Tunisia: Program Manager EU_DFID - Libya

Work Context

Cesvi works in Libya since 2011. Following the turmoil of mid 2014 the expatriate staff has been temporarily evacuated, guaranteeing the management by remote. From 2016 the remote management is done from Tunisia and is based on evaluation of existing situation. Cesvi plans to return with expatriate staff to Tripoli with a key initial staff, based on the on-going security assessment.

Cesvi provide a strength 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 (cash transfer with protection components, child friendly spaces, distribution of NFIs) are implemented in Benghazi 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, effectively and efficiently the key staff in order to properly implement the program in the country which is funded by EU and DFID. The goal of the program is to contribute to improve protection and resilience of refugees, migrants, IDPs and host communities in Libya, and the specific objectives are:

• Improve access of refugees, migrants, IDPs, and host communities to basic health and protection services
• Increase knowledge of displaced populations (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants) about the risks of land and sea journeys and their situation, rights, and services available in Libya.

Main tasks will be: directly coordinate the program implementation (in Benghazi and Tripoli), maintain relations with INGOs partners, donors, Local Authorities and stakeholders.

Job Description

The collaboration will start mid of January.
The main duty station will be the Country Office in Tunis, with field visits for all programs if security will allowed.
The Program Manager will work under the direct supervision of 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 activities on the ground, number of local staff up to 20.
• S/He will responsible in accordance with the deadlines, of the projects reporting (activities planning, monthly program progress and project final report).
• S/He will work in close in collaboration with the Country Administrator in budgeting, forecast and control of financial flows and planning. (total budget up to 1.080.000 euros in two years).
• S/He will be responsible of process of any potential project amendment or extension within the due times.
• S/He will directly be responsible of field staff recruitment and coordination.
• S/He will conduct training /mentoring /coaching for project staff team 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
-At least 4 year experience in managing and coordinating programs.
-Experience in working in remote management and in consortia
-Experience in working with EU
-Strong communication and diplomatic skills, and demonstrated experience in networking and building effective partnerships
-Proven experience in personnel management
-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)

Desirable Competencies

-Knowledge of Libya and MENA region (previous experience will be considered a plus)
-Knowledge of main donor’s procedures and regulation and previous experience in protection of refugees and asylum seekers
-Strong experience in M&E
-Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel
-Knowledge of French and Arabic is considered a plus

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: http://www.cesvi.org/56_2016-pm-eu_difid-lib