29 January 2018
Vacancy: Field Coordinator - Moldova
Location of work: Komrat, Moldova
Starting date: asap

People in Need Slovakia (Človek v ohrození – PIN SK) is a Slovak NGO providing relief and development assistance. Since 1999, we have provided a helping hand to those deprived of human dignity and freedom due to all sorts of circumstances, to people suffering the consequences of war, victims of natural disasters or those who live under suppression or in conditions of deep poverty – in 29 countries around the world as well as in Slovakia. We are a proud member of the People in Need network operating from Central Europe.

Main responsibilities:

• Management of a Slovak aid project related to the development of civil society and effective governance and transparency, implemented in partnership with the local partner organization Pro-Europa
• Coordination of the project team (project assistant, finance manager), experts involved in the project, volunteers
• Liason between the partner organizations, project beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders
• Planning and implementation of project activities including content development
• Financial and narrative reporting, including drafting of reports
• Monitoring and evaluation of the project results
• Building positive relations with relevant international and local actors with regards to the implementation of the project and development of new projects
• Proposing new project ideas and assisting in the development and drafting of project proposals
• Capacity-building in the area of good governance and civil society
• Carrying out other tasks as required

Requirements:

• At least BA degree in development or humanitarian studies, international relations, international law, human rights, or other related field
• Excellent spoken and written English and Russian
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, experience in the field of civil society empowerment and good governance is an advantage
• Good understanding of political issues and trends in Moldova
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Critical analysis and problem solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work autonomously under pressure and under tight deadlines;
• Reliable and self-reliant personality
• Dynamic and result-oriented profile
• Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member

We offer:

• Regular content support and trainings
• Interesting and meaningful job in an experienced and highly motivated team
• Space for personal development and growth

Deadline for applications is 28 February 2018

How to apply: Interested applicants for the position should send their CV, cover letter and short essay (in English, max. 1 page) on „Challenges of current development work“ to vacancies@peopleinneed.sk. As a subject please use „Field Coordinator - Moldova“. Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.