Project Manager (Migration Governance in Libya)

About the role

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) runs technical assistance initiatives in Libya to strengthen institutional capacities, improve migration governance and border management and support cooperation among Libyan authorities. The Project Manager directs, manages and coordinates the implementation of projects within the Libya portfolio, manages project teams and reports to the Head of the ICMPD Field Office in Libya. The position is based in Tripoli.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project plans, scope, objectives, budgets and milestones, identify risks and ensure accurate project and donor reporting
• Identify the resources needed, define team roles and responsibilities and negotiate contracts with subcontractors, consultants and service providers
• Manage stakeholder expectations, keep stakeholders informed and circulate project updates
• Motivate and mentor the project team, evaluate the performance of team members, experts, consultants and service providers, and build the team's knowledge base
• Contribute to project and portfolio design, initiate resource mobilisation and develop proposals for additional funding

Required profile

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field; a Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience may be accepted instead
• At least 5 years of experience developing and managing projects and project teams in migration or a related field at the international level
• Solid drafting, communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in English; Arabic, French or another major EU language is an asset

Required skills

• Ability to manage projects and teams internationally and to promote capacity development across the project cycle
• Analytical thinking and familiarity with monitoring, evaluation and learning tools
• Experience building networks and partnerships, and deploying knowledge management and resource mobilisation activities
• Proficiency with standard IT tools