National Project Officer Libya

The engagement of Switzerland in Libya is focusing on peace promotion, migration/protection and humanitarian affairs. In order to reinforce the Libya team, currently largely based in Tunis, the Swiss Embassy in Tunis is seeking to fill the following position:

National Project Officer Libya

(Full-time position)

Main tasks:

· Contribute to the advancement of the Swiss engagement in Libya, especially in the humanitarian, early recovery and protection areas,

· Identify and assess new initiatives and potential project partners; and maintain and develop existing partnerships in close cooperation with the project team,

· Contribute to dialogue with key international, national and local stakeholders on humanitarian, early recovery and protection issues, and Switzerland’s engagement,

· Engage in all aspects of the project cycle management (PCM), including monitoring and evaluation of projects, in compliance with Swiss Development Cooperation PCM standards,

· Ensure administrative processes in cooperation with project team and relevant services at the HQ, and ensure proper implementation and reporting,

· Establish and maintain contact and a network of humanitarian and protection related actors active in Libya, comprising civil society actors; upon request, represent Switzerland in coordination meetings with humanitarian and protection actors and organizations,

· Provide regular analysis and reporting on the humanitarian and protection related developments and trends in Libya,

· Contribute to the organization of field visits within Libya, and participate actively in those visits.

Requirements:

Ø A University degree, preferably at masters level is required

Ø At least 5 years working experience in project management, humanitarian affairs, protection, development or similar fields is required

Ø Previous experience in management and/or implementation of humanitarian programs and project cycle management is desirable

Ø Good knowledge of the situation in Libya with a focus on humanitarian affairs and migration

Ø Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in multi-cultural, multi-lingual teams in complex settings

Ø Professional skills in English and Arabic both in writing and speaking. Knowledge in French is an advantage.

Ø Female applications are encouraged.

The position of National Project Officer for Libya is currently based at the Swiss Embassy in Tunisia, but with a prospect of being shifted to Libya. The post is initially limited to a one year, full-time contract.