Project Manager UNHCR – Tunisia/Libya

Project Manager UNHCR – Tunisia/Libya

الوصف الوظيفي

*WORK CONTEXT
Cesvi is operating in Libya since 2011 as the first Italian NGO to take action, in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, through humanitarian projects in Cyrenaica and Tripolitania. Nowadays Cesvi is one of the leading NGOs in Libya, very active in the coordination of various sector working groups – in particular protection ones – with a diverse donors’ portfolio and serving all vulnerable target populations.
In detail, Cesvi has been implementing programs supporting mixed migrants, IDPs and vulnerable host communities through service provision and support to CSO. This includes centre-based and outreach protection activities (including child protection and GBV), warehouse management, non-food distributions, awareness-raising activities, psychosocial support, referrals to external services, cash assistance and non-formal education, community development and social inclusion at the local level.
Current projects:

UNHCR: Protection and lifesaving assistance to refugees and asylum seekers (Tripoli)

UNICEF: Psychosocial support and remedial education for children of IDPs and refugees (Tripoli – Misrata and Zwara)

EU: PEERS II: Protection Enabling Environment and Resilience Services (Misrata)

EU-DG NEAR CSO: Strengthen the capacity of CSOs and informal groups in the South and East of Libya
JOB DESCRIPTION
The collaboration will start in
early October 2022
.
The
main duty station will be the Country Office in Tunis
, with
regular missions to Libya (Tripoli). 50% of the time is envisioned to be spent in Libya.
Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the
Project Manager
is responsible for the overall management of the project, 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
The
Project Manager
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

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

Implementation of Safeguarding policies –Adult at risk/Child Safeguarding/PSEA
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Sectorial 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

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

SAFEGUARDING

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Cesvi has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation o

الوصف الوظيفي

تفاصيل الوظيفة

منطقة الوظيفة

تونس, تونس

قطاع الشركة

الاستشارات الإدارية

طبيعة عمل الشركة

غير محدد

نوع التوظيف

غير محدد

الراتب الشهري

غير محدد

عدد الوظائف الشاغرة

غير محدد

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