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.

    PIN is 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.”  People in Need´s HRD is calling for applications for the position of a Project Manager within the East European Program.   This program  is currently focusing on support of civil society in Eastern Partnership countries and countries of Central Asia, as well as exiled civil society from other repressive contexts in the region.

T he main programmatic focus includes:  Capacity building for civil society organizations and support for their activities  Emergency direct aid and psychosocial support to politically persecuted individuals and their families  International advocacy in support of civil society and human rights topics.  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  Work model: Hybrid – combines in-office and remote work  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 the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to the activists, journalists and human rights defenders, with focus on Ukraine  In cooperation with the Team Lead for MHPSS, development, planning and implementation of projects, including project proposal writing, monitoring and reporting  Administration of project documentation  Planning, organization and implementation of MHPSS activities (psychosocial support of individuals, organizational retreats, trainings, group psychosocial 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 donors  Occasional coordination field visits to the target (or relevant) countries in Eastern Europe and the EU  Requirements   YOU SHOULD POSSESS:  University degree in a relevant field  Fluency in Russian and English; native or non-native knowledge of Ukrainian constitutes an advantage  At least two years long experience at national or international level in the area of project management in civil society, human rights, media, social work, or international development  Relevant experience in social work, social care, psychosocial support  Good understanding of human rights issues and political trends in the region of the Eastern Europe; previous experience working with civil society in Ukraine constitutes an advantage  Excellent organizational and communicational skills  Ability to effectively manage time and handle multiple assignments  Ability to work well under pressure and react quickly in emergency situations  Conceptual thinking and reliability  Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member  Benefits WE OFFER:  Monthly gross remuneration ranging between 46 000 CZK and 48 000 CZK  Possibility to work in a well-established NGO with an international outreach  Interesting and meaningful job in the team of experienced and highly motivated people  Space for personal development and growth  Flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home (hybrid work model) and 25 days of paid leave per year, 3 sick leave days, and an extra 3 days for self-education  Team supervisions and individual psychosocial support for staff  Contract for one year with the possibility of an extension (depending on funding)  Work-related trips abroad  Are you intrigued by this position? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivational letter.

For more information on our Centre for Human Rights and Democracy please check our website - https://www.peopleinneed.net/what-we-do/human-rights-support