ALIMA, the international medical NGO with a human face, which places the co-construction of projects and professional pathways at the heart of its model
ALIMA PRESENTATION
THE ALIMA SPIRIT: ALIMA’s mission is to save lives and provide care to the most vulnerable populations, without any discrimination based on identity, religion, or politics, through actions grounded in proximity, innovation, and partnerships between organizations and individuals. We act with humanity, impartiality, and in accordance with universal medical ethics. To reach patients, we are committed to intervening in a neutral and independent manner.
The values and principles guiding our actions, as outlined in our Charter:
1. The patient first
2. Revolutionizing humanitarian medicine
3. Responsibility and freedom
4. Improve the quality of our actions
5. Trust
6. Collective intelligence
7. Environmental responsibility
● CARE – INNOVATE – TOGETHER: Since its creation in 2009, ALIMA has treated more than 10 million patients and now operates in 12 African countries. In 2021, we developed more than 60 humanitarian medical response projects to meet the needs of populations affected by conflict, epidemics, and extreme poverty. All of these projects are carried out in support of national health authorities through nearly 357 health facilities (including 45 hospitals and 312 health centers). We work in partnership, particularly with local NGOs, whenever possible to ensure that our patients benefit from expertise wherever it is found, whether in their own country or elsewhere in the world. Furthermore, to improve the humanitarian response, we conduct operational and clinical research projects, notably to combat malnutrition and viral hemorrhagic fevers.
● THE ALIMA TEAM: More than 2,000 people currently work for ALIMA. The field teams, working closest to patients, receive support from the coordination teams, generally based in the capital cities of the countries where ALIMA operates. These teams are supported by the four desk teams and the emergency and openings team based at the operational headquarters in Dakar, Senegal. The teams in Paris and New York actively work on fundraising and representing ALIMA. The rest of the ALIMA network includes individuals and partner teams working for other organizations such as the medical NGOs BEFEN, ALERTE Santé, SOS Médecins/KEOOGO, and AMCP; the research organizations PACCI and INSERM; the Universities of Bordeaux and Copenhagen; the NGO Solidarités International; and many others.
● OUR COUNTRIES OF INTERVENTION: Mali, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, South Sudan, Sudan, Mauritania, Ethiopia, Haiti.
● OUR PROJECT THEMES: Malnutrition, Maternal Health, Primary Health Care, Pediatrics, Malaria, Epidemics (Ebola, Cholera, Measles, Dengue), Hospitalization, Emergencies, Gender-Based Violence, Cross-cutting Protection, Mental Health, …
ALIMA promotes and defends fundamental human rights principles. ALIMA has a zero-tolerance policy towards those guilty of gender-based and sexual violence, as well as towards inaction in the face of alleged or proven acts of violence. The protection of those benefiting from and impacted by our work is our top priority in everything we do. Everyone collaborating with ALIMA commits to:
- Respect the charter, the code of conduct, institutional policies including the policy for protection against abuse of power and gender-based and sexual violence, the policy for the prevention of corruption and fraud;
- Report any violation of policies, framework documents and procedures to a supervisor, a designated contact person, or to alert@alima.ngo
ALIMA IN CHAD:
Project description:
On the East Chad project in the province of Ennedi East, mainly the Ouré Cassoni camp and the Bahaï district hospital, ALIMA & Alerte Santé are undertaking to implement a project whose general objective is to contribute to the reduction of acute malnutrition and food insecurity of Sudanese refugees and host populations in the province of Ennedi East, through an integrated and gendered response covering nutrition, health, access to water and food security, with particular attention to women, girls and children under 5 years old.
Following the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan in April 2023, resulting from clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, Chad is facing a massive and ongoing influx of refugees across its eastern border. This unstable regional context is part of a prolonged pattern of recurring humanitarian crises in the Lake Chad Basin and the central Sahel, characterized by forced displacement, chronic food insecurity, and a highly vulnerable health system.
