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Organization - People in Need

Job Title – Civil Society Lead (Programme co-Manager)

Duty station – Chișinău

Salary range – 41.800,00 - 44.520,00 MDL gross

Based on the assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and previous experience.

Application Deadline – January 12, 2026, by COB.

Education & Work Experience

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Human Rights, Public Administration or other relevant field .
• 7 years of of professional experience working with and supporting civil society in Moldova;
• 3 years of experience in senior leadership roles, including programme, portfolio, or organisational leadership;
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex, multi-partner projects, including consortium governance;
• Demonstrated experience leading EU-funded projects is a strong requirement;
• Extensive background in civil society strengthening, governance, advocacy, community mobilisation, or democratic resilience;
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels;
• Deep contextual understanding of Moldovan civil society, governance, and EU integration dynamics;
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities, with a focus on aligning program objectives with organizational goals and priorities;
• Strong financial, compliance, and risk-management skills;
• Proven ability to operate in politically sensitive and high-stakes environments;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions;
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and excellence in program delivery;
• languages English, Romanian, Russian - Fluent in all aspects

 Type of contract - Employment contract; Full-time work

Expected Duration of Assignment - 01/02/2026 - 31/01/2027, with Possibility for extension

For more information please visit our official website: https://moldova.peopleinneed.net/mo/implica-te/civil-society-lead-programme-co-manager-2527jo

The applicants will be invited for interviews on a rolling basis. The application process might be stopped earlier if a suitable candidate is identified before the application deadline.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. No phone calls or inquiries are allowed.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity (people from different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.) within our organization and encourage interested candidates to apply.

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