Laboratory Technician Jobs in Libya
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<span>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a large-scale 200-acre infrastructure project in Benghazi, Libya.<br> This opportunity is ideal for Egypt-based Civil Engineers with extensive infrastructure experience who are ready to relocate and oversee project execution on-site.<br> The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the project from construction through completion, ensuring quality, safety, timelines, and budget objectives are achieved while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.<br> Key Responsibilities * Lead the execution of a large-scale infrastructure project from inception to completion.<br> * Manage day-to-day site operations and ensure project milestones are delivered on schedule.<br> * Review daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.<br> * Oversee utility diversion activities and infrastructure construction works.<br> * Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.<br> * Monitor project quality, safety, and compliance with engineering standards.<br> * Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation plans.<br> * Resolve technical and operational challenges efficiently.<br> * Ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and schedule.<br> * Provide leadership and mentorship to site teams with the potential to oversee multiple projects in the future.<br> * Competitive Salary * Accommodation provided * Transportation provided * Two meals per day * Annual flight ticket * 21 days paid annual leave (can be split into two periods) * Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.<br> * Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering is a plus.<br> * 15+ years of experience in infrastructure projects within engineering consultancy.<br> * Previous experience as a Resident Engineer or Project Manager.<br> * Strong hands-on experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects.<br> * Proven experience in utility diversion projects.<br> * PMP certification or equivalent is an advantage but not mandatory.<br> * Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.<br> * Willingness to relocate and reside full-time in Benghazi, Libya.<br> (This role is not suitable for candidates seeking rotational or commuting arrangements.<br>)</span> </div>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><span >Role objectives</span></p><p>Technical tools and decisions</p><ul><li>Finalize, with BSC and our client Libya, all MICS Plus survey tools, CATI questionnaires, protocols and technical documentation (sample design, questionnaire drafting/revision, tabulation plans).</li><li>Support implementation of key technical decisions across all phases: sample design, CATI system preparation and testing, training, data collection, processing, quality assurance, analysis, reporting and dissemination.</li><li>Facilitate technical reviews by sampling, data-processing and household-survey experts at key stages, ensuring feedback is documented and incorporated.</li></ul><p>Fieldwork, data and analysis</p><ul><li>Support training of CATI interviewers and supervisors (call handling, respondent protocols, quality control, use of the digital data collection system).</li><li>Provide close monitoring and technical support during the initial days of each data collection round to ensure operational readiness and adherence to protocols.</li><li>Process and review incoming data with the BSC MICS Plus team timely quality checks, correction of data issues and documentation of data-quality findings.</li><li>Develop tabulation programmes, indicator tables and analysis outputs with the BSC data- processing team and our client in Libya.</li></ul><p>Coordination, reporting and archiving</p><ul><li>Provide technical and managerial support to BSC in the day-to-day running of MICS Plus, and coordination/supervisory support to the BSC data-processing and CATI data-collection teams during active data collection.</li><li>Maintain regular communication with our client in Libya and BSC; support UNICEF HQ/RO/CO MICS consultants and experts.</li><li>Support data interpretation sessions, stakeholder dissemination workshops and communication events; document lessons learned, bottlenecks and good practices.</li><li>Ensure proper archiving of all MICS Plus tools and products, and prepare a comprehensive final process report on the setup, implementation, results, challenges and recommendations for institutionalizing high-frequency data systems within BSC.</li></ul><p>Additional and cross-cutting support</p><ul><li>MICS7 Libya finalization support quality review and finalization of the survey report and prepare GIS-based outputs (maps and geospatial visualizations of key indicators).</li><li>MODA / multidimensional child poverty provide coordination and support to the MODA consultant conducting the analysis (using MICS7 and, where relevant, MICS Plus data): facilitate access to datasets/documentation, coordinate between BSC, UNICEF Libya and the MODA consultant, and support review and finalization of outputs.</li><li>Programme monitoring follow up with our client in Libya sections and partners on results reportin in eTools (incl. PCA/partnership progress) and support data collection from sections/partners via ActivityInfo (form design/adjustment, data-quality checks, consolidation).</li><li>Other monitoring tasks as required by the PME Section (field-monitoring support, dataconsolidation, dashboards)</li></ul><p>Project reporting</p><p>Reports to our client's Libya Country Office (PME Section), collaborating with the our clients Regional Office and HQ MICS teams and with BSC focal persons. Regular implementation updates to our client in Libya, with increased frequency during data collection, data processing and reporting.</p><p>Stage deliverables submitted per the delivery schedule</p><ul><li>Comprehensive final process report and full documentation archive at the end of the assignment.</li><li>MICS7 Libya final report and GIS outputs finalized.