Team Leader/Key Expert (m/f/d): “Support to Sustainable Rural Livelihoods” in Fiji

The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall project implementation and reporting, including the coordination and supervision of the other KEs and NKEs, and financial management tasks in a timely and professional manner. She/he will be expected to provide, in a coordinated manner, leadership to the Project Team, taking responsibility for the coordinated and efficient implementation of the various components of the project. Furthermore, she/he shall ensure coordination with the Contracting Authority and other stakeholders of the project. The Team Leader will work closely with target groups, under the authority of the EU Delegation. She/he will be the primary point of contact for the EU Delegation, Government officials and the Project Steering Committee.

Qualifications and skills:

• Master degree in the field of Environmental or Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Development, Public Policy and Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Administration or a related subject;
• Post-graduate studies and/or certifications in Public Finance Management or related disciplines as well as memberships in relevant professional bodies or associations;
• Excellent project management, supervisory/mentoring and leadership skills;
• Strong ability to act and lead in a complex political environment with multiple stakeholders involved and to build strong relationships to achieve results.
• Fluency in English, speaking and in writing;

General professional experience:

• At least 10 years’ professional experience Public Financial Management reforms, policy implementation, accounting and information systems for controlling and reporting project activities, financial forecasts;
• At least 7 years' experience in the implementation and management of cooperation programmes/projects, in support to public sector/national authorities and government ministries in developing countries;
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Team Leader in development projects related to development effectiveness, Public Financial Management and Capacity Building;
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in capacity building project management (technical assistance and training) including planning, budgeting and progress monitoring;
• Experience in working with EU-funded projects desirable;
• Professional experience in Fiji/Pacific and/or Asia is a strong asset;

Specific professional experience:

• Strong background in public policy analysis and design, planning & budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the agriculture sector;
• At least 5 years' experience in developing, implementing, coordinating programmes of capacity/institution building for Government counterparts, preferably in the agriculture sector;
• Experience in value chain development and quality assurance for export promotion is desired.
• Experience on cross-cutting issues such as civil society as well as gender and climate change issues and their impact on rural livelihood development, experience in the identification, design and/or implementation of EU budget support operations using sector reform contracts is a strong asset.

Please note that the European Union has not yet the detailed Terms of Reference for this project. Therefore, location, start date and duration of the projects as well as tasks of and requirements for the position may be subject to change.

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