Country: Ivory Coast
Lieu: Abidjan
Departure: 15/04/2026
Duration: 12 months
Contract type : Local contract
Contact person : Regional Program Coordinator
Description of the context and the project: VIS – Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (International Volunteering for Development) is a non-governmental organization active since 1986 in the fields of development cooperation and global citizenship education. Inspired by the charism of Don Bosco, it works in more than 30 countries through development and emergency response projects, in partnership with the Salesian network, civil society, and public institutions.
In Côte d’Ivoire, VIS will open a new permanent office in Abidjan in 2025, promoting initiatives to foster local development and create economic opportunities for young people, with a focus on vocational training, job placement, and support for self-employment. Particular attention will be paid to vulnerable youth, including girls, migrants, returning migrants, and people with disabilities.
The project “CASA Cooperazione al Servizio dell’Apprendimento in Costa d’Avorio” (in English: CASA Cooperation in the Service of Learning in Ivory Coast), lasting 36 months and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), is part of this strategy and aims to improve the Ivorian education system in order to offer all children and adolescents quality, equitable and inclusive education and training, capable of generating opportunities for social inclusion and well-being, in line with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (targets 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 4.7, 4.a, 4.c) and 8 (target 8.5). The project aims to create an educational alliance between the different local communities and the 20 schools in the municipalities of Treichville, Cocody, Anyama and Koumassi (Abidjan), in order to promote a school model that defines education as learning, that works on transversal skills and that embraces digital transformation by focusing on gender issues, disability and special educational needs, and that offers the most vulnerable young people concrete opportunities for academic, social and professional growth based on equality and equity, in accordance with the Ivorian government’s Education/Training Sector Plan 2016-2025 .
The project partnership comprises FADV (lead CSO) and VIS (Italian CSO) in ATS, Salesians of Don Bosco, REMAR-CI, the NGO Femmes de Valeurs, RESAFEL, and the Practical School of the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce (EPCCI). It also benefits from a partnership with the Ivorian Ministry of Women, Family and Children (MFFE) and the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce (CCI)*. The intervention lasts 36 months and reaches a total of 11,730 direct beneficiaries.
Main responsibilities and objectives:
As the Project Manager in the Abidjan office, he/she contributes to the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project activities. The position is based in Abidjan and involves constant collaboration with the local team, particularly the project accountant, and the regional team (West Africa).
Project coordination and management
- Ensure the implementation of the project in accordance with the objectives, expected results, timeline and approved budget.
- Coordinate operational activities in collaboration with the project team, local partners and external consultants.
- Ensure compliance with the organization’s internal procedures and the landlord’s rules.
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Ensure the technical and financial monitoring of the project’s activities and indicators.
- Prepare monthly narrative and financial reports for headquarters and the lender.
- Collect, analyze and capitalize on the project’s data, results and best practices.
Financial management
- Monitor the execution of the project budget in collaboration with the administrative and financial department.
- Validate project expenses and ensure proper management and archiving of accounting documentation.
- Contribute to financial planning and any potential budget revisions.
Institutional relations and partnerships
- Maintain relationships with local authorities, implementing partners, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
- Represent the project within consultation frameworks and sectoral networks.
- Supporting the capacity building of local partners.
Visibility and communication
- Ensure compliance with the visibility guidelines of the landlord and the organization.
- Contribute to the production of communication materials and to the capitalization of activities.
- Collaborate with the communications department to disseminate the project results.
Support for project formulation
- Contribute to the identification of new funding opportunities.
- Participate in drafting project proposals and preparing budgets.
- Provide technical contributions based on field experience.
Requirements:
Knowledge and skills:
- Education : Degree in social sciences, international cooperation, project management or related fields.
- Experience : At least 3 years in project management in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Languages : Excellent command of French; Italian is an asset.
- Technical skills :
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., project cycle, logical framework).
- Experience in financial management and accountability.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Cross-cutting skills :
- Leadership and ability to work in a multicultural team.
- Adaptability and resilience in complex contexts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred requirements:
- Previous experience in Ivory Coast or neighboring countries.
- Knowledge of local regulations and international cooperation mechanisms.
Personal skills and abilities
- Precision, reliability and attention to detail.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and within multicultural teams.
- Motivation to work in the field of international cooperation.
Working conditions
- Work location: Abidjan
- 12-month local contract in accordance with VIS contract policy
- Full-time: 40 hours/week
- Compensation in accordance with VIS’s local salary scale
How to apply
Send an email to selection.senegal@volint.it , specifying in the subject line the job title and the location for which you are applying. Emails without the required information in the subject line will not be considered.
Documents required:
- CV
- Cover letter
- References (at least 2 contacts)
Application deadline: 31/03/2026
Only shortlisted candidates who best match the desired profile will be contacted. The selection process will include written tests and an individual interview .
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The selection process is based on non-discriminatory criteria ; candidates are selected without distinction of ethnic origin, sex, political and sexual orientation, religion, or personal opinions.
VIS applies a zero-tolerance policy to any type of violence, exploitation or abuse towards children, adolescents, young adults and adults and/or other behavior that does not respect human dignity on the part of its staff, partner staff or other staff members associated with the NGO.