</li><li>MODA coordination and support provided; MODA outputs reviewed and finalized with the MODA consultant.</li><li>Ongoing programme monitoring support eTools reporting follow-up and ActivityInfo data collection/consolidation (within the overall fee).</li></ul><p>Key competencies</p><ul><li>Strong computer skills and strong expertise in statistical analysis software, particularly SPSS.</li><li>Knowledge of CSPro, Stata, R or other data-processing and statistical software (asset).</li><li>Strong coordination, communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work with government counterparts, our clients technical teams and external consultants.</li><li>Ability to manage deadlines, document decisions and ensure timely delivery of outputs.</li><li>Familiarity with GIS/mapping tools for producing maps and geospatial visualizations (asset).</li><li>Familiarity with multidimensional child poverty analysis (MODA) (asset).</li><li>Familiarity with our clients monitoring systems such as eTools and ActivityInfo (asset</li></ul><p>Team management</p><p>Provides coordination and supervisory support to the BSC MICS Plus team (data-processing team and CATI data-collection team), particularly during active data collection. This is a technical coordination role, not a our clients line-management position.</p><p>Further information</p><p>Desirable: Experience with CATI/phone-based surveys, MICS, DHS or other household surveys. Experience in data analysis, tabulation, survey reporting or dashboard preparation. Experience coordinating with government counterparts, vendors or technical teams. Experience coordinating or supporting MODA / multidimensional child poverty analysis (asset). Experience with GIS/mapping and with our clients monitoring systems (eTools, ActivityInfo) (asset)</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Strong computer skills and strong expertise in statistical analysis software, particularly SPSS.</li><li>Knowledge of CSPro, Stata, R or other data-processing and statistical software (asset).</li><li>Strong coordination, communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work with government counterparts, our clients technical teams and external consultants.</li><li>Ability to manage deadlines, document decisions and ensure timely delivery of outputs.</li><li>Familiarity with GIS/mapping tools for producing maps and geospatial visualizations (asset).</li><li>Familiarity with multidimensional child poverty analysis (MODA) (asset).</li><li>Familiarity with our clients monitoring systems such as eTools and ActivityInfo (asset</li><li>Desirable: Experience with CATI/phone-based surveys, MICS, DHS or other household surveys.</li><li>Experience in data analysis, tabulation, survey reporting or dashboard preparation.</li><li>Experience coordinating with government counterparts, vendors or technical teams.</li><li>Experience coordinating or supporting MODA / multidimensional child poverty analysis (asset).</li><li>Experience with GIS/mapping and with our clients monitoring systems (eTools, ActivityInfo) (asset</li></ul><p></p></section>
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<br></span><p><span><span><span><span>The Charge Nurse is an expert clinician who demonstrates a high level of knowledge and expertise in a specialty as well as general nursing. </span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span>The Charge Nurse consistently demonstrates excellence in all areas of nursing practice including nursing care delivery, staff education, and collaboration. Evaluates and works to improve the process of patient care delivery within the unit. </span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span>The Charge Nurse manages complex, unpredictable patient care situations and is a nursing shift leader. Serves as a clinical and operational resource to the nursing staff. The Charge Nurse serves as the mentor on the unit with the goal of increasing nurse engagement, professional development of their staff, and safe quality care with improved outcomes.</span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span>The scope of responsibility, duties and accountability at the facility department and position levels including knowledge and practice of the clinical/technical skills necessary to the position consistent with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) Nursing/Midwifery Competency Framework and Scope of Practice. Nursing job duties are to meet the Joint Commission International and the Plan of Care, and other regulatory requirements.</span></span></p><br>
<br><br><u><b>Job Responsibilities 1</b></u>
<br><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Provides expert comprehensive direct and indirect care to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family, and condition needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Provides expert comprehensive direct and indirect care to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family, and condition needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Provides advanced assessment skills, integrating appropriate data sources to assess the signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general appearance to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Evaluates and works to improve the process of patient care delivery within the unit.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and the initiation of peripheral venous access.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Serves as a clinical and operational resource for all nursing activities in the department. Provides assistance to co-workers, new staff, temporary staff and students.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Delegates and assigns tasks to health care workers within the scope of their job responsibilities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<br><br><u><b>Job Responsibilities 2</b></u>
