Project Manager, Conflict-related Sexual Violence (OVOJ) Project

About the role

The Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation is recruiting a Ugandan-based Project Manager for its "Our Voice, Our Justice" (OVOJ) project, which supports Sudanese survivors of conflict-related sexual violence to organise in survivor-led networks, access protection and psychosocial support and advocate for accountability and justice. The project runs from June 2026 to December 2028 in eastern Chad, South Sudan, Uganda and Sudan. The position is full-time, on a 12-month consultancy contract starting 1 December 2026, renewable based on performance, and reports to the Voice Programme Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute and complete the OVOJ project and partner grants, coordinating cross-country work across Chad, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda
• Support partner implementation, technical trainings, workshops and coordination meetings, and manage timelines and resources
• Manage partnerships, follow up on agreements and help partners with monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Support survivor-led events and advocacy campaigns, respond to urgent safety and security concerns, and maintain links with grassroots organisations and service providers
• Lead operational tasks such as travel logistics, permissions and paperwork for in-country visits
• Collect data ethically and safely, write reports on progress against milestones, and flag risks and opportunities
• Organise logistics for in-country visits and support event preparation and translation
• Facilitate survivor participation in coordination and advocacy platforms, and ensure a smooth handover from the current kick-start manager

Required profile

• University degree (e.g. political science, social science, gender studies, psychology, sociology) with 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in project management in Sudan and neighbouring countries, and in engaging survivors of SGBV/CRSV or other victims of grave violations
• Working rights in Uganda and ability to travel between the four countries; Sudanese nationals with the right to work in Uganda are strongly encouraged to apply
• Preference given to women candidates due to the sensitive nature of the work

Required skills

• Fluency in Arabic and English (mandatory); French is an asset
• Project management and strong writing and communication skills

What we offer

• 1-year contract starting 1 December 2026, with possibility of extension based on performance (40 hours per week)
• 2,500 EUR per month, inclusive of taxes, levies and duties

To apply, send a cover letter and CV in English by 22 November 2026; interviews will be held online in late November 2026.