Education Project Manager Burkina Faso Fada N'Gourma

NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council

Ouagadougou, Fada

National

Mid level

Speaks French

Application deadline: May 08, 2026 (12 days)

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The Education Project Manager position is based in Fada N'Gourma, with responsibilities split between Fada N'Gourma and Ouagadougou. The role involves developing and strengthening the education program strategy in Burkina Faso and coordinating with external stakeholders at the national level. The manager will oversee the daily implementation of educational projects and represent NRC to educational authorities and partners as needed. This position supervises a team of four and reports to the zone manager, receiving technical support from the NRC education specialist.

Candidate Requirements:

Experience in project management
Knowledge of education sector
Strong coordination skills
Ability to supervise a team
Excellent communication skills

Le poste de Responsable du Projet Éducation sera basé à Fada N’Gourma, avec une répartition fonctionnelle estimée à 60% à Fada N’Gourma et 40% à Ouagadougou. Il contribuera activement au développement et au renforcement de la stratégie du programme Éducation au Burkina Faso en général ainsi qu’à la coordination stratégique externe au niveau national sur demande du Spécialiste Éducation.

Il est en outre chargé de superviser la mise en œuvre quotidienne du portefeuille de projets éducatifs déployés dans la zone d’intervention. Selon les besoins, et sur demande du Spécialiste Éducation, il sera en charge de la représentation de NRC auprès des autorités éducatives, du Cluster Éducation, des groupes de coordination sectorielle ainsi que des bailleurs et partenaires techniques et financiers.

Le poste de Responsable de Projet supervise une équipe de quatre (04) employés (Coordinateur, Officiers et Assistant technique éducation) et rend compte au Manager de zone. Il reçoit un soutien technique et des conseils du spécialiste éducation de NRC Sahel Central.

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.

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Candidate Requirements:

Experience in project management
Knowledge of education sector
Strong coordination skills
Ability to supervise a team
Excellent communication skills

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