Eurasia Project Manager

ERIM is a not-for-profit organisation based in Lyon, France. We provide innovative programmes to promote human rights, strengthen independent media and civil society. The ERIM approach emphasises partnerships with media and civil society organisations to expand capacity, build sustainable institutions and affect change through training, partnerships, education, research and grant programmes.

ERIM is looking for an experienced project manager to work on our civil society, media development and human rights projects in Eurasian and Eastern Partnership countries.

The position is Lyon-based, with regular international travels.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for the implementation of different donor funded projects, directly managing projects and working with partners and other Project Managers on administration, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and project tracking.
• Identifying, researching and developing new opportunities and applications for funding within ERIM’s mandate and using ERIM’s specific skills and capacities.
• General research on human rights issues and independent media/freedom of the press issues.

Essential criteria:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field of study (law, social science, human rights, media, journalism, etc.) and/or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least seven years’ experience in international project management, including sub-granting aspects, in the fields of civil society development, human rights promotion and/or media development.
• Knowledge of and experience with the civil society and media landscape in Eurasia.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on a flexible schedule.
• Strong team working and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Understanding of budget and financial monitoring of donor funded projects.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• The right to live and work in France is mandatory.

The following criteria will be considered as an advantage:

• Experience of working for EU-funded projects
• Knowledge of Russian would be an asset

The contract will be a 12-month contract (CDD) starting as soon as possible, with the possibility to be renewed.

100% gross salary ranges from 2,750€ to 3 100 € /month depending on experience, with 100% health insurance and public transports covered, flexible working hours and up to 2 days working from home allowed as per ERIM “charte de télétravail”.

ERIM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression.