ECHO Project Manager – Chad

ECHO Project Manager – Chad

Overview

We are currently recruiting an ECHO Project Manager – Chad to join our Programs team.

This is an office-based position in N’Djamena.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

We are proud to be a global recruiter, hiring people from around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages for all staff that are applied fairly and transparently. This means we are unable to advertise the salary as it is dependent on the local job market of the staff member, we will inform shortlisted candidates of the salary range as part of the selection process.

Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

The ECHO Project Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of RI’s ECHO project focused on delivery of primary health care and nutrition support to 3 health facilities in Eastern Chad, as well as one Mobile Unit (MMU). The PM will lead the strategic planning and the quality implementation of RI’s ECHO project; and will be responsible for day-today relationship management of the partner and key external stakeholders as it relates to project implementation. This position requires an individual who is accustomed to the pace of emergency response programming, has experience in successfully leading a diverse team, is flexible and highly responsive, and excels at building and strengthening relations with external actors

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities:

• Accountability and Complexity
• Project Oversight and Reporting
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
• Internal and External Coordination
• People Management
• Behavior and conduct

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• progressive experience in project management, preferably in health projects and in emergency/conflict settings
• Strong knowledge of ECHO regulations and experience working on ECHO funded projects
• Excellent organizational, budget, project management, communication and writing skills.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Experience working with local and international partners.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues in a multicultural setting.
• Experience conducting capacity building activities and enthusiasm to share knowledge and information with others.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent French oral and writing skills. Professional knowledge of English is a plus.

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, and you could be exactly what we need!

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
• The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date

31st March, 2025 or/and Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

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