Emergency Bureau Operations Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your crisis management and emergency response planning career?

We seek a motivated individual to temporarily join our team and cover a maternity leave position (approximately one year). This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with strong organizational and communication skills to deepen their expertise in security while working in one of Prague’s most inspiring and multicultural environments.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IN THIS ROLE?

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with various departments to develop and implement unique, tailored "Occupant Emergency Plans" (OEP) and other crisis and emergency procedures for our foreign offices.

• Participating in security training and events.

• Optional raveling to regional offices abroad

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You’re an excellent fit for this position if you have:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.

• While experience with crisis management, disaster recovery plans, and emergency response implementation is a plus, we value the right skills and potential over direct experience.

• Proficiency in English is essential, Czech at a good level is required, and Russian is a significant advantage.

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Presentation, analytical skills, and end-user proficiency in MS Office applications.

• The ability to travel internationally.

• Finalists for this position will be subject to a background security check.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• A highly diverse and international work environment (60+ nationalities).

• The chance to contribute to an organization driven by a meaningful mission: freedom of the press.

• Exceptional benefits, including:

• Multisport card, 13 sick days, 5 weeks’ vacation.

• Public transport contribution, supplementary pension insurance, life insurance.

• In-house language courses, professional training, and meal allowances.

• A modern work environment with excellent public transport access near Želivského metro station.

• A hybrid work model combining remote and in-office presence.

To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://about.rferl.org/

If this fits you, please send us your CV and motivation letter in English.