<br><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Evaluates, facilitates, and promotes patient flow, coordinates discharge planning and team rounding.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Participates in the completion of required competencies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Champions department improvement activities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Assumes responsibility for mentoring, coaching and staff development. Contributes to performance evaluations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Coaches and supports nursing staff in the application of advanced clinical skills and critical thinking to support patient.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
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<br><br><u><b>Job Knowledge & Skills</b></u>
<br><p>• Regulatory Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of standards to comply with regulationsCommunication Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in different formatsTechnical Ability to operate mechanical/medical devices and/or equipmentManagement Ability to translate strategic thinking into operational objectives and plansManagement Ability to foster individual/team development, performance feedback, coaching and recognitionAnalytical Ability to apply critical thinking to analyze and interpret information and/or dataQuality Ability to provide and/or support a level of work excellence and accuracy; recognize and address flaws or errors that others may overlookManagement Ability to motivate, monitor, measure, recognize and improve performance and morale</p><br>
<p>• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.</p><br><br><br><u><b>Job Experience</b></u>
<br><p><span><span><span>Minimum 10 years (required)</span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span>Minimum 5 years as Charge Nurse</span></span></span></p><br>
<p><span><span><span>Minimum 1 year in GCC (preferred)</span></span></span></p><br>
<br><br><u><b>Competencies</b></u>
<br>Resilience<br>Agility<br>Quality<br>Clinical Decision- Making L3<br>Leadership<br>Inventory Control and Record-Keeping L3<br>Patient Care and Management L3<br>Crisis Management L3<br>Clinical Expertise L3<br>AI Fluency<br><br><br><u><b>Education</b></u>
<br>Bachelor's Degree in Nursing<br><br><br><br>
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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><span >Overview of position Under the overall direct supervision of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programme Manager and senior MHPSS assistant, and overall supervision of Deputy Chief of Mission, the successful candidates will be responsible and accountable for the direct implementation of the MHPSS activities through providing direct services through group and individual modalities. In addition, providing support for capacity building efforts on MHPSS both internally and externally.</span></p><p>Role objectives Take lead in organizing and facilitating MHPSS Trainings and workshops, and developing the capacity of relevant MHPSS workers, national first responders, health workers, and active CSO members Work with management team and technical focal point in IOM MHPSS team to update, modify and create training content Support in providing capacity building for IOM teams to increase technical capacity and referral by other units. Support in organizing events and workshops in line with IOM Community Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Approach Support in drafting training letters, agendas, and preparing relevant documents in preparation for trainings, workshops, and events Engage with community mobilizers, and community leaders to coordinate, organize, and promote MHPSS activities in the designated locations Liaise closely and coordinate with the health, protection, and MRRM teams working in the area. This includes planning of the weekly visits, meetings, workshops, trainings, and so on. Undertake all administrative and office related roles to ensuring the successful implementation of tasks and the project activities. When required, develop purchase Request Forms (PRFs) and Goods receipt note (GRNs), get necessary approval, and liaise with other unit/programs/departments within IOM to ensure that all travel and venue booking is completed in time. Develop all necessary paperwork and get necessary approval liaising with other unit/programs/departments within IOM to ensure that all arrangements for trainings to be conducted in Tunis and Libya are being completed on time. Support the programme manager in identifying capacity building opportunities in Libya for Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts, develop training materials and contribute to the delivery of trainings if required (translation or leading sessions). Liaise with IOM partners, especially Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts to ensure interventions are delivered in line with international guidelines and standards and IOM policies. Provide psychosocial support to the members of the migrant community Work on creating a system for proper documentation for trainings, and workshop reports (Invitation letters, concept notes, logistical notes, agenda, training report, etc.,) Provide the programme manager with timely and accurate information of delivered activities, reports, case notes, and referrals and in compliance with IOM reporting formats and timeframes Conduct psychosocial assessments with individuals and families to assess and review their main concerns, needs, and overall situations, and coordinate with other units , and take lead, during mapping and assessment visits for schools/urban locations Deliver individual and group counselling sessions to identified beneficiaries with mental health and psychosocial needs in line with IOM MHPSS community-based approach. Engage with community mobilizers, and community leaders to coordinate, organize, and promote MHPSS activities in the designated locations Participate in defining effective and culturally appropriate psychosocial approaches and interventions on the community level. Conduct visits to detention centers (DCs), disembarkation points, shelters, and urban locations to assess the needs of migrants, IDPs and host communities and provide assistance accordingly. Make necessary referral to other units, programs, and departments within IOM and to other stakeholders. Travel to any location as requested by the direct supervisor when/where necessary. Conduct services mapping exercises in order to identify other units and stakeholders working to address the need of migrants in the relevant DCs and urban locations and needs of IDPs and hosting communities. Report any challenges and potentials hiccups in the process to the senior MHPSS assistant & Programme Manager in a timely manner. Attend training sessions and document all process for processing approvals, authorizations maintaining up to date copies of all documents. Liaise with other IOM units in particular Protection in addition to VHR, Health and Technical Cooperation, Community Stabilization and MRRM to guarantee a holistic approach to responses, management of identified cases and referral when necessary. Attend meetings both programmatic and Technical on regular basis. Submit weekly and monthly reports documents all activities and services provided. Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the senior MHPSS assistant and PM Project reporting MHPSS Project Manager</p><p>Key competencies Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Core Competencies behavioural indicators level 3 Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Team management No team management responsibilities in this role Further information Effectively applies knowledge of mental health and psychosocial issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work Skilled at developing culturally relevant psychotherapeutic interventions Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge on the practical application of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings knowledgeable on the psychosocial impact of forced displacement.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Effectively applies knowledge of mental health and psychosocial issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work Skilled at developing culturally relevant psychotherapeutic interventions Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge on the practical application of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings knowledgeable on the psychosocial impact of forced displacement.</p><p></p></section>
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Result of Service<br>Expected Deliverables (within 2 months) • HDP Advisory Group continuously operates, or a new development coordination forum is established. This includes UN, NGOs and development partners, working closely with the Libyan authorities (both recognized and de-facto governments). • Selected municipalities will have councils adopted or updated local development plans that could serve as demonstration sites for the UNCT’s area-based coordination support. • Humanitarian datasets will be responsibly integrated into government-led systems. • A national DRM strategy will be finalized and validated, an interoperable preparedness SOP tested at the national level. At local level, pilots linking early warning and community action will be rolled out so that alerts translate into organized, life‑saving responses.<br> Work Location<br>Tripoli<br> Expected duration<br>2 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Org. Setting and Reporting The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDG's. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Libya and reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader. Responsibilities: Under the delegated authority, the Regional Coordination Officer will provide high-level coordination, analytical and policy support to the RCO and UNCT, contributing to a tangible shift in how the UN operates and how Libyan systems function by June 2026. The incumbent is expected to advance: 1. Local Coordination & Municipal Policy Advisory Support: • Support the UN’s area-based coordination model through regular engagement with municipal councils in the East. • Assist municipalities to integrate displacement management, IDP reintegration, and climate and conflict sensitivity into development and peacebuilding plans. • Facilitate dialogue and coordination between municipal councils, national authorities, UN entities, INGOs, and civil society to ensure coherent, multi-stakeholder planning and implementation. • Coordinate closely with UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes (AFPs) to ensure cross-agency coherence, accountability, and integrated planning at the local level. • Contribute to positioning selected municipalities as demonstration sites for inclusive, evidence-based governance aligned with the UNSDCF. 2. Strengthening Municipal Data Systems: • Consolidate ongoing initiatives to ensure that vetted humanitarian datasets are responsibly integrated into municipal systems for targeting, case management, and resource allocation. • Support interoperability between municipal platforms and national-level systems, promoting harmonized data standards and evidence-informed decision-making. • Support with national institutions to address policy and technical barriers to data-sharing and advance a unified national platform for risk and development information. 3. Institutionalizing DRM, Preparedness and early warning capacities: • Support national counterparts to consolidate nationally owned resilience frameworks and to convene UN technical expertise for finalizing a national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) strategy. • Contribute to the development and testing of a single, inter-institutional SOP for emergency preparedness among national actors. • Support national efforts in strengthening integration between national alert systems and community-level action, enabling timely activation of preparedness measures in health, livelihoods, public safety, and social services. • Coordinate and support UNCT’s emergency preparedness by regularly updating the contingency plan and monitoring early warning indicators and emerging emergencies, working closely with the Rapid Response Mechanism.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, communications, civil engineering or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of certification in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage. A minimum of two (2) year's work experience in Coordination and Communication is required Work experience with Local government is desirable professional experience with the United Nations is an asset. A minimum of 2 years with demonstrated experience in humanitarian and coordination roles is desirable<br> Languages<br>Fluency (Oral and Written) in both English and Arabic is required.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br>
