National Project Specialist

Supports strategic management of an integrated recovery, governance and livelihoods portfolio, coordinating delivery, finance, government partnerships, donor reporting and institutional reform while strengthening local economic development and knowledge across fragile settings.

Department: Governance and Peacebuilding Portfolio

• Coordinate integrated project work plans, budgets, targets and implementation methods
• Manage day-to-day delivery across recovery, governance and livelihoods projects
• Coordinate national and local authorities, responsible parties and project teams
• Oversee project funds, financial reports, expenditures and partner audits
• Build government, donor, civil-society and private-sector partnerships
• Manage results, risks, monitoring, evaluation and donor reporting
• Support public financial management, procurement and revenue reforms
• Capture lessons, strengthen local institutions and lead knowledge sharing

• Master degree in public administration, public policy, development studies, conflict management, economics, business administration or a related field with seven years of relevant experience, or bachelor degree with nine years
• Progressive project development and management experience in conflict or post-conflict settings focused on governance, public functions, service delivery and community engagement
• Experience in governance and institutional strengthening, public finance, procurement reform, human resources and local authority capacity development
• Experience supporting decentralisation and local governance reform in fragile or conflict-affected settings
• Computer, office software, spreadsheet and database skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic

• Applicants must submit a CV or P11 and a one-page cover letter
• At least three recent professional references must be included
• Managers may request relevant work samples during assessment