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

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Project Management&nbsp

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

Project Manager for the Intersectional MSF Hazardous Waste Project

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

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) on msf.or.ke to apply

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