Project Manager (Sanofi Project)

Job Description

Job Description: Project Manager (Sanofi Project)

In Liberia, IECD launched the project STRIVE in September 2020. The project focuses on three components: – – –
Developing Technical and Vocational Educational Trainings (TVET) and the national TVET system in
partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Increasing the employability of trainees to facilitate their professional integration.
Supporting vegetable farmers in Bong County to improve economic opportunities.

YOUR MISSION
Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Project Manager (Sanofi Project) will lead the overall project
implementation of the SANOFI project in coordination with the Ministry of Health (MoH)
She/he will also be responsible for the overall management and supervision of all project activities.

1) Main Responsibilities
• Lead overall implementation of the Sanofi healthcare project in coordination with the Ministry of Health
(MoH).
• Ensure that project activities — including the rollout of the NCD training in 24 health facilities and
communities, community awareness and screening campaigns, training and mentoring of healthcare staff,
and systematic data collection and reporting — are implemented on time, within scope, and budget.
• Manage and provide direct supervision to the Project Officer and the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Officer, ensuring good teamwork, coaching, and capacity building.
• Serve as the focal point with Sanofi, MoH, IECD Head Office and other partners, ensuring smooth
coordination and reporting.
• Develop and oversee detailed workplans, budgets, procurement, and monitoring frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, including reporting (technical and financial).
• Oversee project monitoring and evaluation, including ensuring quality data collection, consolidation, and
analysis to inform decision-making, MOH and donor reporting.
• Facilitate collaboration between health facilities, community leaders, local authorities, and project partners
to ensure ownership and sustainability. Drive and motivate diverse stakeholders (health staff, community
representatives, partners) towards achieving project objectives.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Promote gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in all activities.

2) Key Deliverables
• Annual and quarterly workplans and reports validated by IECD and Sanofi.
• Coordination meetings with MoH and Sanofi partners held regularly.
• Effective implementation of awareness campaigns and training activities.
• Monitoring, evaluation, analysis and reporting to health authorities and donors

EXPECTED PROFILE
Qualities and skills:
• Proven experience working in the health sector; knowledge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and
primary healthcare is a strong asset.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with proven experience supervising multi-disciplinary staff.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills; ability to be firm, results-driven, and resilient under pressure.
• Experience working with Ministry of Health, international NGOs, and donors.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, planning, and budgeting skills.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Project Management, or related field.
• Experience: At least 5–7 years’ experience managing health projects in Liberia or West Africa.

CONDITIONS OF THE MISSION
Position Title: Project Manager – Access to NCD Healthcare
Reports to: Country Director, IECD Liberia
Duration: 18 months (renewable, based on funding)
Location: Sinkor, Monrovia with frequent field visits
Compensation: TBD

HOW TO APPLY:
Job Offer: Project Manager
The candidate is to send his/her CV, Cover letter and reference to the email address
below:
RH.liberia@iecd.org
The subject of the email: Project Manager-SANOFI
Deadline for submission: November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM