Civic Program Officer

An international non-profit foundation is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill a full-time position of  Civic Program Officer

JOB SUMMARY: Contribute to the planning, designing and implementation of programs related to strengthening of civil society, enhancing democratic governance, support of organisations on key-civic issues and enhancing women’s and other marginalized groups’ civic participation.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement civic programs for an (inter-)national audience
• Builds a network of relevant civic organisations, social movements and actors
• Follows up with partners and trainees via online consultations and meetings.
• Provides support for local and regional program conferences, trainings, workshops and meetings; organizes major cross-functional workshops; organizes delegations abroad
• Maintains collaborative relationships with international democratic development organizations, civic organizations and our network of volunteer trainers and experts;
• Acts as back-up to team members not present. Perform other tasks, as necessary

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Political science; Sociology; Management & Administration; Public Policy; International Relations or a related subject; 
• A minimum of two to four (2-4) years relevant work experience in international development, community organizing, social movements, campaigning, organizational development or legislative affairs
• Excellent language skills in English and Russian and knowledge of all modern social media applications and tools.
• Ability to analyze trends and civic work, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, and the ability to think innovatively
• And most  important: A great colleague with whom it is a pleasure to work with. No 9 to 5 mentality, but we respect working hours.

Qualified candidates should submit CV, cover letter, all in English. References will be asked from the selected candidate. Contract is provided under Estonian law. Salary in accordance to skills and experience, with possibilities to grow.