People in Need Slovakia(lovek v ohrozen 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 teamprovides 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 developmentin cooperation with the Emergency Coordinator, ensures PIN SK s emergency preparedness and response are up-to-date and in line with quality standardsensures quality control and develops PIN SK M&Eensures timely and high quality reporting to donors and managementnetworks with donors and key stakeholders to actively seek funding opportunities, coordinates and contributes to development of new project proposalsrepresents PIN SK at meetings with government partners, regional and local authorities, donorsparticipates 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/developmentAt 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 managementProven experience with donor relations, project proposal development and writing; knowledge of Slovak and EU donor environment desirableUniversity degree in relevant fieldExcellent spoken and written English AND Slovak, Czech or PolishExcellent communication skillsDynamic and result-oriented profileReliable and self-reliant personalityAbility to organize and plan effectivelyResponsible and systematicAvailability 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 SlovakiaWork in a dynamic and highly motivated teamSalary: starting from 1400 EUR brutto depending on experience25 days of holiday per year with additional 5 days for professional developmentRegular 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.