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People in Need is calling for applications for the position of a Project Coordinator within East European Program of the Centre for Human rights and Democracy (HRD). The primary goal of People in Need's Centre for Human Rights and Democracy is to support independent individuals and groups in countries with repressive regimes 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.
The East European Program is currently focusing on support of civil society in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova/Transnistria, Russia, Ukraine and countries of Central Asia. The main programmatic focus includes:
- Capacity building for civil society organisations and support for their activities
- Direct aid to politically persecuted individuals and their families
- International advocacy
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning and coordinating PIN program activities in Armenia, primarily focused on the support of human rights and development of independent media
- Development of projects, including project proposal writing and reporting
- Administration of project documentation
- Cooperating with the Finance Manager on budgets for individual projects
- Regular contact with partner organizations and with donors
- Providing input for the Armenia country strategy in coordination with the Program’s management
- Regular coordination field visits to Armenia
SUITABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS:
- University degree in a political sciences, international relations
- Fluency in Russian and English. Native or non-native knowledge of Armenian is a big asset. Czech is also welcome, but not essential
- At least two years’ experience at national or international level in the area of civil society, human rights, or international development
- Good understanding of political issues and trends in the region of the former Soviet Union, specific expertise in Armenia is a valued asset
- Experience in coordinating public/advocacy campaigns, coordinating the work of networks of NGOs/activists is an asset
- Excellent organizational and communicational skills
- Ability to effectively manage time and handle multiple assignments
- Conceptual thinking and reliability
- Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
PEOPLE IN NEED OFFERS:
- Possibility to work in a well-established NGO with an international outreach
- Interesting and meaningful job in the team of experienced and highly motivated
- Space for personal development and growth
- Monthly remuneration ranging between 27 000 CZK and 33 000 CZK + 25 days of paid leave per year
- Contract for one year with the possibility of an extension
- Work-related trips abroad
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and cover letter (up to 1 page) in English. Please indicate preferable position location in your cover letter (Prague or Yerevan). Please send your applications to Petra Hejduková, to the following e-mail address: kariera@clovekvtisni.cz.
