Program Implementation Specialist (Municipal Policy Training Program)

Quick Facts

• Position: Program Implementation Specialist (Municipal Policy Training Program)

• Workload: 0.7 FTE (about 28 hours/week)

• Start: January 2027

• Term: Fixed-term role with outlook through the end of the election period (until autumn 2030)

Description

You will help newly elected municipal leaders succeed by guiding participants through an intensive 10-month training cycle with mentoring. The role includes planning and delivering learning activities (in-person and online), coordinating mentors, contributing to e-learning and content, building the alumni network, and running day-to-day administration such as participant records, small grants, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants throughout the 10-month module cycle and consult on real-life cases

• Prepare and deliver training activities (in-person meetings, online seminars, webinars), including communication with instructors and mentors

• Support matching participants with mentors and maintain the mentor network

• Contribute to program content (e-learning, videos, articles, materials for participants)

• Help build an alumni network for program graduates

• Manage program administration: participant tracking, small grants for participant initiatives, and inputs for reporting and evaluation

• Collaborate closely with program managers and other foundation colleagues

Requirements

• Proven experience in municipal politics (e.g., elected representative/council member/deputy mayor/mayor) or close cooperation with municipal leadership

• Knowledge of local self-government: council/board roles, municipal budgeting, decision-making processes

• Nonpartisan, value-based approach supporting open, transparent, and collaborative municipal politics

• Communication skills and willingness to work with people

• Independence, reliability, and strong organizational abilities

• Willingness to travel for meetings across the Czech Republic

• Comfortable using Office 365 (especially MS Word and MS Excel) and online tools for webinars

Benefits

• 0.7 FTE (approx. 28 hours/week)

• Salary: 40,000 CZK/month at full-time (28,000 CZK/month at 0.7)

• 6 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, and possibility of home office

• 3 sick-leave days and 3 days for volunteering

• Meal allowance, phone contribution, Benefit Plus card

• Meaningful work with direct impact on the quality of democracy in municipalities

• Friendly team and dog-friendly office environment

• Professional growth and further education opportunities