Humanitarian Mine Action Project Manager

Job Description

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ previous experience in EORE, VA and MA advocacy.
• Proven management skills and competence in people management;
• Proven practical knowledge of the project cycle management;
• Proven ability in management and planning of project budgets;
• Good communication, presentation and reporting skills;
• Experience of working in insecure environments;
• Outstanding knowledge of the MS Office Package and high digital literacy.
• University degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution, or relevant working experience.
• EORE Certified
• Other HMA-related certificates are an advantage (NTS, Quality Management in MA, AGDM in MA and similar).
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and monitor EORE, VA, and Mine Action Advocacy activities in Libya, including detailed project roll-out planning, activity scheduling, and phase-out; provide technical supervision of project implementation.
• Provide capacity development, team building, and leadership of EORE staff.
• Manage and monitor assigned budget, including designing/reviewing Bills of Quantities (BoQs), attending Budget Follow-Up meetings, and reporting any discrepancies to the Area Programme Manager, Head of Programme, and Finance Manager.
• Plan and coordinate logistics and staff movements proactively across different operational areas; initiate procurements and ensure their execution.
• Ensure that prioritisation set by LibMAC and donors, as well as activities of other Mine Action operators, are considered in the planning and implementation of operational activities.
• Engage in high-level liaison work with key stakeholders, including national and local government authorities and (inter)national humanitarian community in DRC's operational locations.
• Maintain and develop SOPs, Training Management Plans (TMPs), workplans, and other relevant operational documentation; implement changes within the programme accordingly, seeking advice from the HDP Coordinator.
• Obtain LibMAC and HDP/HQ approval of technical protocols, including TMPs, workplans, and staff development plans.
• Ensure high-level coordination and collaboration between specialized teams required for integrated implementation, such as training and working groups. This includes DRC HMA staff in Libya (EORE staff, HMA Coordinator), as well as INTERSOS and WeWorld field managers, coordinators, and teams.
• Ensure the BRIDGE project is implemented according to plan, that progress is monitored and assessed, that high-quality reporting is produced, and that implementing teams work together efficiently.
• Jointly with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Information Management (IM) units, design Monitoring and Evaluation systems in line with internal SOPs and NMAS.
• Develop tools and methodologies for Comprehensive VA and share lessons learned with DRC missions globally, as well as through outlets of the international Mine Action community in Libya and globally, in coordination with the HDP and HMA Coordinators.
• Upon request from the Area/Programme Manager and HDP Coordinator, act as DRC's representative for external parties at field visits, national and international Mine Action events, and government liaison meetings.
• Support the communication of HDP's work to the general public in collaboration with the Area/Programme Manager, Head of Programme, and HDP Coordinator.
• Prepare regular high-quality progress reports for the donor, LibMAC, ALT programme, and HQ on a regular and ad-hoc basis.
• Update and monitor the monthly financial forecast and ensure appropriate and timely procurement requests in DRC Dynamics for smooth financial reporting.