Municipal Coordination Advisor - GIZ_LIBYA

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

GIZ Libya

Hay Al Alandalus, Tripoli – Libya

Tel.: +218(0) 21 715 5822

Fax: +218(0) 21 4782279

Internet: www.giz.de

Overall, the Programme aims to contribute in improving inclusive local governance as well as socioeconomic stabilisation and development in municipalities. In this context, GIZ is looking for a Municipal Coordination Advisor to be based in South of Libya.

· Representation of GIZ and the GIZ projects in the municipality of Alshwerif, Edri Alshati and Wadi Albawanis including representation at public events and related forums.

· The facilitation, organisation and follow-up on all activities carried out in accordance to the GIZ projects implementation plans in the municipality.

· Engaging in dialogue and ensuring proper coordination, communication, consultation, and cooperation with key partners and counterparts at the municipality level, e.g. mayors, municipal councils, public service providers, private sector representatives and civil society actors.

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

· Provides technical advice and supports the process of delivering related capacity development measures aimed at providing the partner municipality as well as the projects’ partner ministries with required capabilities;

· Facilitation and organisation of all activities carried out within the partner municipalities under the framework of the respective GIZ projects. 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;

· Prepares regular and sound technical and financial reports on the implementation progress and achievements; including documentation and promotion of successes and lessons learned

· Support implementation of the project/s evaluation and monitoring system in the municipality according to objectives and result orientation in close coordination with the monitoring and evaluation responsible officer.

· Develop ideas in cooperation with the municipality and other stakeholders for the achievement of projects indicators, or to stabilise implemented activities (Youth Centers, WDTC, public spaces, Healthcare Centers, SWM etc.)

· Ensure that all project activities within the municipality are carried out in line with the GIZ Communication and Visibility Guidelines. Provide information and input for project/s communication and visibility activities

· Propose and monitor changes in the implementation processes, to adapt them to the local circumstances.

· Monitor activities implemented by other donors / implementers within the Municipality, to ensure potential synergies and cooperation.

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

· In-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the provision of analytical, advisory and technical assistance in complex development settings;

· Proven experience in the establishment of effective networks and partnerships with a wide set of stakeholders including national governments, civil society, private sector and national/international development cooperation agencies;

· Proven experience in the, preparation, implementation, coordination and documentation of project activities in the development sector, e.g. workshops, trainings, roundtables, dialogue sessions, etc.

· Experience in capacity development strategies and methodologies for diverse audiences, e.g. the municipal and public sector. Knowledge of GIZ Capacity Works model is an asset;

· 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 and diverse 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 a resident of the southern region of Libya, (Alshwerif, Edri Al shati and Wadi Albawanis);

· travel to GIZ Libya office in Tripoli.

· travel abroad on missions and for trainings.

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

The following documents are needed:

– CV in English

– Motivation letter in English

– Copies of diploma

Only applications received with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of the required documents attached will be examined. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.