Project Manager ER-NFI-CVA

Effective Date / Initial Contract Details

November 2025, 1-year contract.

Role Summary

The Emergency-NFI-CVA Project Manager plans, develops, closely monitors, evaluates and reports on the emergency response project(s) including the distribution of NFIs and/or CVA assigned to him/her. This includes assessing the needs of the communities to be supported, engaging with other stakeholders, designing and drafting project proposals, initiating and managing the project effectively, and reporting the associated narrative and financial reporting, all within the defined objectives, schedule and budget. This also includes the development and documentation of emergency response, NFI, and CVA processes and procedures. It contributes to good communication and coordination of all the actors involved, including national and regional authorities, local communities, other NGOs and clusters, and provides technical support and even strategic guidance.

Program Overview

Medair has been working in Madagascar since 2002 and is currently carrying out multi-sectoral emergency projects in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Health and Nutrition, Shelter and Disaster Risk Reduction in Madagascar to meet the needs of vulnerable communities, mostly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.

Place and working conditions

Position based in Tana but with numerous and frequent field missions of several weeks or even months, and likely to be relocated closer to our future places of intervention.

Main responsibilities (non-exhaustive)

• Conduct CVA and NFI assessments and identify opportunities and challenges related to their implementation, then implement effective CVA and NFI intervention systems, including the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Have and maintain an overview of the emergency program(s) and modalities of NFI and CVA distribution in Madagascar, to strategically develop new projects at current sites and/or in surrounding regions.

• Actively participate, as a Medair technical representative, in coordination meetings and other technical groups implementing emergency projects and/or NFI and CVA activities in Madagascar, including with the BNGRC***, the Cash Working Group, the Shelter cluster as well as our volunteer networks (scouting associations and others).

• Effectively manage the assigned project(s) to achieve the objectives set within budget and on time, through fine technical design, close and continuous monitoring of the activities implemented by Medair and company technicians through frequent meetings and field visits, regular evaluation of progress based on relevant result and impact indicators, as well as monthly monitoring of the budget and expenses.

• Supervise the team members assigned to him/her, by organizing weekly meetings with them, the definition of their objectives and the annual or biannual evaluation of their performance to identify their possible needs in training/capacity building.

• Provide strong leadership, ensuring that there is positive short- and long-term impact and outcomes for beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and dedicated staff.

• Proactively report regularly on the progress of the ongoing project(s), using defined reporting formats, and in accordance with the expectations and standards of Medair and its donors.

• Develop new project proposals in line with the priorities of the programme strategy, in collaboration, defining clear and relevant objectives and indicators, in collaboration with other members of the sector teams, and as far as possible, with the local communities benefiting from the projects.

• Contribute to the annual update of Medair's Madagascar program strategy.

Essential qualifications, experience and technical skills  

• University degree or higher education in a relevant field, with a specialization or demonstrated interest in at least one of the following areas : NFI or CVA Disaster Risk Reduction.

• At least 2 years of humanitarian work experience in project management.

• Very good level of French, both oral and written; Good level of English, both oral and written.

• Ability to work independently and proactively, make decisions in a changing environment, and adapt to operational priorities.

• Good organizational and writing skills

• Fluency with computer tools with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Desired qualifications, experience and technical skills

• Humanitarian professional experience in the design and implementation of emergency projects and/or CVA and NFI modalities(organization and development of distributions, staff training, knowledge of financial service providers...).

• Experience in coordinating with local authorities, clusters and NGO partners, including during rapid assessments, joint planning or multi-sectoral distributions.

• Working knowledge of data collection toolssuch as ODK, as well as collaborative work tools such as SharePoint and Teams.

• Ability to speak one or more local dialects, or willingness to learn

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability and willingness to represent the organization in a professional and constructive mannerin coordination meetings, with authorities, partners and local communities.

• Excellent service leadership skills and consultative management style

• Team player and good interpersonal skills, willingness to accompany others and develop staff's skills/coaching Communication, facilitation and networking skills

• Strategic thinking, creativity, proactivity, open-mindedness, flexibility, autonomy and good understanding of intercultural issues.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, prioritize them, and delegate as needed.

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Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

• Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with,Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

• Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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