Job Description
Duty Station: San José, Costa Rica
Type of employment: Full-time
Duration of contract: 12 months with possible extension
Work model: Hybrid – combines work in the office and remote work
Line Manager: Head of Regional Office
Monthly Gross Salary: 1,100 – 1,300 USD
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.
Although our Latin American (LATAM) program is located in San Jose, Costa Rica, we all belong to the larger HRD team, united by a shared vision and common goals.
As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the coordination, implementation and monitoring of projects assigned within the particular country program portfolio.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Support project planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation.
· Contribute to proposal development and donor reporting.
· Ensure projects comply with contractual obligations, donor requirements, and internal policies.
· Track project expenditures in coordination with the Finance Officer.
· Maintain regular communication with donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
· Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of capacity-building and activities.
· Manage administrative tasks (contracts, invoices, approvals, etc.).
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and cover letter in English describing their motivation and interest in the position (up to 1 page).
SUITABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS:
· University degree in a relevant field.
· Experience working with civil society (preferred).
· 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.
· Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
· High attention to detail and precision.
· Demonstrates commitment to humanitarian values and confidentiality.
· Fluent Spanish and English proficiency at B2 level.
· Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Costa Rica (citizenship or valid work permit).
PEOPLE IN NEED OFFERS:
· Well - established organization: Possibility to work in an NGO with an international outreach.
· Meaning: The meaningful job in a team of experienced and highly motivated people.
· Flexibility: Flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home (hybrid work model)
· Time Off: 25 days of paid leave per year and 3 sick leave days.
· Remuneration: 1,100 – 1,300 USD
· Contract: 12 months with possible extension.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and cover letter in English describing their motivation and interest in the position (up to 1 page).
