For more than 40 years, Action Education (formerly Aide et Action), an international development association through education, has ensured access to quality education for the most vulnerable and marginalized populations, particularly children, girls and women, so that everyone can take control of their own development and contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable world.
By basing our intervention on the values of dignity, inclusion and integrity, as well as on the principles of action of transparency, accountability and solidarity, and thanks to the support of our 51,500 donors, we are currently carrying out more than 80 projects in 15 countries (in Africa, Asia and Europe) for nearly 1.5 million children, young people and adults.
In recent years, the organization has undergone major structural changes, both in its operational management and its governance. The foundations for this significant transformation have now been laid, and its practical implementation is underway through the development of its strategy for the period 2025-2029. It is within this context of promising prospects and dynamism that Action Education is recruiting its future Project Manager for Senegal.
1. Missions
● Project cycle management
● Conduct field diagnostics and needs analyses.
● Develop concept notes, logical frameworks, activity plans and budgets.
● Ensure the operational implementation of the project according to the objectives and indicators.
● Ensure compliance with deadlines, budget and contractual commitments.
● Plan and monitor activities using management tools (timeline, purchase plans, monitoring plans, etc.).
2. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
● Define and implement performance indicators.
● Ensure the collection, quality and analysis of field data.
● Produce progress reports and capitalizations.
● Contribute to the organization of internal or external evaluations.
3. Administrative and financial management
● Monitor budget execution and make necessary adjustments.
● Supervise purchasing procedures in compliance with donor policies (Action Education and AFD, etc.).
● Ensure administrative, financial and documentary compliance.
4. Coordination with partners
● Working with local authorities, communities, local NGOs and institutional partners.
● Ensure project representation at sector and cluster meetings. ● Strengthen partner capacities (training, technical support).
5. Team Management
● Supervise the technical and/or field teams.
● Carry out coaching, task allocation, and performance monitoring.
● Manage basic HR relations (field recruitment, leave, evaluations…).
6. Communication et reporting
● Write narrative reports for donors and internal NGO reports.
● Prepare information notes, success stories, presentations, technical sheets.
● Ensure the visibility of the project (according to donor requirements).
7. Risk Management and Quality
● Identify and analyze operational, security, and financial risks.
● Ensure compliance with quality, safety and protection standards.
8. Capitalization and sustainability
● Document lessons learned, best practices, innovations.
● Promote approaches that foster sustainability and community ownership.
● Contribute to the preparation of new proposals or project phases.
Main responsibilities
1. Project planning and design
● Analyze the needs of the context and define the objectives of the project.
● Develop work plans, schedules, budgets and monitoring tools.
● Contribute to the formulation or revision of project proposals.
2. Operational implementation
● Organize, coordinate and supervise field activities.
● Ensure compliance with the logical framework, deadlines and budget.
● Ensure compliance with technical and humanitarian standards.
3. Monitoring, evaluation and quality
● Define and monitor performance indicators.
● Collect, analyze and interpret field data.
● Produce progress reports, propose adjustments.
● Contribute to internal/external evaluations.
4. Administrative and financial management
● Monitor budget execution and anticipate discrepancies.
● Ensure compliance with internal procedures and donor requirements.
● Validate expenses, purchases and contracts related to the project.
5. Team Management
● Supervise and support project teams (field or technical).
● Plan and distribute tasks, supervise the quality of work.
● Contribute to the recruitment, training and evaluation of staff.
6. Coordination and representation
● Ensure coordination with local authorities, partner NGOs, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
● Participate in sector meetings, clusters or working groups.
● Facilitate internal communication between headquarters and field.
7. Communication et reporting
● Write narrative reports for donors and internal reports.
● Prepare notes, presentations and communication materials.
● Ensure good visibility of the project in accordance with the rules of the donors.
8. Risk Management and Security
● Identify operational, security or financial risks.
● Implement mitigation measures and ensure compliance with security protocols.
9. Sustainability and capitalization
● Document good practices and lessons learned.
● Propose improvements and innovations to strengthen the impact.
● Prepare the elements for new funding proposals or project expansion.
How to apply
Duration: Fixed-term contract (Project duration)
● Start date: January 12, 2026
● Location: Local post based in Dakar (Senegal)
Send us your cover letter, CV and diplomas, specifying your salary expectations, to: coordination.senegal@action-education.org and indicating the reference SEN – ACTE II 012026