Tunisia: Project Manager EU - 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 the on 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 Project 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. The goal of the program is to contribute to the protection and promotion of women’s rights in Tripoli and Benghazi. Specific outputs are:

• Community-based protection mechanisms for GBV survivors are established/strengthened
• GBV survivors’ access to basic social services, including primary healthcare and psychosocial response, is facilitated
• Women’s rights are promoted through awareness and advocacy
  Main tasks will be: directly coordinate the program implementation (in Benghazi and Tripoli), maintain relations with local NGOs partners, donors, Local Authorities and stakeholders.

Job Description
The collaboration will start by beginning of February 2017
The main duty station will be the Country Office in Tunis, with field visits for all programs if security will allowed.
The PM 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 1.020.000 euros in two years)
• S/He will provide the processing 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 the 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 (type) programs
Experience in working in remote management with local NGOs
Experience in working in human rights/protection of refugees and asylum seekers projects
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 human rights
Strong experience in M&E
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel
Knowledge of French and Arabic is considered a plus

TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT: http://www.cesvi.org/58_2016-pm-eu-lib