People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. The primary goal of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (HRD) is to support independent journalists, human rights activists 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 Latin American programme (Latam) is currently focusing on support of independent civil society in Cuba, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Venezuela. The main programmatic focus includes capacity building for civil society organisations, journalists and support for their activities, direct aid to politically persecuted individuals and their families and international advocacy.
People in Need is calling for applications for the position of a desk officer for the Latin American programme of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy.
Starting date: August/September 2021
Location of work: Prague, Czech Republic with occasional trips to the Country Programme
Duration: full-time, open contract (with 3 months probation period)
Job overview:
You will become a part of the Latin American team of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Prague. As a Desk Officer, you will be the closest partner of the Regional Office (RO) in Costa Rica and together with its senior management team you will contribute to its proper management and development.
You will support the project cycle management, help to ensure quality of the programme and the collection of learning. You will be in charge of project administration when needed and also cooperate on a country strategy and its fulfilment. You will be responsible for representation of the programme towards partners, donors in the Czech Republic and Europe, as well as building partnerships and participating in the programme development. This might entail both participation in the needs assessments as well as in proposal writing.
You will participate in the staffing of the mission and you will be (in cooperation with RO management) responsible for its balanced economic management. For your colleagues at RO level, you will be the main HQ contact, when coordinating the agenda, supporting other PIN departments and connecting them with the programme. Where relevant, you will participate in the updates of safety and security rules, and last but not least you will check that RO complies with the internal rules and principles of the organization.
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How to Apply?
Are you interested in this position? Great! Send us your CV and short cover letter. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be cont