Project Manager - Libya

Cesvi

Tunisia or Libya

JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration will start in early April 2025.

Duty station: Tunisia/Libya, with 50% presence in Libya and/or no more than 182 days in Tunisia, based on mission planning managed at the field level.

Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of the project “Protection and Life Saving Assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in Libya”, in close coordination with transversal roles supporting this project: Technical Unit, Area Administration, Operations, Security and MEAL staff.

The project: Protection and Life Saving Assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in Libya

Refugees and asylum seekers experience several challenges to access basic services provided by the Libyan Government and, in many cases, lack a proper and sustainable safety net to support them. The intervention focuses on improving resilience, through an integrated approach in partnership with IMC and NRC. The proposed intervention will achieve the expected outcomes through the following activities:

Protection monitoring system
Comprehensive need-based service provision
Support to UNHCR in the logistic management of the response

S/he will be responsible for the implementation of CESVI’s UNHCR project in Libya, managing and overseeing the quality and timely implementation of the project and its activities, and supervising the Centre Manager.

Main activities

Ensure that project activities are implemented on time and according to the approved project documentation

Definition and implementation of project activities, ensuring that project activities are implemented on time and according to the approved project document
Monitoring of project activities and identification of necessary amendments, in accordance with the Senior Management team (SMT).
Coordination with project partners for the activities to be implemented; drafting of MoUs to be submitted to HQ for revision (Legal dept) and authorization of signature (desk officer)
Coordination with SMT, for projects implemented in the same area to avoid duplication and overlapping and promote synergy of intervention
Ensuring the correct filing of project documentation
Financial management, procurement procedures and purchases related to the assigned projects, in collaboration with the local administrator and under the supervision of the HQ accountants for the correct allocation of costs
Management of project donors’ relations, in coordination with the HoM
Drafting of reports and submission of documentation to the donor (through the HQ when necessary) ensuring the achievement of the expected results foreseen in the project document for the related period
Ensure proper filling of project documents
Management of the relation with project’s stakeholders, involving the SMT when strategic for CESVI work in the country
Contribute to the definition of the internal procedures manual
Efficient management of the office, goods and means
Coordination with HQ and SMT for visibility activities related to the assigned projects

Human Resources management

Coordination of CESVI staff assigning specific tasks and objectives to ensure the achievement of the goal of the project, according to MoU provisions.
Local staff selection and training according to the project’s activities and in compliance with applicable procedures and safe recruitment procedure
Direct coordination of project’s staff in agreement with the HoM recommendations, ensuring alignment with administrative and security matters

Implementation of Safeguarding policies - Adult at risk/Child Safeguarding/PSEA

Ensuring compliance with CESVI Safeguarding Policies and full implementation of Safeguarding measures within his/her area of responsibility throughout the projects activities
Local mapping on legal, social welfare and safeguarding/child protection arrangements and local pathways for referral
Preliminary assessment of potential safeguarding risks and periodical review
Development of project complaints and feedback mechanisms (PCFM) in accordance with CESVI PCFM Guidelines
Development of adequate tools for communicating with children/adults at risk and communities on safeguarding risks and safeguarding concerns reporting mechanisms
Organization of adequate capacity building, training, mentoring and advice to project staff, partners, volunteers and other associates
Local staff performace appraisal with relation to ethical and relevant standards

Development of CESVI presence in the country

Participation in sectorial clusters, sharing a periodical update with SMT
Support in analysis and needs assessments for new projects
Contribute to CESVI’s strategy on the field
In coordination with the SMT and the HQ, contribution to donors’ relations and promotion, through meetings and presentations of new donors’ acquisition, both through taking an active part in forums and workshops and through the direct organization of ad hoc meetings

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, humanitarian assistance, social work, human rights, international law and/or Cooperation and development or another appropriate field
Solid experience in project management (over 5 years), including project cycle management, proposal writing, budget management and donor reporting
Sectoral Experience in Protection and Cash programming in a similar context
HR staff management of national staff in challenging environments
Good team leadership and conflict resolution skills, consensus team building, and adaptability
Experience delivering programs to tight deadlines
Proactive and flexible approach in dealing with project tasks

SKILLS

Knowledge of project cycle management
Ability to produce high-quality narrative reports and timely contributions to project proposals
Able to mentor and provide in-person and remote support to program staff
Able to apply participatory approaches to engaging with and mobilizing communities
Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs with a strong focus on GBV and CP
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Patience and understanding to work with and develop the capacity of national staff
Self-motivated, able to take initiative, resilient and able to work independently.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively
Capacity in networking and build effective partnerships with local stakeholders
Adapts and copes with pressure;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, facilitates a collaborative environment among colleagues and stakeholders to promote effective coordination
High level of IT skills (Office package)
Ability and willingness to work in remote and isolated locations with ever-changing security scenarios.
Fluency in English (written and spoken)

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Experience in protection integrated cash assistance including Individual Protection Assistance and Cash
Experience working with community-based accommodation schemes and other alternative shelter solutions in emergencies
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Prior experience with UNHCR
Prior experience in Libya or working in security-sensitive environments
Knowledge of Arabic

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