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WHO ARE WE?
ALIMA is an alliance between doctors, local NGOs, and researchers, based on co-construction. Our ambition: to transform humanitarian medicine through research and innovation, to enhance the effectiveness of our actions and better protect populations in the face of today’s and tomorrow’s health crises.
In 2026, we continue our development in West and Central Africa, East Africa, and Haiti. The role of Project Coordinator is at the heart of this mission: they ensure the connection between teams, partners, funders, and the communities we support.
YOUR MISSION
As the Project Coordinator for ALIMA, you are responsible for developing and implementing the medical operational strategy in your geographical area, under the supervision of the Head of Mission.
Your main responsibilities:
Ensure the quality of ALIMA’s operational interventions within the framework of the project.
Define the priorities and objectives of the project, and develop an action plan: analysis of health data and humanitarian needs, assessment of the context, risks, and the human and financial resources required.
Coordinate the execution of the project in close collaboration with the medical coordinator and the head of mission, in order to achieve the set objectives and improve the health status of the targeted population.
Ensure compliance with the expenditure commitment procedures of ALIMA and the donors.
Ensure the role of interface between the coordination and the field team, and represent ALIMA to local stakeholders.
Carry, advocate for, and disseminate ALIMA’s operational principles in the field.
Supervise and lead the field team, encouraging their active participation in the project’s dynamics.
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor’s degree (3 years minimum) or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in humanitarian action in positions of responsibility, with significant experience in ALIMA’s areas of intervention.
Adherence to the principles of the ALIMA charter and its abuse prevention policy.
You are committed, diplomatic, determined, patient, innovative, and capable of leading teams in a complex and changing environment.
Desired skills:
Humanitarian framework, societal impact, and accountability
Project Coordination and Management
Management, leadership, and team management
Planning, organization, and strategic vision
Management of financial and material resources
Negotiation, diplomacy, and partnership creation
Interpersonal communication and report writing
Stress management, agility, and adaptability
Security and collaborative tools
Languages: French (required), English, Arabic (assets)
Technical skills related to the field of intervention (nutrition, research, etc)
Conditions
Contract: 6 months renewable
Start date: According to needs, between 2026 and 2027
Compensation: According to ALIMA salary scale + experience valuation + per diem
ALIMA takes care of:
Travel expenses between your country of origin and the mission location.
Accommodation in the host country
Medical coverage for you and your family (from the first day of the contract until one month after the end of the mission), including insurance, evacuation, and repatriation
A daily per diem
A 10-day break every 3 months, with full coverage of transportation costs to your place of residence
How to apply
Fill out your application form online before April 26, 2026.
Your file must include:
The answers to all the questions on the form, illustrated with precise and concise examples
Your resume, cover letter, and any additional documents in PDF format
Attention: An incomplete file or one without PDF attachments cannot be processed by the platform
Selection process steps:
A phone interview with our recruitment team to clarify and confirm certain elements of your application.
An interview with our operational teams to assess the alignment between your profile and the job requirements.
If selected, you will be integrated into our pool of Project Coordinators, with deployment based on needs and your availability in one of ALIMA’s intervention countries in 2026.
Application link: https://alliance.alima.ngo/jobs/alima-is-recruiting-its-future-project-coordinators-m-f-169?utm_campaign=Job+Campaign&utm_medium=Website&utm_source=Reliefweb