Since May 2023, ALIMA/AS has been operating in eastern Chad in the provinces of Ouaddaï and Sila to provide an emergency response to this influx of refugees and returnees.
In concrete terms, ALIMA/AS responds to the medical and nutritional needs of refugee, returnee and host populations through mobile clinics, the establishment of health centers in camps/sites, support for a pre-existing health center and support for the Goz Beida hospital.
Starting in April 2026, ALIMA/AS conducted an assessment in the Ouré Cassoni area following the massive influx of Sudanese refugees. This assessment revealed a critical humanitarian situation characterized by the presence of over 114,000 refugees, in addition to approximately 18,000 people in transit. Despite the presence of humanitarian actors working in the health sector, such as MSF and ADES, existing health facilities remain under significant strain. The ADES-supported center records an average of 330 consultations daily and approximately 235 deliveries per month, while the MSF-supported facilities perform 100 to 150 consultations per day. This heavy workload exceeds available operational capacity and results in disruptions to continuity of care. The main illnesses observed in this area are acute respiratory infections, malaria, and diarrhea, which account for the majority of consultations. Furthermore, critical gaps persist at the Bahaï referral hospital, which serves as a relay for complicated cases from the Ouré Cassoni camp and surrounding villages, particularly in maternity, pediatrics/TNT, laboratory, and surgery, with insufficient specialized human resources, medical equipment, and diagnostic capabilities. These limitations lead to an increased reliance on evacuations to more distant facilities (notably the Amdjarass provincial hospital), with transfer times that can reach several hours, especially during the rainy season, compromising the rapid management of life-threatening emergencies.
Specifically, the project aims to improve the nutritional and health status of children under 5 and pregnant and breastfeeding women, and to strengthen equitable access for women and vulnerable households to essential services (water, food, care) in the Ouré Cassoni camp and its surroundings.
Security context:
In 2025 and 2026, the humanitarian context in Chad was marked by significant security challenges, including the threat of non-state armed groups in the Lake Chad region, inter- and intra-communal conflicts in several provinces, and armed conflicts at the regional level. The country experienced numerous security incidents, ranging from inter- and intra-communal conflicts to acts of violence by armed groups and other clashes. These incidents unfortunately resulted in numerous deaths. Nineteen of the country’s twenty-three provinces were affected by this violence. However, just four provinces alone accounted for 54% of the incidents and more than 82% of the victims: Tibesti, Lake Chad, Logone Oriental, and Guéra.
If conflicts continue or intensify, the number of refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons in Chad could increase, leading to additional pressure on local and humanitarian resources.
Regarding the Ennedi East province, consolidated indicators from humanitarian actors working on the ground (MSF-Belgium, UNHCR, WFP, Triangle, Solidarités International, IRC, ADES) demonstrate the stability and preservation of the working environment throughout the intervention zone. The contextual and security analysis conducted during the exploratory mission highlights:
Incident Index (Inter-NGO Network): No major security incidents (targeted robbery, site intrusion, direct threat or kidnapping) have been recorded against humanitarian personnel in the area. Operations are proceeding normally;
Palliative security monitoring mechanism: In the absence of formal INSO coverage in this specific province, security relies on a local network for information exchange and real-time monitoring of routes between the logistics personnel in the area, combined with regular links with the UNDSS in Iriba;
Disarmament and search operations: The security framework is characterized by official disarmament measures carried out by the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) to stabilize the border. ALIMA is integrated into this through standard civil-military coordination, applying a strict mandate neutrality;
Community Acceptance Approach (Do No Harm): To neutralize the risk of tension linked to the perception of aid exclusively for refugees, traditional and customary authorities guarantee the acceptance of the project.
However, close security monitoring is necessary, without excluding the risk of the Sudanese conflict intensifying with a massive influx of refugees and a strong military presence in the area.
Project resources:
Budget: GBP 470,000
HR Expatriates planned 03: One Project Coordinator/MedRef; 01 RLP and 01 RAP.
