Senior Programme Officer

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We’re looking for an experienced professional to join our Grants team!

Job vacancy: Senior Programme Officer
 Department: Grants
 Reports to: Programme Director – Grants
 Type of employment: Full-time/Part-time
 Location: Prague, Czechia
 Application deadline: 20 November 2025 (applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)

The Prague Civil Society Centre is a non-profit organisation that supports and empowers civil society and independent media in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Designed to operate in the harshest of conditions, we do everything we can to support those working towards more open, free, and democratic futures – no matter how far away that may seem today. We believe that a vibrant civil society and independent media are key to this. We work to ensure that activists, journalists, and changemakers of all kinds, many of whom work under the most repressive regimes, get the support they need to push for change, be it grants, capacity building, or connections.

About the role:

As a Senior Programme Officer, you’ll support the Eastern Europe/South Caucasus section of the Grants team and be responsible for the implementation of a country-specific or thematic programme. Under the supervision of the Programme Director, you’ll ensure its effective day-to-day management and strategic alignment. You’ll oversee programme implementation and efficient use of financial resources, as well as support programme monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic planning: Lead the strategic planning of the respective programme under the supervision of the Programme Director.
• Implementation & resource management: Lead the implementation of the programme, ensuring continuous progress towards strategic objectives. Proactively identify and engage new partners, lead the selection process, and ensure efficient use of the programme budget. Oversee the grants lifecycle management workflow, including distribution of work.
• Risk management & resolution: Monitor operational and/or contextual risks that may hinder timely and successful programme implementation. Propose appropriate mitigation strategies, and lead their implementation.
• Monitoring & evaluation: Continuously monitor progress, evaluate impact, and integrate lessons learned into programme design and future planning.
• Fundraising & reporting: Support the Centre’s fundraising efforts, including oversight and/or direct management of donor-funded projects. Contribute to timely and accurate donor reporting, ensuring that the programme results align with donor expectations and requirements.
• Staff supervision: Supervise individual staff members or micro-teams, ensuring clear task division and efficient workflows. Ensure onboarding and training of new team members. Set performance goals, monitor progress, and support professional development in line with organisational policies and guidelines.

Core competencies:

• A minimum of seven years of experience in programme, project, or grant management; experience in grant-making is a significant plus (philanthropic or government funding)
• Good understanding of and interest in the political, social, and economic situation in Eastern Europe and/or the Caucasus
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, timelines, and deliverables with a solution-focused mindset
• Strategic and critical thinking, ability to simplify complex issues
• Accountability and a results-oriented approach
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written), knowledge of an additional relevant regional language is an asset
• Candidate should be based in Czechia, or have access to the EU labour market

Benefits:

• 25 days of vacation annually and up to three additional days during the Christmas week when the office is closed
• 50% contribution towards language courses and selected media subscriptions
• Opportunities for professional and personal development (courses, workshops, training sessions)
• Annual contribution of up to CZK 10,000 for coaching, mentoring, or other wellbeing practices
• Fully covered phone tariff (including unlimited data, messaging, and calls)
• In the absence of work commitments that require office presence, the possibility to work from home on Wednesdays
• Fully paid sick days
• Additional benefits (for example, additional days off, development, and wellness contributions) are unlocked at selected milestones of time with the organisation

The salary is based on the Prague Civil Society Centre’s salary scale, with an expected gross monthly range of CZK 58,000-67,000 for a full-time position (40 hours per week), depending on skills and experience.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should complete the application form, where they will submit their CV in English (max. 2 pages) and a motivation letter explaining how they meet the criteria. The motivation letter should also include two professional references who can provide feedback on the candidate’s performance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Incomplete applications (including applications without a motivation letter) will not be accepted.