
Project Manager for the Intersectional MSF Hazardous Waste Project at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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