(Junior) Program Officer (Hungarian Program)
Job info
About the job
We are looking for a proactive (Junior) Program Officer: Hungarian Program to join our global team and local office in Budapest, Hungary. You will play an instrumental role in PILnet’s Hungarian Program, and its Clearinghouse — the heartbeat of our organization — by strengthening the legal resilience of CSOs. We work directly with frontline organizations to pinpoint their legal hurdles and then bridge the gap by connecting them to pro bono lawyers at no cost. Beyond matching, we empower CSOs by co-creating essential resources, trainings, and guides that help them navigate complex legal landscapes safely.
The (Junior) Program Officer (Hungary Program) will be supervised and report to the Legal Program Manager and work on core PILnet programmatic tasks essential to the organization’s mission globally and particularly in Hungary. This role involves promoting the role of pro bono with pro bono lawyer volunteers, proactively work alongside local civil society organizations to understand their unmet legal needs, managing the Hungarian Clearinghouse process which matches the legal needs of civil society with the offer from pro bono legal volunteers. Maintaining vital relationships within the Hungarian legal and NGO sectors, broadly and supporting the implementation of specific local or regional projects.
Salary range
Work schedule
Responsibilities
Professional skills
- University degree in Law, International Relations, Human Rights, or a related field. (A legal background is an asset, but not strictly required.)4 / 5
- Genuine interest in public interest law, social justice, and human rights.4 / 5
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.5 / 5
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with legal professionals and civil society partners.4 / 5
- Fluency in both Hungarian and English (written and verbal) is required.3 / 5
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple tasks autonomously.4 / 5
- A high level of comfort with digital tools.4 / 5
- While comprehensive training will be provided, you should have an aptitude for working with databases and communication platforms.4 / 5
Education Level
Language skills
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Personal skills
Advantage, if...
- Previous experience working with NGOs / CSOs or in pro bono legal programs
- Familiarity with CiviCRM, Mailchimp, or similar CRM and email marketing platforms
- Experience in event planning and/or international project coordination
About the company
Our story
- 1997Established as the Public Interest Law Initiative in Transitional Societies at Columbia University
- 2002PILnet established an office in Budapest
- 2007PILnet established an office in New York
- 2011Current name, PILnet, was adopted
- 2013PILnet established an office in Hong Kong
What makes our product special
Our product
Public Interest Law
PILnet Foundation in Budapest is part of PILnet global. PILnet partners with legal professionals and civil society organizations globally to protect civic space, address global challenges, and work to build just, equitable and sustainable societies.
Company values
Life with us
Lightning round
- Superpower?
- We know someone almost anywhere in the world
- Being late or overtime?
- When you are on a mission time doesn't matter.
- Mac or PC
- Whatever works for you, we can do (and do) both.
Trainings and workshops
Everyone is different and everyone's needs are different. We support everyone's professional growth and expect that everyone learns all the time and wants to improve.
How can the employees affect the company’s life?
PILnet colleagues work together to reflect on priorities, ways of contributing and solutions to the challenges our partners, and our stakeholders face. Colleagues are encouraged and invited to suggest and reflect on ideas, and learn and grow together. While we work across many geographies and with colleagues of diverse backgrounds, we are a flat organization, where everyone's voice is heard.
Why we love our office
We work in a bright, one-room office, but there is also the possibility to retreat. Excellent accessibility and parking.
Office photo
What would I miss if I left
I would miss the positive, multicultural and flexible working environment
Giulia Patane
Program Manager
Favourite thing in the office
Personal qualities we appreciate
Understanding purpose-driven operations of a not-for-profit organization on a mission. Flexibility and creativity in looking for solutions, rather than problems, overall "can-do attitude."