National HR (24 staff under Alerte Santé contract and 38 staff awarded MoH and/or HD + RéCO contract)
MISSION LOCATION: BAHAI / CHAD
PROTECTION OF BENEFICIARIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Level 3: As part of their duties, the incumbent will be required to visit programs and be in contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, a criminal record check or a certificate of good conduct will be required. In situations where it is impossible to provide a criminal record check or a certificate of good conduct, a sworn statement will be requested.
FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINKS
- He/She reports to the head of mission based in coordination.
- He/She supervises the project’s management team (for example, the Medical Referent).
Activity Manager, Administration Manager, Manager
Logistics and the Head of Nursing) as well as the national teams in
Collaboration with technical contacts at the project level.
- He/She collaborates with the coordination team (medical, logistical and financial and human resources) and with partners.
MISSION AND MAIN ACTIVITIES
JOB TYPE
Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, the project coordinator is responsible for the implementation
implementation of the Country Action Plan in its area of intervention, in line with the strategic plan and ALIMA’s mandate.
Priority
Coordinate the project’s opening activities;
To ensure security monitoring by providing a better understanding and analysis of security incidents in the area;
Strengthen coordination with health authorities and other partners (at the cluster level);
Strengthen visibility in the area and ensure ALIMA/AS representation;
Working in collaboration with country coordination, health authorities and donors to capture more funding in this area as well as opportunities for expansion.
More specifically,
- He/She is responsible for implementing the project and contributing to the results
set for the project based on the evolving humanitarian situation and needs in the area
intervention and based on the pre-established medical-operational objectives in collaboration with the
coordination, in compliance with humanitarian principles and ALIMA’s mandate.
- He/She is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper execution of the project in collaboration with the operational team and with the technical support of the Mission coordination team.
- He/she participates in the design and implementation of ancillary studies in his/her area of responsibility.
- He/She is responsible for the safety of his/her teams throughout his/her area of operation.
- He/She is responsible for supervising teams, monitoring programmatic indicators and donor contractual indicators and monitoring project expenditures – with the support of the coordination, and for communicating with governmental and non-governmental actors in relation to the project.
The CP, first and foremost, must:
● act in accordance with ALIMA’s mandate, humanitarian principles and the principle of “do no harm /
“Do no harm.”
● Respect the operational strategy defined with the other coordinators (collaborate with the
other humanitarian, international and governmental actors present in the area
Intervention
1. Definition and strategic planning
● Analysis of the context (environment, stakeholders, security, access negotiations, etc.) and the issues
Humanitarians.
● Identifies and analyzes medical and humanitarian needs in collaboration with the Referent
Medical, in order to propose a relevant operational strategy for the intervention area, in
link with ALIMA’s mandate, humanitarian principles and the principle of “do no harm”
harm”.
● Proposes an operational setup and relevant planning (timeline, budget, plan)
supply…) depending on the operational strategy defined with the others
coordinators (head of mission, medical coordinator, logistics coordinator, coordinator)
financial and HR coordinator).
● Evaluates risks and constraints, and proposes adaptations to the strategy and action plan in
in the event of new, unforeseen elements after consultation with the country coordination (head of
mission medical coordinator, logistics coordinator, financial coordinator and coordinator
HR) and other humanitarian, international and governmental actors present in the
intervention area
2. Implementation of programs
A. Project Management and Monitoring
Applies project management tools made available by the project manager.
● Monitors compliance with the established schedule and objectives.
● Evaluates the project objectives and their implementation (financial, human,
logistics…) through the preparation of regular, concise and relevant reports for the
coordination (SITREP)
● Monitors each department present in its database and ensures proper implementation
activities are carried out according to the objectives set.
● Ensures effective communication within their team and a smooth flow of
information (operational objectives, tools, timeline, context…).
● Organizes, leads, and documents coordination meetings with their team, according to the
frequency defined with country coordination (weekly or daily in case
emergency intervention)
● Organizes the project’s memory by keeping a written record of its evolution.
