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Project Officer -IFES Libya

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: IFES Libya Office – Tripoli

Report to: Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Project Officer will support the implementation of IFES programs in Libya, help support administrative processes, and ensure adequate monitoring and follow up on activities. This position will also coordinate with local partners with a specific focus on the High National Election Commission (HNEC) and the Central Committee for Municipal Council Elections (CCMCE) in Tripoli.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, Country Director (CD) and Deputy Country Director (DCD), the Project Officer will be responsible for leading defined activities with partners and reporting on projects implemented. The Project Officer will also provide technical, support managing IFES programming in Tripoli, Libya, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders and partners to ensure the successful implementation of program activities.

Program Activity Support:

• Assist with program development in conjunction with needs identified.
• Coordinate, assist, and liaise with contacts at the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) and Central Committee for Municipal Council Elections (CCMCE), Ministry of Education (MoE), High Judicial Institute (HJI) as well as other stakeholders such as government officials, civil society partners, security contractors, and other international implementers.
• Assist local and international technical specialists with coordination and development of briefing/training documents and materials for programmatic activities;
• Follow-up and monitor the activities of IFES’ Democracy Resource Centers (DRCs) to disseminate key civic and voter information
• Attend and report on internal and external meetings and other discussions about assigned projects.
• Provide input to proposals, reports, concept notes, and presentations as needed to IFES HQ, international partners and donor reports.
• Support the Project Manager in coordination of activities with partners and work on new initiatives.

Administrative/Logistical Support:

• Support administrative and logistical preparations for activities in Libya, including workshops, trainings, and events, in coordination with the CD/DCD, Logistics Officer, and M&E Officer.
• Support operations staff in the IFES office in Tripoli –
• Other duties as directed by the Country Director, Deputy Country Director and/or the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in international affairs, political science, social sciences or other relevant fields
• At least three years of professional experience
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and Arabic, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in electoral and democracy issues
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with program team
• Proven event planning and communication skills
• Good writing (donor reports and activity reports) and organizational skills
• Experience in project coordination and liaison with project partners

Applications

Please send a CV and Letter of Motivation in ENGLISH to ” ifeslibyarecruitment@ifes.org” with the subject line ” Project officer – IFES Libya”

only email applications are considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: October 19, 2021 (23:59 – Tripoli time)