The Centre for Residential Peace, a project of the Finnish Mediation Forum, was established in 2015. The Centre's mission is to promote good relations between people, prevent tensions from escalating into confrontation and conflicts, and mediate conflicts related to housing and neighbourhood. The Centre operates on the principles of impartiality and neutrality. It is funded by STEA.
We are now looking for a full-time and permanent Project Manager for the Centre for Peace in Housing (ASK).
The Project Manager's tasks include managing the Centre's team of experts and volunteers, planning and developing activities, human resources management, financial responsibility, lobbying and networking, and preparing applications and reports to funders and the Association's Board of Directors. In addition, the manager's duties include mediation and training.
The Chief is backed by the solid expertise and support of the Finnish Mediation Forum organisation and his team. The work is mainly telecommuting and partly based in the Helsinki office (face-to-face meetings approx. 1 time per month). The team members live in different parts of Finland and the team therefore meets weekly in Teams meetings. The work may require some travel within the home country.
From the applicant we expect:
- an appropriate university degree
- excellent knowledge of Finnish and English
- experience of working as a first person and leading a self-directed team of experts
- project development and management skills (especially STEA)
- human resources and financial management skills
- knowledge of the theory and practice of restorative mediation and the ability to apply the principles of mediation
- an understanding of the policy area or one of its components (population relations, housing, security)
In addition, experience of working in organisations and training, good interpersonal and networking skills would be an advantage.
We offer an interesting and responsible role in a professional team. In addition to personal orientation, we promise flexible working hours, employment benefits including occupational health services, telecommuting, a competent team and the opportunity to work in grassroots peace work.
In principle, the job is full-time and the salary will be between €3 800 and €4 100/month, depending on experience and skills. It is hoped that the post will start in June as agreed with the applicant and that the new Head will start by 15.6.2026 at the latest. The post will be subject to a 6-month probationary period, after which the employment relationship will continue on a permanent basis for an indefinite period. It should be noted that the project will be subject to an annual application for continued funding from STEA.
Further information and how to apply
The first round of interviews will be held face-to-face, preferably between 16-18 on 13 April, 20 April and 21 April in the afternoon. For the second round, 2-3 candidates will be selected and interviewed on-site in Helsinki during the afternoon of week 18 or 19. In addition to a CV, applications should be accompanied by a maximum of. A motivation letter of 1 page in length, in which the applicant describes his/her skills, motivation and experience in relation to the job description. Please also include references and contact details. Applications with attachments are welcome to the SSF Board by 5 April 2026 at 20:00 by e-mail: sihteeri@sovittelu.com
For more information, please contact Irja Hanelius, Deputy Head of the Centre for Residential Peace. For more information, please call 040 014 8790 between 15-17 on 23 March and 9-10 on 25 March.
More information on the Finnish Mediation Forum: www.sovittelu.com
