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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, HR, 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 on 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

Contact:

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

How to apply

Please send your application and CV until 26.09.2025 to UEM General Secretary Rev. Dr. Andar Parlindungan (personal@vemission.org)

We look forward to hearing from candidates who are ready to contribute to UEM’s vision and global mission!

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Executive Secretary Finance & Administration

Spendenkonto

IBAN: DE45 3506 0190 0009 0909 08

SWIFT/BIC: GENODED1DKD

Spenderservice

spenden@vemission.org

0202-89004-195

Kontakt

info@vemission.org

0202-89004-0

Pressestelle

presse@vemission.org

0202-89004-135

UEM Africa

CRDB BANK PLC / Branch 3319

Account# 0250299692300

Swift code: CORUTZTZ

UEM Asia

Bank BNI

Account# 0128002447

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Contact

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