About the position
Liberties is seeking a highly talented and motivated candidate to be part of our Berlin-based core team. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to developing our network and increasing its potential. Within the operative unit, you will be working closely with our executive director and with our development officer. You will be the key contact point for our members, ensuring that the needs and national-level impact of each individual member are constantly monitored and the required capacity building activities are implemented. At the same time, the position is designed to support the implementation of our project under the EU CERV programme, the aim of which is strengthening civil society networks active in the areas of EU values. Under this scope of action, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the grant, making sure that all network-related activities are being carried out in line with the envisaged goals and objectives.
Person specification:
Knowledge
- A relevant university degree;
- Thorough knowledge of the European Union, its institutions and their role in national jurisdiction
- Profound understanding and strong commitment to the EU values: human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights
Experience
- At least 3 years professional experience working for and/or with civil society organisations in the EU
- Grounded experience in managing programs aimed at strengthening the organizational and institutional capacities of civil society organizations
- Proven experience to coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder projects and to supervise partner organisations
- Experience of working with networks in a European context
- Experience and ability to work within a multi-cultural environment and in a multidisciplinary context
- Experience in EU grants management and compliance would be considered a strong asset
Skills
- Multi-tasking, initiating, planning and performing multiple strands of work to a successful delivery against deadlines;
- Fluency in English language (verbal and written), knowledge of further European languages would be beneficial
- Relationship building, strong communication and networking skills
- Good strategic thinking and analytical skills
- A positive problem-solving approach as well as a supportive service provider attitude
Other
- Readiness to travel within the EU
What we offer:
- An initial 12-month contract based at Liberties’ Berlin office with a possibility to extend dependent on funding; starting date: 15th of February 2022.
- Competitive NGO salary;
- Working with dedicated and passionate people for a good cause;
- 30 days annual holidays;
- Flexible working hours;
- Flexible working locations (office or home);
- Monthly contribution of tax free 44 EUR
Additional information
Please note that candidates must have the right to work in the EU prior to applying for the position. Should you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Krisztina Fabian at k.fabian@liberties.eu or Balazs Denes at b.denes@liberties.eu
Application process
Liberties values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background.
Your application should be written in English and consist of:
- a full curriculum vitae
- a cover letter describing briefly how your profile, skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the person specification and outlining your interest in and vision for the role.
- your current salary and/or salary expectations in the applied position.
Deadline for application: 15. 01.2022 Please send your full application k.fabian@liberties.eu
About Liberties
Liberties (www.liberties.eu) was established in 2017 as an EU-level advocacy organisation with the mission and vision to support the protection of EU core values as formulated in Article 2 of the Treaty of the European Union. We are working with an ever-expanding networkof human rights organisations in 18 EU Member States with 19 civil society organisations in our network at the present. We are building up the network with the aim to become the strongest network of its kind, promoting respect for fundamental rights, democracy and rule of law decision-making processes at both the EU and national level. Liberties functions on the principle of added value to the members and to the public. We complement the activities of the members, drawing upon their specific expertise and joining forces in areas better dealt with together. Our core team operates with a service-provider attitude towards the NGOs in the network: through trainings and workshops for, through supporting national and EU level initiatives, we have the infrastructure and know-how to progressively build public support for democracy, rule of law, and human rights as well as the institutions that protect them.
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