French speaking Project Manager

Salary: £35,000–£50,000 per annum depending on experience

Ref: 5508F

An international organisation with long-standing experience supporting complex technical projects, particularly in developing regions.

Working closely with public institutions and international bodies, delivering end-to-end project support and long-term partnerships.

To oversee and coordinate projects in French‑speaking territories, managing the full project lifecycle from tendering to delivery, while maintaining client relationships and ensuring successful implementation across diverse technical sectors.

The role

• Prepare and coordinate tender and bid submissions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Review and analyse tenders to identify risks, opportunities, and optimal bid strategies.
• Manage commercial and operational projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Coordinate internal teams, external stakeholders, and local agents for seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress and report regularly to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, institutional partners, and local agents.
• Support procurement processes, including supplier selection, order placement, and logistics follow‑up.
• Align project requirements with procurement, installation, and training activities for successful project delivery.

The candidate

• Full professional fluency in French essential.
• Proven experience managing international projects, ideally in a developing country.
• Degree in project management, international business, science, engineering, or a related field – would be a bonus.
• Experience preparing public and private tenders and drafting technical/contractual documents preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with multicultural stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local tender procedures.
• Willingness to travel when required.

The salary

£35,000 – £50,000 per annum depending on experience; final salary will be negotiated based on the candidate’s background and relevant experience.

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