Project Manager for the Intersectional MSF Hazardous Waste Project at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Tasks & Responsibilities

Human resource management

• Recruit, induct, and manage the field-based Watsan (Water, Hygiene, Sanitation) Manager to work on the project.
• Functionally manage the field-based teams assigned to the project from all participating MSF sections.
• Motivate, build capacity, and evaluate his/her team.
• Demonstrate project leadership with all stakeholders.

Project management

• Coordinate the project steering committee meetings, keeping the steering committee informed of project advancement and evolution.
• Perform all necessary reporting to the TIC Secretariat and keep project documents updated.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national authorities, export partners, and MSF leadership to ensure project alignment and compliance.
•  Independently manage the budget for the TIC project (totaling over $400k) with regular follow-up and reporting.

Implementing Phase 0 – Remote Feasibility & Strategic Planning

•  Assess feasibility of alternative implementation countries (Plan B: Chad, DRC, CAR).
• Conduct remote situational analysis for South Sudan (Plan A remains priority).
• Coordinate with supply and technical referents to define waste reduction strategies.
• Collect and analyze hazardous waste inventories across MSF projects together with the teams based in the field.
• Define field-level responsibilities and draft SOPs.
• Initiate discussions with exporters; evaluate transport routes and destinations.
• Update project documentation and define Phase 1 roadmap.
• Maintain regular communication with the Steering Committee and TIC Secretariat.

Implementation Phase 1 – Field Feasibility & Operational Setup

• Finalize stakeholder mapping and governance structure.
• Update and finalize the waste inventory at field level.
• Identify and engage with relevant authorities and export partners.
• Ensure the establishment of interim storage and transport logistics.
• Develop detailed budget and operational plan for Phase 2.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Public Health, Environmental Engineering,  or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in project management, including innovation or governance projects.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in low-resource or  insecure environments.
•  Experience with MSF or similar humanitarian organizations is a plus.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste management, logistics, or environmental health is a plus.

Competencies 

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage uncertainty and adapt plans.
• Fluent in English (C1); French is an asset.
• Culturally sensitive, inclusive, and committed to MSF’s humanitarian values