Project manager (junior-senior)

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About People in Peril: 
People in Peril is a Slovak non-profit organization providing direct support to those who suffer the consequences of war, victims of natural disasters, or those living in poverty on the margins of society. Founded in 1999, People in Peril has been providing humanitarian and development assistance worldwide. Currently, People in Peril is one of the major humanitarian actors in Slovakia responding to the Ukraine crisis both in Slovakia and across the border in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the invasion, PIP has provided assistance worth more than €8,000,000 and helped more than 250,000 people in Ukraine and Slovakia.

Our aspiration is to become a member of the European humanitarian NGO family implementing principled aid in humanitarian crises worldwide, with a focus on restoring social cohesion, livelihoods, and well-being of populations affected by forced displacement. People in Peril’s humanitarian and development department currently provides assistance in Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza, Moldova, and Kenya.

For more information, please refer to: https://clovekvohrozeni.sk/about-us/

About the position:

The Project Manager is responsible for the effective project management, coordination, and monitoring of a portfolio of activities, including Ukraine, Moldova and Lebanon. The role combines hands-on project management, including financial management with programmatic oversight ensuring that projects align with strategic objectives, donor requirements, and regional priorities. It also requires identification of funding opportunities and mobilization of funding through project applications.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management

Lead day-to-day management of assigned projects, including planning, budgeting, implementation oversight, risk management, and timely reporting.
Conduct occasional field visits to programme intervention sites to monitor implementation of project activities.
Ensure participation and accountability of affected populations within assigned programmatic activities.
Work independently and lead the development of new project proposals and programmatic activities to address the needs of affected populations.
Ensure the preparation and review of monthly and weekly work plans, and submit internal monthly and ad hoc financial and narrative reports on the implementation of the assigned programmatic portfolio and projects in compliance with donor requirements.
Organise and participate in regular internal team meetings, programme meetings, and other internal or external project coordination mechanisms.
Partner & Stakeholder Coordination

Maintain regular communication with donors, local partners, civil society organisations, and external stakeholders to support effective collaboration.
Actively participate in meetings in Slovakia relevant to the assigned programmatic portfolios, ensuring appropriate reporting and promotion of the People in Peril programme.
Grant & Compliance Oversight

Coordinate with donors within assigned projects in Slovakia and abroad; ensure that all assigned project activities comply with donor rules, including financial reports, internal policies, and monitoring & evaluation standards.
Monitoring & Learning

Support data collection, review progress against indicators, identify best practices, and contribute to programme learning across the region.
Maintain regular contact with MEAL teams to ensure appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation is conducted for each project
Strategic Input

Contribute to programme design, analysis of the regional context, and support the development of new project proposals and concept notes.
Maintain regular contact with Ukraine PIP team and local partners in Moldova and Lebanon in order to develop strategic programme opportunities, identify emerging needs, and support new project development.
The successful candidate:

Holds a higher education degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Management, or a relevant field.
Has experience with donors and project management in Slovakia
Has at least 2–3 years of experience in humanitarian or development project management; field experience in Ukraine or Eastern Europe is a strong asset.
Has proven experience in project cycle management, budget management, and donor compliance.
Has experience in building donor relations and developing project proposals.
Possesses strong analytical and writing skills, including project reporting.
Is fluent in written and spoken English and Slovak (C1); proficiency in another language is an advantage.
Is willing and able to travel to different countries including Ukraine and Moldova and other countries as necessary.
Is able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Has strong organisational, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
Has excellent knowledge of IT tools, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
Is resident in Slovakia
We offer:

We provide meal allowance above the statutory requirement.
We offer 5 additional days of annual leave.
Employees are entitled to 3 paid sick days per year.
We support flexible working arrangements, including flexible working hours and possibility of partially working from home.
We promote wellbeing and an active lifestyle through Multisport card.
You will join a supportive and inspiring team at one of Slovakia’s largest non-governmental organizations.
We encourage initiative and collaboration, supporting colleagues in turning their ideas into reality.
Our work has a real impact – together, we help improve the lives of people affected by humanitarian crises and poverty.

Recruitment process:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending a CV and a short motivation letter to with the subject line “Project Manager, RDD”.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that recruitment will be conducted on a rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed once filled