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 : Project Manager
Code : SR-38-10313
Country: Republic of the Congo
Duty station : Bukavu
Date of appointment : 01/12/2026
Contract duration : 12 months (until 14/10/2027)
Under the supervision of: Program Coordinator
Supervision of: Project personnel
Place of assignment: without family
General context of the project
The humanitarian situation in the DRC remains complex and has deteriorated overall in recent years, characterized by multiple overlapping crises, particularly in the eastern provinces, which face endemic violence and armed conflict. This insecurity has led to massive and repeated displacements. The impact of violence on civilians is immense, with regular violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, including targeted attacks against civilians and a high prevalence of gender-based violence.
INTERSOS has been present in the DRC since 2010 and currently works in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu through protection, health, WASH, and food security programs in partnership with UN agencies and with funding from ECHO, AICS, SV, and other donors.
This project, funded by the DRC Humanitarian Fund to the tune of USD 960,000, aims to strengthen the security and well-being of populations affected by crises in South Kivu across 40 health areas. It relies on supporting community initiatives, particularly women’s associations, to facilitate safe, confidential, and equitable access to appropriate protection services.
General objective of the position
The project manager ensures consistent communication between the various support services to guarantee timely support for the project team.
The project manager is responsible for the overall grant/project budget and closely oversees/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 high-quality reports on project activities, including findings regarding impact and changes in beneficiaries achieved through the project, in accordance 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 – 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 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 budget line allocations
- Verify the accounting entries in the INTERSOS accounting spreadsheets (JOURNAL): check the allocations of budget lines, the status of budget expenditures against actual delivery, and the financial plan for the remaining project implementation period.
- 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 channels.
- 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, or a related field
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 implementing protection programs, experience in protection monitoring will be an asset and child protection.
- 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 strategic program development skills
LANGUAGES
- Working language of the core mission
- Multilingual knowledge is desirable
Personal requirements
- Ability to ensure fast and high-quality delivery in a stressful environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and respect hierarchy
- Strong interpersonal skills: communication, diplomacy
- Leadership, management and people development
- Organization and problem-solving
- Commitment to INTERSOS’s principles
General terms and conditions and benefits:
- Salary range: €10 – €3,362 – €3,792 monthly gross
- Compensation : The monthly salary for each position is determined in accordance with INTERSOS’s international standard salary scale and job classification system, taking into account the selected candidate’s experience. It will be communicated during the interview with Human Resources, or in any case, during the first stage of the selection process.
- Hébergement : Shared Guesthouse
- R&R: INTERSOS staff required to work for extended periods in duty stations subject to hazardous, stressful, and difficult conditions are entitled to a regular and mandatory period of rest and recovery (R&R). This measure aims to protect their health and well-being and ensure optimal work performance upon returning to their duties, while preserving the Organization’s operational capacity. R&R benefits are not financial compensation for the degree of hardship and insecurity of a duty station. Eligibility: Staff members recruited as international field staff whose contract specifies an R&R duty station as their primary duty station and whose contract duration is four calendar months or more. R&R: This consists of seven days of psychophysical recovery every eight, ten, or twelve weeks, depending on the duty station. An allowance of €1,000 is provided.
- Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
- Medical insurance: Accident and death insurance; civil liability insurance; reimbursement of vaccines, medical certificate and PCR test for deployment; psychosocial support on request for the humanitarian worker.
- Transportation: Round-trip flights for humanitarian workers. For any mission lasting at least 9 months, an additional air ticket to the country of residence and the return to the mission location is provided by the Organization for the humanitarian worker.
- Visa: INTERSOS covers the costs and assistance for obtaining the visa for the humanitarian worker.
- Integration training: Online orientation course: each new staff member receives pre-departure preparatory training, adequate to provide the necessary information relating to the structure of INTERSOS and the main decision-making processes and working tools, in order to facilitate their integration into the Organization.
- Note 1: INTERSOS has a Learning & Development Policy that includes opportunities to receive and participate in internal and external training. Priority will be given to staff who have worked for INTERSOS for more than two years.
- Note 2: The classification of duty stations with escort, R&R and without escort is subject to criteria of safety, access to health and education services, and is not negotiable.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by following the link below:
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 a CV in PDF format . With this platform, candidates can track the status of their applications with INTERSOS.
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.