Project Manager Senior within the LATAM Regional Office
Manage and coordinate programs supporting human rights in LATAM
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Overview
Manage and coordinate programs supporting human rights in LATAM
You have:
- 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 organizations
- 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
- Independent worker insurance with the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social
- Registration to issue invoices before the Ministerio de Hacienda
Description
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 Senior within the LATAM Regional Office of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (HRD).
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 Senior, 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: March 2025.
- Type of contract: Full-time
- Duration: until December 31st, 2025.
YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning and coordinating particular program activities.
- In cooperation with the team members, development, planning and implementation of projects, including monitoring and reporting.
- Administration of project documentation.
- Communication with beneficiaries, partners and other stakeholders.
- Cooperating with the Finance Manager on budgets for individual activities.
Benefits
WE OFFER:
- Monthly gross salary of: 2,100.00 USD
- Possibility to work in a well-established NGO with an international outreach
- Interesting and meaningful job in the team of experienced and highly motivated people
- Flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home
Are you intrigued by this position? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivational letter in English.
Requirements
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 organizations.
- 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
- Independent worker insurance with the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social
- Registration to issue invoices before the Ministerio de Hacienda
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you handled a challenging situation while managing a project? | This question assesses your problem-solving skills and ability to handle pressure in project management. | Focus on the situation, your approach to resolving it, and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Interviewers want to understand your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience where you worked with a team to accomplish a goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ for effective communication with stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you addressed human rights issues in your previous work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
peopleinneed.net
