People in Need Slovakia (Clovek v ohrození – PIN SK) is a leading Slovak NGO providing relief and development assistance. Since 1999, we have provided a helping hand to people deprived of human dignity and freedom due to consequences of war, natural disasters, suppression of authoritarian regimes or 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:

Head of Relief and Development Department:

• manages and supervises the small team covering PIN SK’s relief and development work, provides guidance to the staff and builds capacity within the team
• provides strategic direction and identifies strategic opportunities, emerging issues and trends for the possible involvement of PIN SK and expansion of its programmes
• manages finances and human resources of the department
• oversees the implementation of PIN SK’s projects in the thematic areas of humanitarian aid, livelihoods, education in emergencies and good governance and civil society development
• in cooperation with the Emergency Coordinator, ensures PIN SK’s emergency preparedness and response are up-to-date and in line with quality standards
• ensures quality control and develops PIN SK’ M&E
• ensures timely and high quality reporting to donors and management
• networks with donors and key stakeholders to actively seek funding opportunities, coordinates and contributes to development of new project proposals
• represents PIN SK at meetings with government partners, regional and local authorities, donors
• participates in the decision-making of PIN SK’s Management Team
• performs other duties as required.
Reporting relations:

Head of Relief and Development Department reports to the Director of People in Need Slovakia.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in the field of relief/development
• At least one previous long-term (more than 6 months) field work experience (more than one field work experience preferred)
• Proven experience in strategic program planning and project cycle management
• Proven experience with donor relations, project proposal development and writing; knowledge of Slovak and EU donor environment desirable
• University degree in relevant field
• Excellent spoken and written English AND Slovak, Czech or Polish
• Excellent communication skills
• Dynamic and result-oriented profile
• Reliable and self-reliant personality
• Ability to organize and plan effectively
• Responsible and systematic
• Availability for short-term travel to the field
We offer:

Work experience with a small and flexible NGO, which is growing and aspires to be the leading NGO in its field in Slovakia
Work in a dynamic and highly motivated team
Salary: starting from 1400 EUR brutto depending on experience
25 days of holiday per year with additional 5 days for professional development
Regular content support and trainings, cooperation and exchange of experience with People in Need network
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and motivation letter by 19. November 2019 to vacancies@peopleinneed.sk. As a subject please use "Head of RDD".

Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

People in Need Slovakia applies the principle of equal opportunities in recruitment and excludes any form of discrimination.

Job Email id: vacancies(at)peopleinneed.sk