ECHO Project Manager At INTERSOS

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INTERSOS is a non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization whose objective is to assist victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. INTERSOS bases its work on the values ​​of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people, respect for diversity, coexistence, and attention to the most vulnerable social groups.

Terms of reference

Job Title: ECHO Project Manager

Code: SR-31-10090

Country : Chad

Duty station: Iriba – Eastern Chad

Date of appointment: 09/02/2026

Contract duration: 6 months, renewable

Under the supervision of: Program Manager (in their absence, report to the program coordinator)

Dependents: Project staff

Place of assignment : No family

General context of the project

INTERSOS has been present in Chad since 2004 with projects in the sectors of food security, protection, health and nutrition, and also WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) for the benefit of internally displaced persons in the Lake Chad region and Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. After a break in activities in 2016, INTERSOS resumed its work in 2017. The areas on which INTERSOS Chad focuses its interventions are primarily the following: Protection through strengthening an environment conducive to the promotion and protection of human rights, and more specifically those of children and women, through the establishment of Child-Friendly Spaces, the management of gender-based violence cases, the restoration of social cohesion, community rehabilitation, as well as access to water, hygiene and sanitation, food security, and health/nutrition.

General objective of the position

The project manager ensures constant engagement between the various support services in order to provide rapid support to the project team.

The project manager is responsible for the budget for the entire grant/project budget and closely supervises/monitors financial planning, cash flow planning and budget utilization/monitoring of the depletion rate.

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 tight logical framework and monitoring of the work plan.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Main responsibilities

  • Ensure the planning, implementation, and monitoring/evaluation of objectives as outlined in the project description. Report any significant deviations from the program implementation plan and estimated expenditures; alert relevant staff.
  • Ensure effective financial management as the main holder of the project budget, in accordance with the INTERSOS model and donor regulations.
  • Team and human resources management (staff and volunteers).
  • Provide quality reports on project activities, including findings in terms of impact and changes at beneficiary level achieved by the project, reports that are compliant and consistent with INTERSOS and donor requirements, in collaboration with the Headquarters Grants Unit.
  • Develop a clear understanding of the INTERSOS program and country strategy within the project team, and also ensure that the team provides timely input and feedback on strategic issues.
  • Supporting the program coordinator in the development of programs or projects.
  • Ensure that program delivery meets INTERSOS and donor minimum technical standards, and seek advice and tools from the technical section and the MEAL department.
  • To ensure a clear overview of actors and services in the intervention area, enabling the development and implementation of partnerships and guidance pathways.
  • Administrative and office support activities (agreements, amendments, signed reports, communications, etc.), ensuring that the documentation cycle is up to date and that the requirements of all departments are harmonized and addressed.

Detailed Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Ensure the full and timely implementation of the approved project proposal, proactively respecting reporting deadlines.
  • Project launch and presentation/sharing of the project with the teams.
  • Review and prepare a detailed activity plan with the team.
  • Verification of beneficiary targeting.

Financial management and procurement

  • Prepare, monitor and implement the financial and supply plan.
  • Prepare the financial plan.
  • Approval of all purchases/contracts and allocations of budget lines.
  • Check the accounting entries in the INTERSOS accounting spreadsheets (JOURNAL): verify the allocations of budget lines, the status of budget expenditures in relation to actual delivery and the financial plan for the remaining implementation period of the project.
  • Ensure that for all purchases/contracts of goods/services/supplies, the correct INTERSOS procurement guidelines are applied and properly documented, in coordination with the finance and logistics departments.
  • Review the list of expenses before finalizing the interim and final financial reports.
  • Assumes final responsibility for verifying the completeness and accuracy of all supporting documentation.

Personnel management

  • Agree on and establish clear reporting and communication guidelines.
  • Recruiting the team, liaising with the HR department to ensure HR files are up-to-date.
  • Ongoing coaching of field teams to work on the quality of delivery.
  • Manages and evaluates the performance of project staff.
  • Organize weekly and monthly meetings with the team to review the plan and discuss key concerns to focus on for the coming period.
  • Continuous/rapid verification of the quality of data collected and received from field staff.
  • Ensure that teams respect INTERSOS’ mission rules and guidelines and adhere to INTERSOS’ code of conduct and values ​​charter.

Monitoring and evaluation

  • Ensure the monitoring and verification of beneficiary targeting.
  • By applying a results-based management approach, monitor project results, in addition to outputs and activities, including changes at the household and community levels achieved within the project.
  • Conduct (if security conditions permit) field visits to provide technical advice and supervision to the team and to monitor the progress and quality of the various project activities.

Reports

  • Ensure quality reporting on achievements through brief daily briefings, monthly and weekly planning presented in relation to weekly and monthly performance reports containing clear quantitative and qualitative information related to activities.
  • Obtain regular team reports and compile, review and analyze the reports on a monthly basis which will be reflected in the INTERSOS project evaluation tool.
  • Prepare ad hoc progress reports for donors and interim and final project reports as required by officials; Prepare timely and qualitatively interim and final narrative reports for the donor, reviewing achievements against results and outputs, and clearly reflecting lessons learned in recommendations for future programs.
  • Assumes final responsibility for all supporting documents (verification methods) and general project documents.
  • Regularly provides communication materials (including photos) on the project for use by INTERSOS’s communication department at various points of sale.

Coordination and representation

  • Assist the program coordinator and technical coordinators in attending group meetings and ensure that highlights and information relevant to the intervention area are reported in a timely manner.
  • Participate in regular meetings with donor representatives and facilitate field visits by donor missions (when security conditions permit), in coordination with the program coordinator.
  • Ensure the systematic sharing of information and updates with the program coordinator
  • To perform any other related tasks that may be assigned to him/her.

Required profile

Education

  • University degree at business level in social sciences, political science, international relations, humanitarian aid and a related discipline.

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in managing humanitarian projects/programs, including financial management and logistical responsibilities.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in the implementation of multi-sectoral humanitarian programs and in the analysis of the security context.
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts, as well as in compliance and reporting to funders.
  • Experience in complex emergency situations.

Professional requirements

  • Strong representation and negotiation skills.
  • Skills in administration, finance and budget management.
  • Essential computer skills (Word, Excel and Internet).
  • Analytical thinking, analytical skills and skills in developing strategic programs.

LANGUAGES

  • The working language of the mission (French) is essential.
  • Multilingual knowledge (English, Arabic) is desirable.

Personal requirements

  • Ability to ensure fast and high-quality delivery in a stressful environment.
  • Ability to respect deadlines and hierarchy.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: communication, diplomacy.
  • Leadership, management and people development.
  • Organization and problem-solving.
  • Commitment to the principles of INTERSOS.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply by following the link below:

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Please note that our application process consists of three very quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, and nationality), log in , and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format . Candidates can track their application history with INTERSOS through this platform.

Please also include the name, position, and contact details of at least three references: two line supervisors and one HR contact. Family members should be excluded.

Only candidates selected for the first interview will be contacted.