Caritas Schweiz, Caritas Schweiz Ausland
N'Djamena/ Tchad
12 hours ago
Project Manager NexSud and FADECIV, Chad (100%)
- 03 March 2026
- 100%
- N'Djamena/ Tchad
Job summary
Join Caritas Switzerland as a Project Manager in Chad! Opportunity to drive impactful change in local communities.
Tasks
- Lead the NexSud and FADECIV projects to improve community resilience.
- Manage project finances, human resources, and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate with partners to foster collaboration and synergy.
Skills
- Master's degree in relevant fields and five years of international experience.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and coordination capabilities.
- Excellent communication and networking skills.
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Project Manager NexSud and FADECIV, Chad (100%)
The International Cooperation Department of Caritas Switzerland (CACH) has a historic presence in the Sahel, notably in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad. Present in Chad since 1973, CACH has developed a strategy focused on three main themes: income, climate, and migration. Its action is based on a systemic and multi-stakeholder approach, promoting the creation of strong synergies between humanitarian and development actors, the civilian population, the government, local authorities, and the private sector. Currently, CACH employs 80 people, distributed between its main office in N'Djamena, its two regional sub-offices in Ati and Koumra, as well as four operational branches located in Baïbokoum, Goré, Maro, and Moissala.
The NexSud project is a major project, amounting to 20 million euros over 5 years (2023-2028), funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU). It is implemented by a consortium bringing together CACH and the two national NGOs IHDL and APLFT, and is based on mutual capacity strengthening, collaboration on an equal footing, and an adaptive management method. NexSud aims to improve the living conditions and resilience of communities affected by mobility dynamics (refugee, returned, and host populations) in southern Chad. It adopts the triple nexus approach, combining humanitarian, development, and peace actions. Alongside NexSud, CACH is implementing a pilot project, FADECIV , also funded by the AFD to the tune of 1.5 million euros over 18 months (2025-2026), which aims to facilitate the issuance of civil status documents for returned communities in southern Chad.
As part of the implementation of NexSud and FADECIV, CACH is looking for a Project Manager. Female applications are particularly encouraged.
Your tasks
Strategic leadership and administrative, financial, and HR management
- Ensure the achievement of the objectives, results, and expected changes of the NexSud project (planning and coordination, respect of deadlines and budget).
- Ensure the implementation of the project's technical approaches (triple nexus approach, graduation approach).
- Supervise the FADECIV pilot project.
- Ensure the technical, administrative, and financial management of the projects in accordance with CACH procedures and donor requirements (AFD, EU).
- Manage project staff.
- Ensure monitoring, evaluation of the project, and capitalization of learnings.
- Guarantee respect for deadlines and quality of reporting (semi-annual and annual).
Coordination, partnerships, and consortium management of the project
- Support and coordinate the consortium in southern Chad, promoting equitable collaboration among consortium organizations (Koumra office and operational branches).
- Conduct regular visits to consortium organizations.
- Ensure follow-up and good collaboration with external technical experts.
- Ensure project integration and quality collaboration with project participants, the civilian population, and local authorities.
- Coordinate, communicate, and seek synergies with other CACH projects as well as with projects of other consortia and NGOs present in the region.
Donor relations and external representation
- Ensure permanent, transparent, and proactive communication with the NexSud project donors.
- Facilitate occasional project visits by donors.
- Represent the NexSud project in internal and external working groups (e.g., the Cash Working Group).
- Develop and maintain an institutional and strategic network in N'Djamena and elsewhere to contribute to the fundraising activities of the Chad Country Organization and the development of its partnerships.
Institutional communication and organizational development
- Respond to technical, organizational, or administrative questions from the Country Director or their deputy.
- Contribute to the organizational development of CACH and thematic discussions at national (Chad Country Organization), regional (Sahel circle), and global levels.
- Collaborate within a decentralized structure with the Chad Country Organization board, the Sahel circle teams, and the Lucerne office, as well as with other country organizations, if necessary.
- Prepare communication documentation for NexSud and FADECIV.
- Conduct visits and travel as needed and on specific mandate.
Our requirements
Education
Professional experience
Technical and methodological skills
Cross-cutting skills
Languages
- Advanced degree (Bac+5 / Master) in a relevant field: international relations, rural development, food security and markets, migration, or equivalent discipline.
Professional experience
- At least five years of international professional experience in the management and leadership of programs for populations on the move (refugees, displaced, returned), ideally in the Sahel region.
- Proven experience in managing projects funded by AFD and/or the EU; experience in project management and/or fundraising with private or non-traditional donors is an asset.
- Proven experience in personnel management (direct supervision of more than 5 people), managing large budgets (over CHF 5,000,000), and coordinating consortia.
- Mastery of the project cycle (PCM), including fund management in international cooperation.
- Experience in coordinating partner organizations, with an equitable partnership approach.
Technical and methodological skills
- Mastery of the following cross-cutting approaches: human rights-based approach, gender equality, conflict sensitivity, climate change adaptation.
- Mastery of the technical approaches applied in the NexSud project: triple nexus approach, graduation approach.
- Mastery of the following technical skills is an asset: integrated territorial approach, market systems development (MSD).
Cross-cutting skills
- Excellent analytical, strategic, and coordination skills.
- Excellent skills in report writing, representation, networking, and negotiation.
- Strong interpersonal qualities, autonomy, and team spirit.
- Ability to work under pressure and availability to conduct regular project visits.
Languages
- Very good command of French, both written and spoken.
- Command of English and/or a local language is an asset.
The workplace is N'Djamena, Chad, with frequent travel in southern Chad (Logone-Oriental, Mandoul, and Moyen-Chari).
Start date: 01.06.2026
Contract duration: The candidate must be available for the entire remaining duration of the project, until October 31, 2028.
For more information about the position, contact Mr. Mishiki Mamboleo, Country Director, E-Mail: mmamboleo@caritas.ch.
We thank you for your interest and await your application by 12.03.2026 via the online portal. Applications must be submitted only through the Caritas Switzerland portal, accessible at the following address: https://www.caritas.ch/fr/carriere/.
