ICT Project Manager

CONTEXT 

MSF Operational Center Brussels Supports more than 150 projects around the world with over 6000 operational people requiring ICT technology and data as support for their daily work. Our ICT systems are vital in ensuring smooth operations and transparency in our work.

We are looking for an experienced ICT Project Manager (ICT PM) and Scrum Master that eventually has grown out of a previous business analyst role, to join our ICT OCB team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ICT PM who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a non-profit environment. 

As an ICT Project Manager (ICT PM), you will join the ICT PMO team and take end-to-end responsibility for a defined portion of the ICT project portfolio, managing projects from initiation to delivery using either predictive or Agile SCRUM methodologies. You will lead the collection of customer requirements and the development of functional specifications in close collaboration with domain experts. In this role, you will work closely with multiple departments to strengthen ICT portfolio performance, while partnering with domain specialists to gain a deep understanding of their processes and business needs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the lifecycle of assigned projects from Initiation to closing phases and delivery of project outcome to the domain champions autonomously

• Apply predictive or Agile project management methods, ensuring high-quality project deliverables such as project plans, risk, stakeholder, and issue registers, burndown charts, prioritized backlogs, clear communication, and well-facilitated team meetings 

• Manage each project team using appropriate Leadership.

• Assemble project metrics and present accurate situation and options for each project in Steerco Meetings and through Periodic Project reporting to the PMO (Project Management Office)

• Represent Head of ICT PMO in meetings, acting as their delegate and ensuring accurate communication and follow-up on decisions

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related area of study

• Minimum 5 years of ICT Project Manager experience, preferably in SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), including 2 years as a Scrum Master on a truly agile project, is mandatory

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of successfully managing large cross-functional teams

• ICT literacy on 365 MS Office suite (MS Project, GanttProject, PowerPoint, Taiga, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Asana …)

• Previous experience as a business analyst involving SDLC or process improvement activities is a strong asset

• PMP, Prince2 or SCRUM certification are an asset

Competencies 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High energy and commitment to driving results

• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Organized, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently

• Emotionally self-aware with the ability to handle conflicts

• Team player with a positive attitude, comfortable working with diverse groups

• Cross-cultural awareness

Languages

• Proficiency in English, both spoken & written is mandatory

• Good knowledge of French is an asset

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: April 2026

• Location: Nairobi (Kenya)*

*The final outcome depends on the residency of the candidate, the local legal limitations (residency, work permit, etc.) and on agreement with the hosting MSF entity of this location

• Contract type: Fixed-term contract – Full-time

• Contract duration: 2 years

• Salary according to MSF Nairobi salary grid

• The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and administrative constraints (work permit, residency, etc.) and in respect of MSF function grids and salary policies

• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment 

• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments 

Deadline for applications: 18th February 2026

How to apply?

➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button    

➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position   

➢ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter (in PDF format) ready to upload 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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