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Deadline: 12 Nov 2019 2026
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INTERSOS is hiring a Project Manager
Job overview
Other information
INTERSOS is a non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization that aims to assist victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. INTERSOS bases its action on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all peoples, respect for diversity, coexistence, attention to the most vulnerable social groups.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Project Manager
Code: SR-38-10313
Country République the Congo
Location
Start date: 01/12/2026
Duration of the contract: 12 months (until 14.10.2027)
Under the supervision of: Program Coordinator
Supervision of: Project staff
Place of employment: without family
General context of the project
The humanitarian situation in the DRC remains complex and has generally deteriorated in recent years, consisting of multiple overlapping crises, particularly in the eastern provinces of the country, which face endemic violence and armed conflict. Insecurity has led to massive and repeated displacements. The impact of violence on civilians is a major suffering with regular violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, including targeted attacks against civilians and a high prevalence of gender-based violence. INTERSOS has been present in the DRC since 2010 and is currently working on Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu through protection, health, wash and food security programs in partnership with UN agencies and with funds donated by ECHO, AICS, SV and other donors.
This project, funded by the DRC Humanitarian Fund to the tune of USD 960,000, aims to strengthen the security and well-being of populations affected by crises in South Kivu through 40 health areas. It builds on support for community-based initiatives, particularly women's associations, to facilitate secure, confidential and equitable access to appropriate protection services.
Overall objective of the position
The project manager ensures a constant commitment between the various support services in order to ensure rapid support to the project team. The project manager is the budget holder for the entire grant/project budget and closely oversees/monitors financial planning, cash flow planning and budget utilization/exhaustion rate monitoring.
Responsibilities
Financial/budgetary management is the final responsibility of the project manager for the specific project and he/she must ensure that this goes hand in hand with a close logical framework and follow-up of the work plan.
Main responsibilities and tasks
Key responsibilities
Ensure planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation and set objectives as included in the project description. Report any significant deviations from the program implementation plan and estimated expenses; alert relevant staff.
Ensure effective financial management as the main owner of the project budget, in accordance with the INTERSOS model and donor regulation.
Team management and human resources (staff and volunteers).
Provide quality reports on project activities, including conclusions in terms of impact and changes at the beneficiary level achieved by the project, consistent and consistent reporting in accordance with INTERSOS and donor requirements, in collaboration with the Headquarters Grants Unit.
Education / Qualifications
Develop a clear understanding of the INTERSOS program and country strategy within the project team – ensure that the team provides timely input and feedback on strategic issues.
Support the program coordinator in developing programs or projects.
Ensure that program delivery meets the minimum technical standards of INTERSOS and funders, and seek advice and tools from the Technical Section and MEAL Department.
Ensure a clear overview of the actors and services in the intervention area, allowing for the development and implementation of partnerships and pathways.
Administrative and office support activities (agreements, amendments, signed reports, communications, etc.), ensuring that the documentation cycle is up-to-date and that requirements for all services are aligned and addressed.
Detailed responsibilities and tasks
Implementation: Ensure full and timely implementation of the project proposal as approved, proactively meeting reporting deadlines: Project launch and presentation/sharing of the project with teams; Review and prepare a detailed business plan with the team; Audit of Targeting Recipients.
Financial management and procurement: Prepare, monitor and implement the financial and procurement plan; Prepare the financial plan; Approval of all budget line purchases/contracts and allocations; Verify accounting entries in INTERSOS (JOURNAL) accounting spreadsheets; Ensure that for all purchases/contracts of goods/services/supplies, the correct INTERSOS procurement guidelines are applied and properly documented; Verify the list of expenses before finalizing interim and final financial reports; Take final responsibility for verifying the completeness and accuracy of all supporting documents.
Personnel management: Agree and establish clear reporting and communication lines; Recruitment of the team, liaison with the HR department to secure updated HR records; Permanent coaching of teams in the field to work on delivery quality; Manage and evaluate the performance of project personnel; Organize weekly and monthly meetings with the team; Continuous/rapid verification of the quality of data collected and received from field staff; Ensure teams comply with INTERSOS rules and guidelines and adhere to the INTERSOS Code of Conduct and Charter of Values.
Monitoring and evaluation: Monitor and verify the targeting of beneficiaries; Applying a results-based management approach, monitor project outcomes in addition to outputs and activities; Conduct (if security conditions permit) field visits to provide technical advice and supervision to the team.
Reports: Ensure quality reporting on achievements through brief daily briefings, monthly and weekly planning; Obtain regular team reports and compile, review and analyze reports on a monthly basis; Prepare progress reports
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