Job Description:
About Action Éducation
For over 40 years, Action Éducation (formerly Aide et Action) has been working to ensure access to quality education for the most vulnerable populations: children, youth, women, and marginalized communities.
Thanks to more than 80 projects in 15 countries, the organization contributes to fighting poverty, building resilience, promoting gender equality, and supporting sustainable development.
With the launch of its 2025–2029 strategy, Action Éducation is continuing its transformation and strengthening its efforts in Senegal. It is within this context that the organization is recruiting a Project Manager based in Dakar.
Main Responsibilities
1. Project Cycle Management
- Conduct field assessments and needs analyses.
- Develop concept notes, logical frameworks, and activity plans.
- Ensure the operational implementation of the project according to set objectives.
- Monitor adherence to deadlines, budget, and contractual commitments.
- Plan and track activities (timeline, procurement plans, monitoring plans, etc.).
2. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Define performance indicators.
- Collect and analyze monitoring data.
- Produce progress reports and dashboards.
- Contribute to internal and external evaluations.
3. Administrative and Financial Management
- Monitor budget execution and adjust if necessary.
- Oversee procurement procedures in compliance with donor requirements.
- Ensure the project’s administrative and financial compliance.
4. Partner Coordination
- Collaborate with local authorities, local NGOs, technical partners, etc.
- Represent the project in sectoral meetings.
- Strengthen partners’ capacities (training, support).
5. Team Management
- Supervise project teams and provide coaching.
- Delegate tasks and monitor performance.
- Manage HR aspects (leave, evaluations, field recruitments).
6. Communication & Reporting
- Write narrative reports for internal use and donors.
- Produce information notes, presentations, and success stories.
- Ensure project visibility.
7. Risk and Quality Management
- Identify and analyze operational and security risks.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
8. Knowledge Management and Sustainability
- Document best practices and lessons learned.
- Promote sustainable and transferable approaches.
- Contribute to the preparation of new funding proposals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Planning and Design
- Analyze needs and define project objectives.
- Develop work plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Contribute to the formulation of new proposals.
2. Operational Implementation
- Organize and supervise field activities.
- Ensure compliance with the logical framework and technical standards.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Quality
- Track indicators and analyze data.
- Produce reports and suggest improvements.
4. Administrative and Financial Management
- Monitor the budget and anticipate variances.
- Ensure compliance with all procedures.
5. Team Management
- Supervise and evaluate project teams.
- Organize work and ensure the quality of deliverables.
6. Coordination & Representation
- Ensure coordination with partners, authorities, and donors.
7. Communication & Reporting
- Write narrative reports and communication materials.
8. Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate operational and security risks.
9. Sustainability and Knowledge Management
- Document lessons learned and strengthen action sustainability.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's/Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) in project management, social sciences, development, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of field experience in project management.
- Thorough knowledge of education, development, and international solidarity.
- Excellent communication and adaptability skills.
- Proficient in project management tools and office software.
- Strong writing skills.
- Experience in team management.
- Analytical, synthesis, and organizational skills.
- Fluency in French with good knowledge of English preferred.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Job Conditions
- Contract type : Fixed-term (project duration)
- Start date : January 12, 2026
- Location : Dakar, Senegal (local position)
How to apply?
Send your CV + cover letter + copies of diplomas
indicating your salary expectations to:
📩 coordination.senegal@action-education.org
📝 Reference: SEN – ACT II 012026
