EXPERTISE FRANCE recruits 01 FIELD PROJECT COORDINATOR

EXPERTISE FRANCE recruits 01 FIELD PROJECT COORDINATOR

Position: Field Project Coordinator

This position is subject to the conditions of the signature of the main contract between Expertise France and the Delegation of the European Union in Beirut.

The deadline for application is: 20/05/2019

Name and project description: Reinforcing Jordan’s Capabilities at the Eastern Border

This project aims at enhancing Jordanian authorities’ ability to quickly react to any humanitarian crisis or security threat at the Eastern borders (Iraqi as well as Syrian) and to improve the sustainability of civil-military operations in the area, by building a multi-purpose hub in Ruwaishid, the first Jordanian city on the way to Amman after the Karamah border crossing point with Iraq.

Given the very limited capacities of the current Border Guard Forces facilities in Ruwaishid, this hub will constitute a multi-agency logistical and administrative center. It will serve as a much needed rear support base both to the Karamah-Trebil border crossing point and to the overall Eastern border control system and operations.

Job description:

The Project Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

• Technical coordination of the project throughout the different components (infrastructure, capacity building) as well as the preparation and the organization of the activities in close coordination with national authorities (both civilian and non-civilian), the EUD in Amman, and when needed in Beirut
• Support, accompany and manage the team and partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning of the activities
• Ensure compliance with EF guidelines, policies and procedures at all stages of program implementation
• Ensure proper and timely financial and narrative donor reporting in compliance with internal and external reporting requirements
• Prepare briefings and background information when requested by HQ and other entities
• Maintain a good level of communication with any relevant stakeholders and dialogue with all relevant actors involved in the area
• Be in charge of the communication and visibility of the project by promoting the actions as per the communication plan.

Degrees & Qualifications

• University diploma (master level of equivalent) in law, political sciences, public administration and/or international relations
• Excellent, proven organizational and project management skills, preferably in a multi-cultural and international environment
• Capacity to establish effective working relations with Jordan public institutions and non-state actors including at senior level and to ensure an efficient co-operation with the EU Delegation

Requirements

• At least 5-6 years of professional experience
• Proven capacity in team management and ability to security management
• Good command of program and project management life cycle including strategic planning, development, management, monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent communication skills ability to adapt to a diverse multicultural environment
• Knowledge of EF procedures is a plus
• Diplomacy, patience and rigor
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in drafting institutional documents and reports
• Ability to work under pressure
• Fluency in French & English, Arabic is an asset

Further information :

• Mission area: Amman, Jordan
• Duration: 18 months
• Starting date: 01/06/2019

Require document:

All applications must include the following:

• CV
• Cover Letter

Applications should be sent to Expertise France by email before 20th May 2019, using the following subject: Field Project Coordinator – Amman.

If you do not receive a response one month after the application deadline, please consider that your application has not been shortlisted.

Applications are to be made in French or English.

Applications are to be sent to the following email addresses:

recrutement_ois@expertisefrance.fr

The process of selection of expressions of interest will occur in two phases:

• As a first step, a shortlist will be freely established by Expertise France.
• Selected candidates may then be invited for an interview.

Interviews will happen on a rolling basis.

Fees for the services will be negotiated with the designated candidate.

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with position.