Open Call: Program Manager

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our team.

Details about the position: 

• Place: Prishtina
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Status: full time

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing management of the organization’s core projects;
• Identifying new fundraising opportunities for the organization;
• Developing and writing project proposals mainly for international donors;
• Maintaining regular communication with donors and partner organizations;
• Overseeing overall project implementation;
• Attending organizational meetings, keeping notes of project status, and coordinating communication between Executive Director, implementing team, finance team, and partner and funding organizations;
• Monitoring and performance evaluation of organization’s employees;
• Responsible for implementation of HR policies;
• Office management;
• Developing integrated project plans, implementation schedules and cost estimates for major long term projects;
• Preparing overall organizational work plans and activity calendars;
• Assisting the organization with regular activities and on ad-hoc matters.

Key qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in social sciences;
• At least three years of work experience in a local and/or international NGO (experience working with USAID and/or EU projects is an asset);
• Experience in managing and coordinating staff;
• Knowledge of social and political context of Kosovo and Western Balkans region;
• Knowledge of dealing with the past, human rights and youth issues in Kosovo and Western Balkans region;
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in Albanian and English, while Serbian language is an asset;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to multi-task and plan according to agreed timelines;
• Ability to work individually with little oversight and as part of the group;
• Be self-motivated and passionate about contributing to the growth of the organization;
• Ready to work in a diverse and dynamic working environment.

How to apply:

Send the following documents to ksoffice@yihr.org with the e-mail subject “Program Manager”:

• CV (limited to two pages);
• Motivation letter (limited to one page);
• Contact details of two people who can be contacted for a reference.

Deadline: July 23, 2020, 23:59.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.