Finance and Administration Assistant (student position)
You’ll be part of a passionate international team working to protect forests and the people who depend on them.
The role
As our Finance and Administration Assistant, you will support the smooth running of financial, administrative and HR‑related tasks. The position is newly established as we wish to strengthen our financial oversight and administration capabilities. Responsibilities include:
Grants management- Track project plans and reporting deadlines in coordination with programme staff
- Maintain a clear overview of donor deadlines and support compliance follow‑up
- Support tracking of incoming funds (donations, grants, other revenue) and invoicing
- Help monitor spending to ensure donor‑compliance and correct budget allocation
- Assist in preparing donor financial reports and quality‑checking proposals/budgets
- Contribute to the monthly pivot (hourly budget) follow‑up
- Support administrative backup for interventions and ensure timely processing of vendor invoices, bills and reimbursements from Danish accounts
- Assist with drafting staff contracts and updating policies
- Coordinate practical on‑ and off‑boarding processes
- Handle IT administration in Denmark, including hardware prep and Google Drive access - liaise with our external IT provider
- Take on ad hoc tasks and development projects based on your skills and interests
- You’re a 2nd or 3rd year bachelor’s student (e.g., CBS or similar)
- Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets, with a knack for data and systems
- Accurate, reliable and well‑organised - able to work independently and in teams
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Danish and/or Spanish are a plus
- Quick to learn new software (accounting, HR platforms etc.)
- Flexible - ready for occasional meetings outside regular hours due to time‑zone differences with colleagues in Latin America
- Willingness to travel occasionally to our programme countries is a bonus
- Knowledge of or interest in climate or nature-related work is not required - but beneficial
- A meaningful student position in an international NGO
- Hands‑on learning in grant management, financial compliance, HR and NGO operations
- Flexibility around your studies (exam periods, workload, etc.)
- Insight into how NGOs collaborate with partners on the front lines of forest protection
Terms of employment
Location: Aarhus or Copenhagen office (flexible remote work possible)Hours: Approx. 15 hours/week (flexibility around exams expected)
Start date: September 1st 2025 (or as soon as possible)
You will report to the Co-Secretary General, Nanna Jochumsen, but coordinate your daily tasks with our interim Head of Finance, Luis Vigenberg Andersen. Furthermore, you will work closely with our strategic advisors at HQ, Hub office representatives and Finance and Admin staff at each Hub office.
Salary and employment conditions follow the local House Agreement at FoW which is guided by the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC), with placement depending on experience and education.
Application process Please send your CV and a brief motivation letter in English to job@verdensskove.org by August 19th 2025. If you have questions about the position, don’t hesitate to contact Nanna Jochumsen at +45 3190 2770.
About us
Forests of the World (Verdens Skove) works to protect forests and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities across Latin America, Africa, and Europe. We partner with local civil society organisations and Indigenous Peoples’ organisations to support their efforts in defending nature and securing climate justice.We are headquartered in Denmark with offices and partners in Bolivia, Honduras, and Ethiopia.
You will join a small, international and committed team that values trust, transparency, and flexibility – and that works across time zones and cultures.