Team Lead – Neglected Tropical Diseases (Central African Republic)
Bangui
- Organization: CBM - Christian Blind Mission
- Location: Bangui
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date:
Team Lead – Neglected Tropical Diseases (Central African Republic)
About CBM
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
About the role:As part of our commitment to eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases, CBM is hiring a Team Lead – Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Central African Republic (CAR). In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to drive innovative programme development, manage diverse project portfolios, and strengthen CBM’s position as a trusted partner with national counterparts. You will also ensure sectoral activities are aligned with the broader country programme, while actively advocating for CBM’s goals at both national and international levels.
You will
- Lead the planning and delivery of CBM-supported NTD projects in CAR, ensuring alignment with national priorities and CBM’s strategic goals.
- Provide technical expertise and support to the Ministry of Health and partners working on NTD elimination.
- Monitor project progress, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure delivery against workplans, targets, and donor requirements.
- Ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting, working closely with CBM’s M&E and finance teams.
- Support donor engagement through reporting, field visits, and compliance with grant requirements.
- Supervise and mentor project staff and consultants, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
- Build strong partnerships with government, NGOs, donors, and community structures, representing CBM in key national forums and coordination platforms.
- Oversee project budgets, monitor spending, validate partner financial reports, and ensure alignment between programme and financial delivery.
These are your qualifications
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Tropical Medicine, International Development, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in public health programme implementation, ideally in NTDs or infectious disease control.
- Proven experience collaborating with Ministries of Health and navigating complex partnership environments.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams in multicultural and multilingual contexts.
- Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with donor-funded projects, compliance, and reporting requirements.
- Professional proficiency in French (essential); proficiency in English is an advantage.
- Alignment with CBM’s Christian values and a strong commitment to disability-inclusive development.
What we offer
- A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
- A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
- An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
How to apply
Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Your contact person: Ms. Eve Muthama
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Your contact person: Ms. Eve Muthama
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.