Project Manager, Workforce

• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
• Full time role based …. Kigali, Rwanda
• Closing Date: 11 May 2026

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATIO

NThe Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen

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The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.o

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THE OPPORTUNI

TY The Project Manager, Workforce leads the design, coordination, and delivery of workforce strengthening interventions within the Fred Hollows Foundation Rwanda Program. The role focuses on building a sustainable, equitable, and well‑distributed eye health workforce, aligned with national priorities and health system nee

ds.The role is accountable for delivering the project on time, within budget, and to quality standards, while embedding equity, inclusion, safeguarding, and sustainability across all workforce initiativ

es.
KEY RESPONSIBILI
• TIESLead the design, refinement, and coordinated implementation of eye health workforce interventions aligned with national strategies and priorit
• ies.Strengthen pre‑service and in‑service training systems through support to faculty development, training site infrastructure and equipment, mentorship models, and continuous professional developm
• ent.Support targeted capacity development to strengthen leadership and research skills among eye health faculty and residents, enhancing training and service delivery qual
• ity.Work closely with the Ministry of Health, academic institutions, training sites, and partners to ensure shared delivery and strong local owners
• hip.Facilitate local, regional, and international professional networks, and technical collaboration to strengthen eye health training, mentorship and continuous professional development syst
• ems.Champion policies, financing frameworks, and partner commitments that enable equitable deployment, supportive working conditions, and retention of eye health person
• nel.Promote a locally led workforce development agenda by convening stakeholders, strengthening accountability mechanisms, and mobilizing support beyond project timeli
• nes.Develop, refine and manage integrated workplans that translate strategy into deliverable activities, milestones, and clear accountabilities for implementing partn
• ers.Track activity‑level budgets against approved workplans in collaboration with Finance, ensuring timely forecasting, documentation, and value for mo
• ney.Work closely with MERL to track workforce milestones, outputs, and outcomes against agreed indicat
• ors.Prepare clear, timely, and accurate donor and management reports, capturing progress, lessons learned, risks, and recommended next st
• eps.Model collaborative, systems-oriented, and human centered leadership that enables effective partnership deliv
• ery.Promote safe, respectful, inclusive, and accountable environments for partners, participants, and communi
• tiesUphold safeguarding standards across all project activities, relationships, and implementation setti

ngs.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SU
• CCEEDBachelor’s degree in project management, public health, international development, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Master’s Degree would be a
• plus.5–7 years’ experience managing or coordinating complex projects within international development, humanitarian, or public health progra
• mmes.Proven experience delivering donor‑funded projects, including adherence to agreed outputs, timelines, budgets, and reporting requirem
• ents.Demonstrated experience coordinating multi‑stakeholder partnerships, including government ministries, academic and training institutions, NGOs, and technical part
• ners.Hands‑on experience managing projects, workplans, milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstr
• eams.Experience supporting or overseeing training, workforce development, capacity strengthening, or systems‑strengthening intervent
• ions.Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, risk management, and quality assur
• ance.Excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination skills, with the ability to work across institutions and cult
• ures.Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, managing multiple activities and deadlines simultaneo
• usly.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including reporting and facilita
• tion.Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to manage uncertainty, complexity, and changing priori
• ties.Strong collaborative leadership style, able to influence without autho
• rity.Sound judgement and decision‑making, particularly in safeguarding, compliance, and risk scena
• rios.Ability to work independently while remaining aligned with programme and organisational object

ives.
How we recognise your contri

butionThrough our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to suppor

t you.To find out more about our benefits clic

k here
APPLI

CATIONSPlease apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the adverti

sement.
Applications Close: 11

May 2026
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment, as well as to protect The Foundations reputation and values. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening pr

ocesses. Please be
• advised:Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment
• process.All active roles are advertised directly on our webs
• ite here.Please note we will not be accepting CVs via agencies for t
his role.