We're Hiring: Program Coordinator for Belarus / Eastern Europe
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The Dialogue Office for Civil Society Cooperation (Dialogbüro Vienna) is seeking a program coordinator for the Belarus / Eastern Europe program (part time 70%, 28 hours/week) starting August 1, 2025, or as soon as possible. An increase of up to 100% can be agreed upon if additional responsibilities are taken on. The Dialogbüro Vienna is a non-profit organization, promoting democracy and human rights, sustainable development, anti-discrimination, as well as integration and peace with a focus on Eastern and Southeastern Europe. The organization understands itself as part of the green movement and is publicly funded.
Core task: The further development, planning, implementation, and reporting of the Dialogbüro Vienna’s program to strengthen democracy, sustainable development, and gender equality in Belarus in coordination with the Director/office management.
This includes:
Designing a program of actions and measures to strengthen Belarusian civil society
Defining and implementing current topics, objectives, projects, and measures related to Belarus and its European context, including logistics and financial management
Organizing and supporting content and preparation of events, study tours, and advisory missions of the project partners in the EU
Country-specific research and consulting on political and social developments, and identifying and developing advocacy topics and formats
Initial review of funding applications and advising applicants
Project-related contract drafting as well as budget planning and control
Advising project partners on regulations concerning funding and organizational issues
Writing and communicating reports on budget use to donors
Public relations work on the above-mentioned program, including contributions to the website and social media, expert publications, interviews and public representation
Participation in fundraising and the preparation of project proposals (including budget planning)
Participation in teamwork and organisational development
Responsibility for the implementation of the joint tasks of gender democracy and diversity in one's own work areas
Increased involvement in the public relations work of the entire organization is desired. If the candidate is interested and is suitable, the employment contract can be extended to a maximum of 100% (40 hours/week).
You will bring:
Comprehensive knowledge of the current political context in Belarus and the specific needs of exile communities
Good knowledge and experience in working with civil society in Belarus and the Belarusian diaspora outside the country
At least a bachelor's degree/university of applied sciences degree or equivalent qualification
Very good knowledge of German or English, and Belarusian or Russian languages
Effective communication skills and intercultural competence
Cooperation skills, ability to work in a team, gender and diversity skills
Knowledge and experience in public fund management
Experience in and willingness to actively engage in public relations work
Willingness to travel within Europe
Our offer for you:
Employment in a quasi-international non-profit organization in Vienna
Employment contract until December 31, 2026 after a successful probationary period (3 months) with the possibility of extension
Salary of EUR 4,000 gross (14 times per year) for full-time (40 hours/week), pro rata for part-time
An interesting and varied range of tasks
Collaboration in a dedicated team with a positive working atmosphere
Flexible working hours, home office up to 50% possible upon request
25 days annual vacation (for a full-time, 5-day/week contract)
Modern and friendly office space in a central location in Vienna
We particularly welcome applications from people with a migration background and people with disabilities. If the successful candidate does not have an-EU-citizenship, the Dialogbüro will provide support in obtaining a work permit in Austria.
Please send your applications by June 1, 2025, by email to: Stefan Melle, Director, Dialogbüro Wien: info@dialogbuero-vienna.at