JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Project Manager, as a substantive and specialist contributor, is responsible for the planning, development and management of innovative and complex project(s) within a specific field, as part of a portfolio of projects and/or programmes. As the senior ICMPD representative in Libya, the incumbent will act as Officer-in-Charge, covering defined managerial and representational responsibilities. This function may be formally confirmed in line with ICMPD designation procedures. Building on solid knowledge and experience, s/he elaborates concepts and develops new approaches to meet complex challenges while ensuring that sustainability dimensions are embedded into the full project cycle and in the development of new projects. S/he oversees the implementation, control and completion of project(s) and the management of project team(s) while remaining aligned with the strategy, goals, regulatory framework, standard administrative practices and operating procedures of ICMPD and with partner and donor agreements. S/he actively pursues effective project and capacity development and leads resource mobilisation efforts.

The Senior Project Manager reports to the Head of Office. In absense of HoO, (s)he reports to the Regional Portfolio Manager and Head of Region (Mediterranean), and closely coordinates with colleagues in the region and HQ.

Proficiency in (verbal/written) English, proficiency in the language of the duty station is an asset.​