Country Program Manager, Burundi (f/h/x)

Job description

Médecins du Monde Belgique is recruiting a Country Program Manager based in Bujumbura to lead its Burundi programme. Reporting to the Great Lakes Regional Director, the manager will guide country strategy and projects, supervise teams, manage budgets and donor compliance, represent the organization with authorities and partners, support resource mobilization, and oversee day-to-day security. The employer offers a 12-month fixed-term contract and states that applications must be submitted by 25 October 2026; it may complete recruitment earlier. Apply through the organization’s official recruitment board.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in public health, project management, international development, political science, protection, or a related field; a medical degree is an advantage. At least eight years with international NGOs or humanitarian agencies, including five years in coordination or management, and at least four years of security-management experience. Experience managing multi-sector programmes, multiple donors, teams and partnerships in fragile settings. Excellent written and spoken French and professional English; Swahili, Kirundi or another Burundi language is an advantage. See the employer’s full French-language posting for all criteria.

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