GEF Technical Lead

Term: 1 year with possibility for extension
Location: Dili with travel to field sites (Suai, Bobonaro and Liquica)

Position Description

The Project Technical Lead will provide technical inputs to the outcomes, and oversee the day-to-day management and decision-making including planning, implementation, coordination, staff supervision, and monitoring of all project activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of project goals, objectives, and targets to the highest standards in terms of quality, effectiveness, impact and relevance. He/she will ensure compliance with GEF and CI policies, as well as other local requirements including tracking and reporting on deliverables and project status; and works to build alliances with community, government authorities, partners and stakeholders who are critical to the success of this project.

Key Responsibilities

• The Technical Lead will provide oversight and leadership for all thematic, operational, and reporting elements of the project.
• Ensure that MITLTW is aligned with CI-Stars and TL Country Strategy – ensure that M&E framework and planning is aligned to support / feed into organizational reporting requirements.
• Ensure that a robust activity pipeline is developed, and frequent financial reporting allows for accurate budget management – aim not to have a no-cost extension.
• Through positive leadership, work to cultivate a team that is dynamic with a positive result driven attitude to work and passionate to drive change.
• Ensure frequent field visits and meetings to promote a high level of understanding of the project vision, expected deliverables and immediate outputs that each staff member is responsible for.
• Ensure high quality project management for the GEF contract, to ensure compliance of contractual obligations, and successful implementation of the project. This will require leading staff and developing their capacity, ensuring successful

Application Requirements

To apply for this position, email your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected] with the Position Title clearly identified in the email, before 5pm, 9 April 2024.

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