Head of Region - Eurasia

Presentation

ERIM (formerly known as IREX Europe) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Lyon, France. For more than 20 years ERIM has worked to promote human rights and strengthen independent media and civil society. The ERIM approach emphasises partnerships with local development organisations to bring about change through training, partnerships, education, research and subgranting schemes.

ERIM is looking for a Lyon-based Head of Region to lead our Eurasia team of 11 project managers. The Head of Region is part of the overall ERIM coordination team and reports directly to the Director. The Head of Region will have a strong understanding of the civil society and media context and across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Eurasia and the donor landscape supporting work in this region. They will be at ease working in a multicultural setting and enjoy the challenges and advantages that come with working for a small-medium sized organisation.

Responsibilities and job criteria:

• Team supervision: Manage the Eurasia team (direct line management of 8-12 people) and provide support in the implementation of projects (sharing best practices and providing advice and support to resolve problems)
• Project supervision: track project implementation for the team including quarterly reviews, checking and signing contracts etc
• Coordination and implementation of ERIM strategy: Working in collaboration with the Director and Head of Operations, ensuring the Eurasia team works towards the overall ERIM strategy.
• Donor and stakeholder management: ensure strong coordination between different stakeholders involved in the projects, including partners, beneficiaries, and donors. Represent ERIM at external meetings and coordinate with donors
• Project development: identify new partnerships for the Eurasia region. Develop funding applications along with the Director and Head of Operations.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, flexible, proactive, positive and who wants a job which has impact. If you think you could be a good fit for the team and have most of the essential criteria below, please send us an application.

Contract:

Conditions:

• Open-ended contract at full time (37 hours per week) starting as soon as possible.
• Salary according to the ERIM salary scale: 4,511 euros brut.
• Job based in Lyon, France, with occasional international travel.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours.
• Possibility to work from home up to 2 days a week after the end of the trail period.
• Paid vacation: 6 weeks a year
• Complementary Health Insurance (including for family members) covered 100%
• Public transport monthly subscription covered 100% or Forfait mobilités durables: benefits for those who use an "environmentally friendly" non-public transport ways to come to work.

Application:

Please explain in your letter of motivation how you meet the person specification, your staff management experience (including the total number of years and the largest number of staff you have managed at one time and for how long).

The deadline for applications is 22 August 2025.

We aim to have the first round of interviews the week of 8 September 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage early applications.

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