Technical / IT Project Manager

Start date: As soon as Possible

Job Location: Remote (100%) with potential international travels

Modality: Full time (100% or 80% if desired)

Duration: Initial contract for 3 months with a high possibility of extension
Languages: English & French (mandatory); Spanish (highly desirable).

At Relief Applications (https://reliefapplications.org/ ), we bring innovation to the heart of humanitarian and development work. As a tech-for-good company, we design and implement digital tools that empower NGOs, UN agencies, and development actors around the world to respond faster, smarter, and more efficiently to crises.

From data platforms and mobile apps to AI-driven decision-making tools, our projects support everything from emergency response to long-term development. We’re a passionate, international team that believes technology should serve people — not the other way around.

Joining Relief Applications means being part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly contributes to real-world impact. If you're eager to use your skills for global good, think creatively, and collaborate with some of the most inspiring actors in the humanitarian space — we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Technical / IT Project Manager to coordinate multiple small-scale tech projects—ranging from new solutions to ongoing maintenance. You’ll be the linchpin between our clients and our internal teams, ensuring our products deliver value and impact. You’ll also support strategic growth efforts, helping shape proposals and representing Relief Applications at relevant events.

This role is a great fit for a former developer (self-taught or formally trained) who now thrives in coordination roles but still understands the technical side of things—and who’s excited to contribute beyond project management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Manage a portfolio of 5-7 simultaneous projects (some ongoing maintenance, others new builds).
• Coordinate developers, designers, and humanitarian specialists across multiple time zones.
• Gather requirements, define scopes, and translate client needs into actionable tasks.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and deliverables, using tools like Trello, Jira, GitHub.
• Facilitate regular check-ins, retrospectives, and QA processes.

Client Engagement

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring expectations are aligned and feedback loops are smooth.
• Provide high-quality reporting, documentation, and user support when needed.

Business Development Support

• Contribute to writing technical sections of proposals and concept notes.
• Support the preparation of slide decks and demos for client pitches.
• Represent Relief Applications at occasional conferences and networking events.

PROFILE REQUESTED

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Equivalent experience or proven self-taught programming and project management background will also be considered.

Must have qualifications and skills

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, ideally with an experience in the humanitarian, development, or nonprofit sector.
• Previous experience as a developer (e.g., front-end, back-end, full-stack), either self-taught or formally trained.
• Strong understanding of software development cycles, methodologies (Agile/SCRUM), and tools (e.g., GitHub, Jira).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both tech and non-tech stakeholders.
• Native or fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Spanish is a strong advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with flexibility and autonomy.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of no-code/low-code tools.
• Familiarity with M&E frameworks, IM systems, or data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK).
• Previous experience writing proposals and estimating days.
• Experience with remote work and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Previous experience in the humanitarian, development sector

Why join us?
At Relief Applications, you’ll join a creative, mission-driven team working on impactful solutions around the world. We’re small enough to be agile, but experienced enough to deliver. You’ll be empowered to take ownership, contribute to strategy, and shape the future of technology for good.

Salary range

€30K–€36K annual salary (for full-time), plus performance-based bonuses.