B. Monitoring the implementation of the research project
● Ensure the monitoring of activities at the study sites, and that the conditions for welcoming the subjects are suitable and
good working conditions for the staff involved in the study.
● Ensure the medical team’s ownership and follow-up of activities: support for
MoH teams, application of the protocol, adherence to procedures.
● Ensure the proper implementation of community mobilization and dynamics on the
study sites.
● Ensure adherence to the overall study schedule.
● Ensure the availability of treatments and inputs necessary for the implementation of
the study.
● Ensure communication with the various study partners at the local and national level.
● Ensure that research and operational activities are organized in a way that is appropriate for the timeframe of the work.
in order to ensure their respective smooth progress.
● Ensure the pooling of material, medical, and human resources
deployed on projects for the proper execution of activities.
C. Representation
● Participates in coordination meetings in their area of intervention (sub-cluster meetings, etc.)
(in response…).
● Collaborates with humanitarian and medical actors to ensure good
coordination of activities and teams in the intervention area and pooling of resources
means.
● After validation by the head of mission, it may be requested to
to deliver advocacy messages to stakeholders and/or local authorities.
● Maintains close relations and regular exchanges with administrative authorities
and health and safety protocols for the proper execution of the project (signing and compliance with the MoUs, negotiation)
resources allocated to activities, joint implementation of activities…).
● With the support of the country coordination (head of mission and/or medical coordinator), organizes
visits from technical and financial partners in its area of intervention.
D. Management of material and financial resources
● Controls the budget of its base and empowers each department to control its own
budget lines
● Supervises and validates the proper use of the resources made available by ALIMA for the
implementation of the project, of all orders (medical and logistical) and of project purchases.
● Verify that the monthly monitoring of the project’s expenditure and commitment status is carried out
and participates in the analysis of financial data with the administrative manager of his base
● Ensures compliance with standards in the administrative management of the project.
● Ensures that the monthly monitoring of the project’s logistics status is carried out and contributes to
data analysis with the RLP of the project(s) in its intervention area (monitoring of
stocks, equipment, vehicle fleet, communication…).
● Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the supply plan in collaboration with the RLP.
3. Data analysis and reporting
● In collaboration with the project medical team and the coordination team (head of mission and
(medical coordinator, OPTIMA technical expert), he/she proposes indicators
SMART and relevant programmatic criteria to evaluate, monitor and ensure project quality according to
ALIMA protocols and international standards (SPHERE, WHO…).
● Ensures the implementation of a system for collecting and analyzing medical data and
epidemiological surveillance (with the support and validation of the coordinator)
medical.e) and its evolution according to needs.
● Consolidates reports from all departments and analyzes the data for sharing with the
coordination according to the mission schedule (SITREP).
● Contributes to the writing of current and future projects within their area of intervention, as well as to reporting
internal and operational aspects of all projects in the same area.
4. Team leadership and management
● Individually monitors each member of the team for whom he/she has direct responsibility:
supervision, coaching, support, advice and evaluation.
● Identifies training opportunities for its teams.
● Develops the POPs (performance objectives plans) for team members under his/her supervision.
direct responsibility in collaboration with their technical advisor(s) and ensures that they
guarantee the POPs for their teams.
● Conducts end-of-mission evaluations of team members in collaboration with their supervisors.
technical expert(s) and sharing with the head of mission and the administration
● Prevents and resolves conflicts within their team in collaboration with management and
tools made available to him.
● Ensures that the constraints related to safety and health are understood by everyone.
● Plans and leads working meetings with the team and partners: progress of
projects, security, team meetings, ensures that reports are shared
● Transmits information and instructions from coordination and/or headquarters to the teams
ALIMA.
● Plans staff replacements for his/her project.
● Participates in the formation of teams.
● Responsible for welcoming and briefing new expatriate arrivals Alima.
