Background
Form of Employment: Full-time
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Duration: short-term replacement, 3 months with possibility of extension
Location: Colombo / Remote Deskwork
BACKGROUND
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin. DRI promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies, and the development of democratic institutions worldwide.
DRI is currently recruiting a full-time Programme Manager for its Country Office in Sri Lanka. This is a short-term replacement position, which could be extended subject to funding.
In collaboration with, and under the supervision of the Director of Programmes or her assigned representative, you will provide oversight and management to the DRI Sri Lanka programme and be responsible for the planning, designing and implementation of all programme activities in accordance with the requirements of the grant giver and DRI, as well as regular reporting to DRI HQ in Berlin on project implementation and the political context. The Programme Manager also represents DRI in Sri Lanka, identifies opportunities for fundraising and the strategic development and consolidation of DRI’s programme in Sri Lanka. The Programme Manager is overall responsible for the management of the DRI Sri Lanka office.
What we offer
DRI offers you a job with flexible working hours, 30 days of annual leave, a contribution to public transport (company ticket with BVG), travel health insurance, vocational training for every employee, and the opportunity to work in a diverse team in the heart of Berlin, where everybody is on first name terms with each other.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (cover letter and CV) here. This position is subject to funding. Applying for this position by post mail is possible, please find our address details below.
Closing date for applications: 19 March 2023. The position may be filled before the deadline has been reached, so early applications are encouraged.
DRI is committed to diversity and treats everybody equally, independent of gender identity, sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, political opinion (as long as respectful of democratic principles), or any other status protected by the laws in the locations where we operate.
Organisation responsible for this vacancy:
Democracy Reporting International gGmbH
Elbestr. 28 / 29
12045 Berlin, Germany
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About us
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to political participation and democratic governance around the world. DRI headquarters (HQ) is located in Berlin; DRI has country offices in Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Lebanon, and Ukraine and works with local partners in a number of other countries. The working language is English.