Program Specialist

Do you have project management experience and interest in topics such as affordable housing and energy resilience?
Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a driven Program Specialist who will play a crucial role in supporting the organization’s development, implementation, and management of programs. In cooperation with project management teams and external project partners, the Program Specialist will strongly contribute to content part of funded projects, providing expertise on program themes.

What would be your responsibilities?

• Help developing project plans, coordinating tasks and monitoring progress within the projects
• Coordinate work packages and tasks of assigned funded projects.
• Provide content input to assigned tasks and work packages of the funded projects.
• Cooperate with project managers of assigned projects.
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing program activities and strategies.
• Coordinate day-to-day program operations, ensuring alignment with the program’s objectives and timelines as well as assigned funded project activities and timelines.
• Support the scheduling and organizing of program meetings, events, and training sessions, including preparing agendas, securing venues, and arranging logistics.
• Manage and maintain program documentation, including reports, records, and correspondence.
• Collect and analyze data on program activities, outcomes, and effectiveness, providing regular updates to the Program Development Lead.
• Assist in monitoring program performance
• Serve as a point of contact for program participants, stakeholders, and partners, addressing inquiries and providing support as needed.
• Support in writing the proposal narrative, and development of the program concept.
• Conduct research on best practices, trends, and innovations related to the program’s field or project focus area.
• Assist in the development of new program initiatives and strategies based on research findings and feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, European/social studies, business or other
• 3-5 years of experience in project management or related area
• Advanced English language skills
• Strong collaborative approach
• Good writing skills and ability to communicate efficiently
• Interest in international development and global development issues
• Active support of HFHI Values:
- Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
- Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
- Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

We have a benefits package that invests in our employee’s long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here’s a sample of what that includes:
• Work-Life balance: 40 hours a week with Alternative Work Schedule providing some degree of flexibility on how long, where, and when you work.
• Meal vouchers: 8,50 € per day fully compensated by the employer.
• Transportation, internet, and cell phone allowance
• Contribution to DDS in the amount of 6% of the gross salary
• Medical benefit (membership at ProCare or annual credit for medical expenses)
• Multisport card or UpDejeuner benefit credit
• Employee recognition portal
• Extra personal days off
• Sick days
• Retreats and teambuilding activities organized by organization
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work for an International NGO contributing to eliminating poverty around the world and positively impacting millions of people annually
• Being part of a truly international environment – working with colleagues from various parts of the world
• Friendly and supportive working environment