● Define job profiles and performance objective plans for team members
● Conduct team performance reviews using a career path approach
● Facilitate training activities aimed at developing/strengthening skills
teams on HR and cross-functional topics.
● Propose and support job development in accordance with ALIMA policies
● Propose and anticipate detachments
● Promote staff mobility (internal and external) within the framework of current policies
● Identify the skills that team members need to acquire to master their
positions and organize training to strengthen them
● Organize and lead team meetings
5. Security Analysis and Management
● Responsible for the safety of ALIMA employees and partners on projects within their area
intervention
● Evaluates the risks and threats related to the implementation of activities.
● Establishes security rules for its area of intervention, subject to validation by the country coordination team,
disseminates them to staff and ensures their compliance by all project teams.
● Identifies and develops a network to ensure team security and access to
vulnerable populations targeted by the project. This may involve direct negotiation or
indirect with armed groups and humanitarian actors (UN for example) present in the
intervention area.
● Collects, centralizes and analyzes information related to the security context and shares it with the
mission leader to facilitate decision-making
● Informs the country coordination of individual or collective behaviors that contradict
adheres to safety regulations and, if necessary, participates in disciplinary processes.
● Informs the country coordination of any security incident or threat that may have an impact on
the safety of ALIMA’s staff and/or property
● Ensures, with the project’s administrative manager, the security of the cash and the updating of the
cash management guide.
● Ensures compliance with and application of the ALIMA procedure in the event of a major incident.
6. Development of IT tools
● Encourages the use of the drive for information sharing and archiving
● Provides ALIMA employees with the means to train in the use of these tools
7. Implementation of preventive measures against abuse of power, gender-based violence and
sexual:
● Ensures that their team, partners, and community members are aware of the
ALIMA’s policy and access to information (complaints escalation mechanism, focal
point…).
● Facilitates the organization of training sessions and awareness sessions
● Applies standards relating to the prevention of abuse of power, gender-based violence and
sexual.
● Ensures that members of his team and those of partners involved in the project
(Ministry of Health, national partners…) follow the training sessions and sessions
raising awareness and applying the rules for preventing abuse.
● Contributes to creating and maintaining a fulfilling and protective environment for their team,
community members and partners involved in the project.
Experiences and Skills
Doctor by training
- Prior experience in an equivalent position within an international NGO.
- Prior experience in degraded security environments and emergency contexts.
- A medical or paramedical qualification or experience in medical project management is an asset
- Prior experience in managing multicultural teams.
SKILLS
- Listening skills and empathy.
- Easy communication.
- Ability to analyze context, understanding of medical and humanitarian issues.
- Team leadership and motivation.
- Ability to identify and anticipate problems and risks.
- Problem-solving oriented mindset.
- Organization of roles and delegation of tasks within a team.
- Ability to set priorities.
- Establishing networks of contacts and the ability to maintain a neutral stance towards opposing actors within the context of the same armed conflict.
- Autonomy.
- Sense of responsibility.
- Ability to take initiative and make decisions.
- Good stress management.
- Flexibility.
- Proficiency in computer tools (G Suite and Office suite).
LANGUAGES
- Fluency in spoken and written French is essential.
- Proficiency in a local language is an asset
Terms
- Duration and type of contract: Fixed-term contract under French law of 6 to 12 months renewable.
- Start date: ASAP
- Salary: According to ALIMA salary scale + recognition of experience + per diem
- ALIMA takes care of:
- Travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the mission location
- Accommodation costs
- Medical coverage from the first day of the contract until one month after the departure date from the country of
- Mission for the employee and their beneficiaries
- Evacuation for the employee and their dependents
Documents to send
- To apply, please send your CV and cover letter online before 26/10/2026
- Applications are processed in the order they are received. ALIMA reserves the right to close the application process before the initially indicated deadline if a candidate is successful. Only complete applications (CV in PDF format + Cover Letter) will be considered.
- Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
How to apply
https://alliance.alima.ngo/jobs/coordinateur-rice-projet-bahai-tchad-hf-536