Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organizations working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 9 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.

The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine.

CUAMM’s action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research.

CUAMM's international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference.

Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects 'with Africa'.

Start date: October 2026

Job position: Project Manager

Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Duration: 12 months

The Project Manager will be responsible of the project “Riabilitare per Crescere: intervento integrato per l'identificazione precoce e il trattamento delle disabilità ortopediche infantili in Burkina Faso” funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented in collaboration with a lead partner and other Italian and national partners.

In this role, the PM will ensure an excellent level of implementation, management, and coordination of project activities, in compliance with local laws, internal NGO procedures, and donor regulations, in order to achieve set objectives and results, respecting the available resources and defined timelines

• Elaborating periodic work plans in collaboration with the project team, and scheduling activities to achieve the expected objectives within the defined timeframe.
• Constantly monitoring project activities and expenses
• Preparing periodic reports requested by AICS, ensuring the drafting of narrative reports and collaborating with the project administrator on financial reporting.
• Organising and supervising data collection, implementing the M&E Plan, ensuring the constant availability of updated project data, and providing the necessary means of verification to track project results.
• Planning the training activities outlined in the project and supervising the team involved in their implementation.
• Coordinating necessary purchases of goods and services, including drafting and managing the project Procurement Plan in accordance with the guidelines of both the NGO and the donor.
• Recruiting and evaluating project staff, ensuring proper team management and periodic performance reviews.
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with local authorities, partners, and healthcare/non-healthcare stakeholders through regular meetings to ensure institutional alignment.
• Ensuring constant coordination with partners, local authorities and stakeholders, maintaining regular and collaborative relationships and promoting regular coordination meetings to favour institutional alignment and coherence.

• University Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Project Management or related fields
• Previous experience in development and cooperation or related field
• Previous experience in managing and coordinating cooperation projects in fragile or low income countries; previous experience in managing projects funded by AICS or managing health projects will be considered a strong asset
• Good knowledge of French and Italian
• Dynamism and flexibility

TERMS OF CONTRACT

Type of contract: collaboration contract

Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the position, with possible increase based on professional experience)

Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work

Flight ticket: one return flight

Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs

Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for the entry visa to the country of service, any professional registration, work and residence permits

Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it can be individual or shared, depending on the logistical situation, the availability at the workplace and the available budget.

Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker

The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.