Tunisia: Project Manager Trust Fund - Libya

WORK CONTEXT

Cesvi has been working in Libya since 2011. Following the turmoil of mid 2014 the expatriate staff was evacuated, guaranteeing the management by remote From 2016 Cesvi remote manages project activities from Tunisia and, security conditions permitting, the Organization schedules short missions to Tripoli with key expatriate staff In the future Cesvi plans to return to Libya.
Cesvi projects providea strong and enhanced integrated service in order to address the specific needs in term of protection of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and IDPs affected by the ongoing unstable situation in Libya. Ongoing emergency projects ( protection/gvb/cp, cash transfer, NFI distributions ) are implemented in Misrata and Tripoli.
Due to the current situation in Libya, the Country office is based in Tunis in order to keep the coordination with the international partners and donor.
The Program Manager has to coordinate by remote the key staff in order to properly implement the program in the country. The program is composed by two complementary projects funded by the European Union, where Cesvi works in partnership with other 3 INGOs. The goal of the program is to contribute to improving protection and resilience of refugees, migrants, IDPs and host communities in Libya.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The main duty station will be the Country Office in Tunis, with field visits to all programs, security conditions permitting.
The Project Manager will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Mission.

Main tasks:

• S/He will directly plan programs activities
• S/He will directly coordinate the intervention with the other INGOs partners
• S/He will coordinate the Operational staff for the direct implementation and monitoring of activities on the ground
• S/He will be responsible, in accordance with the deadlines, of project reporting (activities planning, monthly program progress and project final report)
• S/He will work in close collaboration with the Country Administrator in budgeting, forecast and control of financial flows and planning ( total budget up to 700.000€)
• S/He will work in close collaboration with the Head of Program, Meal officer and Protection Manger for planning and implementing the activities along with the local staff
• S/He will provide the processing of any potential project amendment or extension within the due times.
• S/He will directly responsible for field staff recruitment and coordination.
• S/He will conduct training /mentoring /coaching of project staff on an ongoing basis.
• S/He will guarantee that all the activities are in line with Donors’ and Cesvi procedures and rules.
• S/He will actively participate to the Sector Working Group.
• S/He will write new project proposals in coordination with HQ and the field.
• S/He will liaise with relevant stakeholders.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

University degree
Minimum 5 years’ of proven management experience in leading the development of and ensuring successful delivery of programme strategy within a humanitarian context,
Experience/in remote management
Experience working in consortia
Strong communication and diplomatic skills, and demonstrated experience in networking and building effective partnerships
Proven experience in personnel management
Experience in working with the European Union
Proven capacity in managing Donors’ relations and in supporting and guiding the development of proposals and funds acquisition
Strategic thinking and innovation
Fluency in English (written and oral)
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel

DESIDERABLE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of Libya and MENA region
Knowledge of main donors’ procedures and regulations
Strong experience in M&E
Knowledge of Arabic

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback if unsuccessful at applicant stage. Only short-listed candidates will be updated on the status of their application.

To apply please visit: https://www.cesvi.org/jobs/project-manager-trust-fund-libya/