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

Decentralization as a contribution to stabilization in Libya

The program aims to “strengthen the capacities of the central Libyan state to plan and manage the decentralization process and to transfer competencies to the municipalities” and will be implemented over a three-year period.

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

·         Provide technical advice and manage the process of delivering related capacity development measures aimed at providing partner municipalities and MOLG with the proper 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.

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

·         Prepare regular and sound technical and financial reports on the implementation progress and achievements

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

·         Document and promote successes and lessons learned locally and among the team.

·         As needed, represent the project in related forums in a professional manner.

·         Perform other tasks as necessary and as requested by the Head of the Project or the responsible component leader.

·         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.

·         be based in the partners premises in south Libya and when necessary at the GIZ office in Tripoli.

·         have to travel to selected municipalities for partner contact and monitoring of activities.

·         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 vary from activity to activity.

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