In general, the Field Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day implementation of the project and the achievement of the objectives defined by Expertise France and the DCSD according to the criteria of duration, costs, quality, scope, risks and expected results set out in the contract between the European Union and the DCSD.
The Field Project Manager must be able to support the technical experts under his/her supervision, both in the diagnostic and implementation phases, as well as in monitoring and evaluation. He/she ensures that the support provided by the international experts is fully adapted to the needs of the national partners and that the relationship is based on partnership and trust.
The Field Project Manager is responsible for the planning, steering and monitoring of project activities and the measurement of results based on appropriate indicators. He/she manages the production of deliverables and products, taking responsibility for the overall progress and use of resources and initiating - in consultation with EF - corrective actions if necessary.
He/she monitors compliance with administrative and financial management, procurement and logistical procedures for project activities, and advises and guides the technical teams in charge as required.
He/she ensures good coordination and smooth exchanges and sharing of information between the project management (Expertise France and DCSD headquarters team) as well as with all stakeholders: donor(s), national partners, technical and financial partners, etc.
He/she prepares technical and periodic reports, and ensures good communication and visibility of the project.
He/she coordinates the teams on site (international and local experts) and ensures compliance with the security measures defined in conjunction with the Expertise France security manager.
Tasks:
In a more detailed but non-exhaustive manner, the Field Coordinator will be expected to:
- Plan, prepare and implement project activities, with the assistance of experts from the project components, short-term experts and service providers mobilised for specific activities;
- Plan, coordinate and supervise the work of the field team;
- Supervise the progress of the project, ensure the most efficient and relevant use of the resources made available and initiate corrective actions if necessary, in accordance with the procedures established by Expertise France;
- Ensure regular reporting to Expertise France's project management at headquarters and to the DCSD on project activities, progress against the project indicators defined in the logical framework, as well as on the overall evolution of the situation in the areas of intervention;
- Oversee the preparation of intermediate/progress and final reports by the team and finalise them according to the directives of the Expertise France headquarters and DCSD project officers;
- Identify risks and impacts associated with the implementation of activities, propose corrective measures to Expertise France and DCSD HQ and implement adaptation plans if necessary;
- Ensure and maintain dialogue with all national stakeholders of the project.
Context
Funded by the European Union under the CBSD component of the IcSP (article 5), the overall objective of the DEFEND Togo/Ghana project is to contribute to the preservation of peace, the protection of populations and to foster development in the northern regions of Togo and Ghana through support to the observation and detection capacity of the Armed Forces of both countries.
This project, implemented jointly by the Directorate for Security and Defence Cooperation (DCSD) of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Expertise France, is spread over two countries, Togo and Ghana, but consists of distinct, albeit complementary, activities for each implementation territory. It is part of the desire to strengthen cooperation and operational links between the security apparatus.
Skills:
- Excellent command of strategic planning methods and the project cycle;
- Excellent command of project management (technical, administrative and financial monitoring);
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (Level C1 - European Framework of Reference for Languages). (Level C1 - European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Ability to ensure the formulation of a project, to supervise its implementation and to ensure its monitoring and evaluation in close collaboration with the national counterpart, the donor and the Agency's headquarters;
- Knowledge of European and international donor procedures for delegated project management;
- Good knowledge of public procurement procedures, in particular in the context of works contracts and equipment purchases;
- Knowledge of issues related to security and justice and the democratic governance of security systems in fragile contexts desired;
- Knowledge of SSR policies and intervention strategies desired; Good knowledge of security issues in Sub-Saharan Africa desired;
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage teams;
- Ability to build trusting relationships with national partners and external actors and to continuously demonstrate a spirit of openness;
- Proven expertise in multi-actor consultation and institutional dialogue;
- Proven ability in conflict resolution;
- Very good written and oral communication skills, in French and English, including the ability to prepare quality reports, to formulate positions on sensitive issues and to defend them before the authorities;
- Constructive, energetic and positive attitude in the work Ability to work under pressure in an often difficult environment;
- Ability to understand security issues, to ensure compliance with security regulations and to make proposals to the Expertise France security manager.
- Proven experience in an English-speaking African country. Experience in Ghana will be considered as an asset.
Diplomas and experience:
- Master's degree or equivalent in international cooperation project management, political science, security studies, law or equivalent
- At least 6 years professional experience in the field of international project management and/or security and security sector governance.
- At least one relevant experience in a project coordination and team leadership position;
- Experience working abroad, particularly in fragile contexts. Experience in the Gulf of Guinea countries would be an asset.
Further information
· The integration-training phase of the selected candidate will follow the following steps:
· (during the first week at the Paris headquarters) Reception at Expertise France headquarters, administrative formalities and preparation for departure (training on the project environment (context, actors, etc.), Expertise France procedures, project configuration and governance, mission, safety and security, procurement management, etc.);
· (during the second week in the field in Lomé and Accra) Installation of the collaborator including introduction to institutional interlocutors (national authorities, EU Delegation, French Embassy, etc.) and project partners;
· practical installation (accommodation, etc.).
· During these two weeks, the candidate learns all the skills that need to be mastered before being officially appointed by Expertise France.
How to apply:
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