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

For fostering economic development in the municipalities, the project will design and implement capacity development measures aiming at strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Size Enterprises (MSMEs) and private sector actors on business planning, their production systems and management. Furthermore, the project will support initiatives for identifying local entrepreneurs, MSMEs and start-ups that could best contribute to the creation of jobs for the target population and that lead to the improvement of livelihoods in the selected municipalities that have been identified in the analysis for the LED strategies. In addition, the project will promote the transfer and adaptation of best practices and technologies for economic recovery and job creation.

·         Provide technical advice and support to municipal councils and staff in the process of identification of priority needs, preparation of technical designs, and tender documents in the field of Solid Waste Management.

·         Provide technical advice and manage the process of delivering related capacity development measures aimed at providing partner municipalities and MOLG with the proper capabilities required to perform core service provision functions in relation to solid waste management

·         Follow-up on the implementation of projects supported under this funding scheme of Project in the field of Solid Waste. Ensure proper quality implementation according to design standards and documents.

·         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. 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.

·         Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in environmental studies, civil engineering, or similar professional fields.

·         At least 4 years of professional experience in working with/for the Libyan local governance system in environmental and solid waste related projects.

·         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.

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

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·         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 GIZ office in Tripoli, and in the Libya Program office in Tunisia on demand.

·         have to travel when required to the partner municipalities situated in the South and West of Libya.

·         have to travel abroad on missions and for trainings

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