Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Project Manager
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Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Logistics/ Procurement, Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Partnership, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: USD 2,500 USD / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 01/12/2026
- Location: Uganda
Background
The conflict in Sudan has been characterised by widespread and systematic conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), resulting in significant displacement of women, girls, men and children into neighbouring countries. Sudanese survivors of CRSV both within Sudan and in displaced countries face ongoing protection risks including insecurity, stigma, discrimination, retaliation, exploitation, restricted access to services, and limited opportunities to participate safely in decisions affecting their lives.
The Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation has been implementing the ‘Our Voice, Our Justice’ (OVOJ) project from June 2026 up to December 2028. The project is supporting Sudanese refugee CRSV survivors to organise in survivor-led networks, access protection and psychosocial support, and safely engage in advocacy for accountability and justice. The overarching goal of this project is that conflict-related sexual violence survivors from Sudan are protected and supported to safely claim their rights and advocate for justice and accountability through the strengthening of survivor networks. The project is implemented in eastern Chad (in camps in and around Adré), South Sudan (in Juba and in camps around Juba), and Uganda (in the Kiryandongo refugee settlement).
Main responsibilities
The Project Manager will serve as a key resource responsible for the project implementation and operational set-up across all four countries. The position will be based in Uganda, with regular travel (at least twice per year) to Sudan (if security situation allows), South Sudan and Chad to support cross-country coordination and implementation with survivor networks and partners. Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory for this position, along with strong skills in project management.
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and completion of the ‘Our Voice, Our Justice’ project, including the grants implemented by partners. With guidance and technical support from the global team, they will actively support the development, strengthening, and impact of national survivor networks in Uganda, Chad, Sudan and South Sudan.
Qualifications and competencies
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory. Proficiency in French will be considered an asset.
- Relevant university degree (e.g. political science, social science, gender studies, psychology, sociology) with 5 years of relevant work experience in a comparable context.
- Experience in project management and implementation in Sudan and neighbouring countries.
- Experience in engaging with survivors of SGBV/CRSV or other victims of grave violations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Flexibility, independence, problem solving attitude, reliability and commitment to the objectives of the Foundation.
- High ethical standards of behaviour, good judgment, respect for others, diplomatic skills, confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Candidates with experience in working with civil society organisations, grassroots organisations, and/or activist movements will be considered an asset
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