. Posted in News

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where you can combine your administrative skills with finance tasks in a dynamic and meaningful work environment? Do you thrive in an international environment where your work contributes to a global human rights cause? Are you comfortable speaking and writing in Spanish? And do you know your way around Excel? Then this might be the role for you.

At IWGIA, we are looking for a committed and structured Admin and Accounts Assistant to support our Finance and Operations team. In this role, you will work closely with the Finance Assistant, Controller, and Head of Finance & Operations to ensure the smooth and efficient running of key financial and administrative functions and processes.

This is a varied role where you will gain experience across finance, administration, procurement, and internal systems support. You’ll be part of a small, skilled team in a professional yet informal work environment — and your contribution will help ensure that our internal operations match the high standards and requirements of our external partners and donors.

This position offers a unique opportunity to become part of an organization that works globally to promote and protect Indigenous Peoples’ rights. We value professionalism, collaboration, and initiative — and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment.

If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution while developing your skills in a dynamic and international NGO setting, we encourage you to apply.

Your primary tasks

You’ll be supporting a wide range of important day-to-day functions that are essential to keeping our organization running efficiently. Your tasks will include:

• Reviewing and performing quality assurance on staff time registration.
• Assisting in monitoring time registration against allocated time budgets to optimize salary coverage.
• Reviewing and verifying travel expenses and travel accounts, and reconciling transactions made with our Corporate Eurocards.
• Assisting in implementing a new system for expense handling.
• Updating and maintaining records of income from members and individual donors.
• Collaborating with the Finance Assistant and the Controller to follow up on finance tasks.
• Assisting IWGIA’s partners in Latin America with financial and compliance grant management in close collaboration with IWGIA’s controller, including reviewing financial reports in Spanish, and quality control of relevant material.
• Handling smaller procurement and tender-related tasks, including contacting suppliers and supporting purchasing processes.
• Assisting with minor IT-related tasks and providing practical support across the organization.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of areas while contributing to a purposeful and mission-driven organization.

What we expect

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, structured, and eager to contribute to our team. Ideally, you:

• Have good written and spoken Spanish and English skills.
• Are a confident Excel user.
• Enjoy working with numbers and data and have strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Can work independently and manage time well.
• Are a team player who values collaboration and contributes to a positive working environment.
• Can take on minor IT-related support tasks.
• Are persistent and take ownership of your tasks from start to finish.
• Are service-minded, outgoing, and proactive in your approach to work.
• Have interest in controlling and financial compliance related to the NGO sector.
• Have relevant education and experience in finance, accounting, or administration.

What we offer 

You will become part of a small, friendly, and experienced Finance and Operations Team consisting of a Finance Assistant and a Controller.

We offer:

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• A 30-hour workweek, including ½ an hour for lunch.
• A supportive and international work environment.
• An opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization making a global impact.
• A role where you can grow your skills and contribute to both daily operations and long-term improvements.

We can offer a 2-year employment contract with the possibility of extension.

Work location will be at Prinsessegade 29 B, 3rd floor, 1422 Copenhagen.

IWGIA does not cover the cost to relocate. You must have a work permit in Denmark.

About IWGIA

IWGIA - International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs - is a global human rights organization dedicated to promoting and defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights. Since 1968, IWGIA has cooperated with Indigenous Peoples' organizations and international institutions to promote recognition and implementation of the rights of Indigenous Peoples. IWGIA works to empower Indigenous Peoples through documentation, capacity development and advocacy on a local, regional and international level. To achieve our mission we provide documentation and support the advocacy and empowerment of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and institutions via global partnerships.

IWGIA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability. All applications will be treated confidentially.

Visit our website to learn more: www.iwgia.org

How to apply

The application deadline is 8 August 2025. Send your motivation letter and CV to ​position​@iwgia.org.

Interviews will be scheduled during week 34. Start date is preferably 1 September or 1 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Frank Lausten, Head of Finance and Operations, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at +45 2753 8303.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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