Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1-5

D-65760 Eschborn; Germany

Tel. ++49-(0)6196-79-0

GIZ Tunisia – Libya Programme

Rue Le Grand Boulevard de la Corniche

Imm. Le Boulevard

Les Berges du Lac II

1053 Tunis, Tunisia

+216 31 40 94 03

Internet: www.giz.de

Hay Al Alandalus – Tripoli – Libya
Tel.:      +218(0) 21 715 5822
Fax:      +218(0) 21 4782279

E-Mail: GIZ_LY_HR@giz.de

·         Coordinate the technical advice and support to municipal councils and staff on municipal development, local development planning and public service delivery improvement.

·         Coordinate technical advice and support the process of delivering related capacity development measures aimed at providing partner municipalities and MoLG with required capabilities

·         Facilitation and organisation of all activities carried out within the partner municipalities under the framework of the project. Ensure proper quality implementation according to Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Communication and Visibility standards.

·         Support in identifying the need for external consultancy support, prepare necessary TORs, specifications, budget estimations, and/or support concepts, and manage such consultancy services accordingly.

·         Support implementation of the project evaluation and monitoring system according to objectives and result orientation in close coordination with the monitoring and evaluation advisor in Tunis.

·         Ensure that all project activities within the municipalities are carried out in line with the Communication and Visibility Guidelines agreed upon between GIZ and EU/BMZ. Provide information and input for projects communication and visibility activities

·         Support the preparation of regular technical and financial project reports on the implementation progress and achievements

·         Ensure proper coordination, communication, consultation, and cooperation with key partners and counterparts. Build trust and, if necessary, contribute in resolving potential disputes.

·         Perform other tasks as necessary and as requested by Head of the Project.

·         Bachelor’s degree in public administration, law, public finance, political science or other relevant fields related to the assignment

·         At least 5 years of professional experience in working with/for the Libyan local governance system on municipal development and/or urban planning

·         Experience in capacity development strategies and methodologies for municipal and public sector. Knowledge of GIZ Capacity Works model is an asset.

·         Experience in management and coordination of support projects to municipalities is an added value.

·         Very good knowledge of the Libyan local governance and municipal context.

·         Proven ability to build solid and trustworthy relationships with partners at all levels.

·         Ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment

·         Excellent working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)

·         Excellent verbal and written English and Arabic language abilities. German and French are an asset.

·         Respectively be based in 1. the Western Mountain (specifically in the municipality of either Zintan or Nalut or Jadu); or 2. Misrata or Zliten; or 3. Al Jufra

·         have to travel to the GIZ Libya office in Tripoli

·         have to travel abroad on missions and for training

·         have to engage with stakeholders on international, national and municipal level.

The partner municipalities involved in the project interventions are respectively 1. Zintan, Nalut & Jadu; 2. Misrata & Zliten; 3. Al Jufra; additional ones might be added at a later stage.

The following documents are needed:

–       CV in English

–       Motivation letter in English

–       Copies of diploma

–       At least two references from international or national institutions/employers