Employer: MEDA LIBYA
Job Required: Project Office
Gender: Any
MEDA LIBYA
Talha Ben Abeid Allah Street
Ben Ashour, Tripoli
Libya
www.meda.org
MEDA invites applications for a Project Officer, Libya position. MEDA is committed to a business-oriented approach to international economic development that results in sustainable enterprises for the benefit of the poor. For more information please visit www.meda.org. Project Officer, Libya MEDA is implementing a USAID-funded Libya Women’s Economic Empowerment project which aims to strengthen women owned SMEs through training, support and a matching grants fund. The Project Officer has direct responsibilities for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the program as well as integrating Gender best practices. The main duties will also include coordinating and working closely with local partners, carrying out M&E surveys with assistance from MEDA’s North American M&E team, as well as undertaking some administrative and coordination tasks. This position is based in Libya and will report directly to the Field Project Manager.
Qualifications
Minimum of two years demonstrated work experience in Libya, preferably in the fields of project management, research, marketing or within small or medium enterprises.
Graduate education in a related discipline: business, marketing, economic development, etc.
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple concurrent tasks, report writing and coordination.
Good understanding and appreciation of gender equality
Proven and adaptable interpersonal and cross cultural communication skills. Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with individuals at various levels.
Excellent leadership skills with particular skills to work as a catalyst and facilitator.
Fluency in English and Arabic – spoken and written
Appreciation and support of MEDA’s values, mission and purpose.
Duties
Assist with the daily management of the project, working closely with the Field Project Manager;
Ensure effective and efficient management of the monitoring and evaluation system and maintain close communication and coordination with MEDA’s North American M&E staff;
Application deadline: July 18th 2013
Estimate start date: August 11th, 2013
Please send your resume to: libyajobs@meda.org
Email: libyajobs@meda.org
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