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-38-10249
Pays : Democratic Republic of Congo
Duty station : Goma with frequent missions in Ituri and operational areas
Date of appointment : 03/08/2026
Contract duration : 9 months
Under the supervision of: Program Coordinator
Functional supervision:
Dependents: Project staff
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 is currently working in Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu through protection, health, WASH and food security programs in partnership with UN agencies and with funds donated by ECHO, AICS, SV and other donors.
General objective of the position
The project manager ensures constant engagement between the various support services to ensure 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 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
- University degree at business level in social sciences, political science, international relations, humanitarian aid, or a related field
- 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 security context analysis
- 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
- Experience in GBV protection projects is an asset.
- 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
- Francais
- Multilingual knowledge is desirable
- 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
- Hébergement : Shared Guesthouse
- R&R : 7 days of psycho-physical recovery every 12 weeks + 1000€ allowance.
- Annual leave : 2.5 days per month
- Medical insurance for staff
- Transportation and visa:Â return air tickets. For missions lasting at least 9 months, an additional ticket to the country of residence and back to the mission is also provided.
- Onboarding training : one week of online training before deployment
How to apply
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 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.