Project Manager Junior within the LATAM Regional Office

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 is calling for applications for the position of Project Manager Junior within the LATAM Regional Office of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy.

The LATAM Regional Office is currently concentrated on supporting civil society in Latin American countries. The main programmatic focus includes:

• Capacity building for civil society organizations and support for their activities
• Emergency direct aid and psychosocial support to human rights defenders
• International Advocacy

As a Project Manager Junior, 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. Keep reading and find out more details.  

MAIN FEATURES OF YOUR JOB

Location: San José, Costa Rica
Starting date: February 2025
Type of contract: Full-time
Duration: One year (with the possibility of an extension)

YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and coordinating particular program activities
• In cooperation with the team members, development, planning and implementation of projects, including project proposal writing, monitoring and reporting
• Administration of project documentation
• Planning, organization and implementation of capacity building and MHPSS activities (psychosocial support of individuals, organizational retreats, trainings, group activities)
• Cooperating with the Finance Manager on budgets for individual activities

YOU SHOULD POSSES:

• Citizenship, legal resident or in proven migration process with the right to work in San José, Costa Rica
• University degree in a relevant field
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Experience working with civil society in restrictive contexts constitutes an advantage
• Good understanding of human rights issues and trends in the region of Latin America.
• Excellent organizational and communicational skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and handle multiple assignments
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations
• Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• High attention to detail and precision

WE OFFER:

• Monthly gross salary of: 1,100.00 USD (Full-time)
• Possibility to work in a well-established NGO with an international outreach
• Interesting and meaningful job iSan n the team of experienced and highly motivated people
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home
• Severance clearance on a yearly basis and 25 days of Annual Leave
• Contract for one year with the possibility of an extension (depending on funding)
• Social and labor risk insurance based on law and internal policy

Are you intrigued by this position? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivational letter in English.