Job Announcement
Policy and Governance Advisor-Mousanada II
Full-time
Commissioning party
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1-5
D-65760 Eschborn; Germany Tel. ++49-(0)6196-79-0
GIZ Tunisia – Libya Programme
Rue Le Grand Boulevard de la Corniche Imm. Le Boulevard
Les Berges du Lac II 1053 Tunis, Tunisia
+216 31 40 94 03
GIZ Libya
Hay Al Alandalus, Tripoli – Libya Tel.: +218(0) 21 715 5822
Fax: +218(0) 21 4782279
Internet: www.giz.de
Your contact person is
GIZ National Coordinator
Hay Al Alandalus – Tripoli – Libya Tel.: +218(0) 21 715 5822
Fax: +218(0) 21 4782279
E-Mail: HR-Libya@giz.de
Brief Project title
Support to municipalities as a contribution to peacebuilding in Libya (SML III)
Country of
assignment
Tripoli, Libya
Period of assignment
The contract is until 31.12.2026 with the option to be prolonged
Type of Contract
Fixed-term employment contract via an external HR service provider
Context
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been working intermittently in Libya since 2005. GIZ supports Libya’s stabilisation and reform policies on behalf of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU). In partnership with the
GNU’s Ministry of Local Government and 30 partner municipalities throughout the country, we support Libya’s ambitious decentralisation process, transferring competencies and responsibilities for public services from central government level to local municipal administrations. In close cooperation with the Ministry of Health, GIZ provides technical assistance to strengthen local health centres and to diversify, improve and deliver basic health services for the population. Economic and social
integration of young people remains a major challenge in Libya, which is why GIZ has
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partnered with the Ministry of Youth in an effort to upgrade youth centres and to train youth multipliers to contribute to youth work and social cohesion in their communities. Within the renewable energy sector, we work with the Prime Minister’s Office, the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya and other key stakeholders in strengthening their institutional and technical capacities and in setting up a conducive regulatory and legal framework for both grid-connected as well as off-grid solutions. All projects center on the population in all of Libya, with a special focus on vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
As part of its efforts to support Libya in promoting good governance, GIZ is implementing the multi-donor initiative “Mousanada II: Strengthening Institutions and Public Policies for Good Governance in Libya”. This initiative is co-financed by the EU and BMZ and operates within the framework of the Support to Municipalities in Libya (SML III) programme, ensuring coordination and alignment across both initiatives. In partnership with the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) and Ministry of Planning (MOP), Mousanada II aims at providing flexible, demand-driven technical assistance to selected national public institutions and municipalities in order to improve governance mechanisms and institutional capacities, and thus, the quality of services provided to Libyan citizens.
In this context, GIZ is looking for a Policy and Governance Advisor to be based in Tripoli, Libya.
Tasks of the Policy and Governance Advisor
With guidance from the international expert team, the Policy and Governance Advisor is responsible for:
•In coordination with the Programme Management Team, supporting the planning, facilitation and coordination of activities under Mousanada II with a focus on strengthening public institutions, inclusive policies and efficient service delivery at national and municipal levels.
•Providing policy, technical and institutional support to strengthen institutions and public policies for good governance in Libya at both local and national levels, as well as other relevant stakeholders, recognizing the close link between public institutions, inclusive policies, effective democratic public authority, political stability, decentralized local governance, efficient service delivery and economic growth.
•Ensuring the follow-up on implementation of support measures as well as monitoring, reporting, knowledge management and communicating on the achieved results.
In this context, the position holder fulfils the following activities:
1. Core scope of activities
•In coordination with the Programme Management Team, act as focal point for partner ministries, and ensure coordination, communication, consultation and cooperation with and between key stakeholders.
•Identify needs for external expert support across different sectors and take over responsibility for coordination, supervision and quality control of consultancy teams, incl. in the context of short notice demands, manage national and international procurements (e.g. prepare terms of reference, specifications and budget estimations, monitor contracts, experts and invoicing).
Responsibility to manage, coordinate and provide conceptual and technical
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advice and support to both ministerial and municipal stakeholders, and representatives from the private sector, civil society and others, in the fields of public policies for good governance reforms, political economy, institutional support and public policy efficiency and inclusiveness (national level across different sectors) as well as decentralised local governance, efficient service delivery and institutional support (municipal level) to specifically ensure appropriate and accountable use of public resources in pursuit of developmental goals.
•Responsibility to manage, coordinate, and implement capacity development measures (e.g. trainings, workshops) to qualify and strengthen experts and decision-makers of national and municipal institutions.
•Support the implementation of the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation system in close coordination with the M and E Team. Prepare regular technical and financial project reports on the implementation progress and achievements regarding the activities related to national and municipal re-form processes.
2. Other duties/additional activities
•Maintain a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ.
•Manage the organization of events, workshops, meetings, study tours, delegation visits, etc.
•As needed, represent the project in related forums / events in a professional manner.
•Ensure that their specific areas of responsibility and tasks are agreed on and regularly reviewed with the Program Management Team.
•Perform other tasks as necessary and as requested by the Program Management Team.
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Required
qualifications
Post-graduate degree in public governance or business administration, economics,
finance, law, management, political science, or a similar relevant field.
Professional experience
•Five or more years of experience of working in the area of public governance, policy and reform processes (ideally incl. decentralisation reforms), political economy, institutional support and service delivery in a government agency (at national or sub-national level) and/or with a well-recognised national institution and/or international organization.
•Three or more years of professional experience in working with/for international governmental or non-governmental organisations in the field of international development and governance.
•Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of policy reform processes, institutional support, good governance systems and procedures of the Libyan government and that of subnational governments, as well as international best practices.
•In-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the provision of analytical, advisory and technical assistance in complex development settings;
•Proven experience in the establishment of effective networks and partnerships with a wide set of stakeholders including national governments, civil society, private sector and national/international development cooperation agencies;
•Experience in capacity development strategies and methodologies for diverse audiences. Knowledge of GIZ Capacity Works model is an asset.
•Proven experience in the preparation, implementation, facilitation and documentation of project activities in the development sector, e.g. workshops, trainings, delegation visits, roundtables, dialogue sessions etc.
Other knowledge, additional competences
•Team-oriented working style as well as ability to work independently.
•Proven ability to build solid and trustworthy relationships with partners at all levels.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations;
•Ability to function well in a multi-cultural and diverse environment;
•Reliable work ethos and ability to meet deadlines;
•Excellent working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams), and other applications related to PFM;
•Fluency in English (equivalent to C1) and Arabic (equivalent to C2), both written and oral, at professional level are essential.
The Policy and Governance Advisor will
•be based in the GIZ Libya Office in Tripoli;
•travels to Tunisia on a regular basis are essential to proper performance of the tasks
•travel abroad on missions and for trainings.
GIZ Gender Policy
GIZ as an equal opportunity employer aims to promote the role of women in society and in its programs. Therefore, women with the required qualifications and working experiences are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized, if they have the same experiences and qualifications.
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If you are interested in the Policy and Governance Advisor_Mousanada II position, please send your application and accompanying documents to the email address: HR-Libya@giz.de no later than Sunday, 21st of June 2026 at 05:00 PM Libya Time. Please indicate in the subject line of your email: Confidential: Policy and Governance Advisor_ Mousanada II
The following documents are needed:
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CV in English
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Motivation letter in English
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Copies of diploma
Only applications received with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of the required documents attached will be examined. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
HR-Libya@giz.de
Location: Libya | Type: Full_Time_-_دوام_كامل | Category: Consulting_Services_-_خدمات_الاستشارات, Government_&_Politics-الحكومة_والسياسة
