Project Manager of the East European Program

In People in Need, we believe that people everywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 

We are one of the key organizations from the Central European region supporting human rights defenders and independent media within our Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (HRD). The HRD’s primary goal is to support independent individuals and groups in repressive and fragile environments who are the target of persecution, harassment, or arrests because of their opinions or activities, and to strengthen civil society in countries that are going through democratic transformation.

As one of our team members aptly put it: “We strive to be the organization our local partners can rely on in times of need. Building trust-based relationships, developing a deep understanding of context, and being able to provide much-needed support swiftly and flexibly is what motivates us every day.”

We are calling for applications for the position of a Project Manager within East European Program of the Centre for Human rights and Democracy (HRD).

The East European Program is currently concentrated on supporting civil society in Eastern Partnership countries and countries of Central Asia. This particular role would focus on support of exiled civil society from highly repressive regimes in Eastern Europe. The main programmatic focus includes:

• Capacity building for civil society organisations and support for their activities
• Emergency direct aid and psychosocial support to politically persecuted individuals and their families
• International Advocacy

As a Project Manager, you will become part of a team with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skills, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn something new every day. Your work will be highly varied, and there will be professional development opportunities based on your interests and initiative. Keep reading and find out more details.  

MAIN FEATURES OF YOUR JOB

Location: Prague (with work-related trips abroad)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Type of contract: Full-time
Duration: one year (with the possibility of an extension)

YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Planning and coordinating particular program activities primarily focused on supporting exiled activists, journalists and human rights defenders from the most restrictive regimes
• In cooperation with the team members, development, planning and implementation of projects, including project proposal writing, monitoring and reporting;
• Administration of project documentation
• Planning, organization and implementation of capacity building and MHPSS activities (psychosocial support of individuals, organizational retreats, trainings, group activities) in the field and in the Czech Republic
• Cooperating with the Finance Manager on budgets for individual activities
• Regular contact with partner organizations and with donors
• Occasional coordination field visits to the relevant countries in the Eastern Europe and EU