Location: One of ALIMA’s countries of operation or headquarters
The GiveWell Projects Manager reports to the Director of Operations and works in close coordination with operational desks, finance, and technical teams.
MISSION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of ALIMA’s partnership with GiveWell, the organization is seeking a project manager to act as a cross-functional liaison between technical, financial, and operational teams for all GiveWell-funded projects.
This role addresses two main objectives:
- Strengthen strategic oversight under the Operations Department by ensuring that GiveWell’s specific requirements are fully integrated into project management;
- Facilitate communication and translation between teams with different priorities to ensure smooth and coherent implementation.
The goal is to enhance the performance and relevance of GiveWell-supported projects, while ensuring high-quality reporting and showcasing the work of ALIMA’s teams.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Ensure proactive, cross-functional management of GiveWell funding, guaranteeing seamless integration of operational, financial, and medical dimensions.
The project manager ensures effective implementation, quality strategic monitoring, and problem-solving; supports planning and project alignment; and helps optimize impact and cost-effectiveness.
He/she is also responsible for the quality, coherence, and regularity of information shared with GiveWell, reinforcing donor confidence and ALIMA’s reputation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Oversight and Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as ALIMA’s internal focal point for all GiveWell funding.
- Ensure the quality and coherence of proposals submitted to GiveWell, integrating donor-specific cost-effectiveness criteria.
- Monitor project progress and indicators in collaboration with technical, medical, and operational teams.
- Identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and facilitate timely decision-making.
- Establish follow-up mechanisms ensuring quality and reliability of deliverables.
- Oversee submission of new ALIMA projects.
Coordination with the Finance Team
- Contribute to overall financial steering in close collaboration with the Finance team, which remains responsible for detailed financial reporting.
- Ensure financial data are clearly integrated and presented in consolidated reports.
- Facilitate mutual understanding between finance, technical, and reporting teams.
Reporting and Communication with GiveWell
- Develop and harmonize templates and procedures for GiveWell-specific project submissions.
- Prepare and coordinate reports for GiveWell with input from technical teams.
- Consolidate and synthesize information from multiple departments.
- Provide regular and concise updates to GiveWell.
- Guarantee the consistency and quality of all information shared.
Strategic Contribution and Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the strategic planning of GiveWell projects as relevant.
- Enhance project performance and relevance by fostering dialogue between operational and administrative logics.
- Suggest improvements based on lessons learned and donor feedback.
EXPERIENCES & SKILLS
- Proven experience in project and financial management in a humanitarian or development context, with solid understanding of field operations.
- Demonstrated experience in grant management, with knowledge of donor compliance and reporting standards.
- Strong coordination and multi-project management skills.
- Solid grasp of financial and technical aspects in humanitarian environments.
- Ability to identify and solve problems proactively and pragmatically.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, capable of communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English.
- Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills; ability to work across different professional logics and build consensus.
- Prior experience with GiveWell or with cost-effectiveness analysis is a strong asset.
CONDITIONS
- - Medical insurance for the employee and their dependents, in accordance with ALIMA’s policies.
- - Round-trip airfare for the start and end of the assignment, between the country of residence and Dakar.
- - Salary according to ALIMA’s international salary grid applicable to the position.
- - ALIMA health insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents.
- - RTT (reduction of working time) days in accordance with the legal framework and ALIMA policies.
If the candidate is recruited internationally
Salary:
- According to ALIMA’s international salary grid applicable to the position.
- Benefits covered by ALIMA:
If the candidate resides in France and wishes to be based in France
DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter online before December 17th, 2025 .
Applications are processed in the order of arrival.
ALIMA reserves the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if an application is accepted. Only complete applications (CV + Letter of Motivation in PDF format) will be considered.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.