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Project Manager, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Organization: Doctors with Africa CUAMM Country: Burkina Faso City: Ouagadougou Office: Doctors with Africa CUAMM in Ouagadougou Company Description Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organizations working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all. Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 9 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda. The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine. CUAMM's action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research. CUAMM's international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference. Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects 'with Africa'. Position Application deadline: July 10th 2026 Start date: October 26 Job position: Project Manager Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Duration: 12 months Purpose of the role The Project Manager will be responsible of the project "Riabilitare per Crescere: intervento integrato per l'identificazione precoce e il trattamento delle disabilit? ortopediche infantili in Burkina Faso" funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented in collaboration with a lead partner and other Italian and national partners. In this role, the PM will ensure an excellent level of implementation, management, and coordination of project activities, in compliance with local laws, internal NGO procedures, and donor regulations, in order to achieve set objectives and results, respecting the available resources and defined timelines. Key duties: Elaborating periodic work plans in collaboration with the project team, and scheduling activities to achieve the expected objectives within the defined timeframe. Constantly monitoring project activities and expenses Preparing periodic reports requested by AICS, ensuring the drafting of narrative reports and collaborating with the project administrator on financial reporting. Organising and supervising data collection, implementing the M&E Plan, ensuring the constant availability of updated project data, and providing the necessary means of verification to track project results. Planning the training activities outlined in the project and supervising the team involved in their implementation. Coordinating necessary purchases of goods and services, including drafting and managing the project Procurement Plan in accordance with the guidelines of both the NGO and the donor. Recruiting and evaluating project staff, ensuring proper team management and periodic performance reviews. Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with local authorities, partners, and healthcare/non-healthcare stakeholders through regular meetings to ensure institutional alignment. Ensuring constant coordination with partners, local authorities and stakeholders, maintaining regular and collaborative relationships and promoting regular coordination meetings to favour institutional alignment and coherence. Requirements University Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Project Management or related fields Previous experience in development and cooperation or related field Previous experience in managing and coordinating cooperation projects in fragile or low income countries; previous experience in managing projects funded by AICS or managing health projects will be considered a strong asset Good knowledge of French and Italian Dynamism and flexibility Other information TERMS OF CONTRACT Type of contract: collaboration contract Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the position, with possible increase based on professional experience) Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work Flight ticket: one return flight Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for the entry visa to the country of service, any professional registration, work and residence permits Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it can be individual or shared, depending on the logistical situation, the availability at the workplace and the available budget. Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker Due to the high number of applications, please note that our recruiting team will

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