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Consultancy title National Individual Consultant - Communications Consultant <br> Duty station Tripoli, Libya,with field travels required, including to eastern, southern and western Libya. <br> Duration Four months,subject to funding, operational needs and satisfactory performance. <br> Type of contract Individual Consultant - National Consultancy <br> Supervisor UNFPA Representative with close cooperation with International Programmes Coordinator <br> Working arrangement <p>Full-time equivalent level of effort,based in the UNFPA CountryOffice in Tripoli, Libya; 21.75 working days per month. Field missions and event support may be required, subject to security andoperational clearances.</p><br> <br> Expected start date As soon as possible following completion of the selection process <br> <p><strong>Background and Rationale</strong></p><br> <p>UNFPA is the United Nations reproductive health agency. UNFPA works to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. In Libya, UNFPA supports national and sub-national partners to strengthen integrated reproductive health, protection, population-data and youth-responsive programmes, with particular attention to women, girls, adolescents, young people and vulnerable populations.</p><br> <p>The Libya Country Office works in a complex humanitarian and development environment that requires timely, accurate and conflict-sensitive communication. Effective communications are essential to demonstrate results, strengthen public understanding of UNFPA’s mandate, support evidence-based advocacy, mobilize resources, meet donor visibility commitments, and maintain trusted relationships with government institutions, civil society, youth actors, communities, media, donors, the United Nations Country Team and other partners.</p><br> <p>The Communications Consultant will provide sustained national support to strengthen UNFPA Libya’s strategic positioning and visibility across its programme areas. The consultant will translate technical work and field results into clear, compelling and ethical communications products; maintain digital channels and media engagement; support campaigns, events and senior-level visits; and strengthen systems for planning, content clearance, analytics and asset management.</p><br><br> <p><br><strong>Purpose and objective of the consultancy</strong></p><br> <ol> <li> <p>The overall objective of the consultancy is to support UNFPA Libya in planning and implementing coherent, high-quality and results-focused communications that advance the Country Programme, increase the visibility of UNFPA’s contribution, and engage priority audiences in Arabic and English.</p><br> <p>The specific objectives are to:</p><br> <ul> <li>Develop and implement a communications workplan aligned with UNFPA Libya’s programme, advocacy, partnership and resource-mobilization priorities.</li> <li>Produce timely, accurate and audience-appropriate bilingual communications products that communicate results across sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence prevention and response, population data, adolescents and youth, and humanitarian action.</li> <li>Strengthen UNFPA Libya’s digital presence, media engagement, donor visibility and support to campaigns, high-level visits and public events.</li> <li>Establish practical systems for content planning and clearance, media monitoring, communications analytics, visual-asset management and institutional memory.</li> <li>Ensure that all communications uphold dignity, informed consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, conflict sensitivity, accessibility and do-no-harm principles.</li> </ul></li> </ol> <p><strong>Scope of work</strong></p><br> <p>Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Representative and with the close coordination with the International Programme Coordinator or designated Programme Lead, the consultant will undertake the following functions:</p><br> <ol> <li>Strategic communications planning and positioning</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Prepare, regularly update and support implementation of the Country Office communications plan, editorial calendar, audience priorities and performance framework.</li> <li>Advise the Representative and senior management on strategic messaging, positioning, communications opportunities and reputational considerations related to UNFPA’s mandate and programme results.</li> <li>Translate Country Programme priorities, donor-funded results and field evidence into clear communications objectives, key messages and audience-specific products.</li> <li>Develop communications and visibility approaches for priority programme initiatives, including national policy processes, campaigns, launches, international days, field missions and high-level visits.</li> <li>Maintain an efficient internal workflow for requesting, drafting, reviewing, clearing, publishing and archiving communications products.</li> </ul> <p>2. Editorial content, storytelling and senior-management support</p><br> <ul> <li>Draft, edit, proofread and adapt high-quality materials in Arabic and English, including press releases, web stories, human-interest stories, social-media copy, speeches, talking points, briefing notes, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, campaign materials, donor updates and annual reporting inputs.</li> <li>Work with programme and field colleagues and implementing partners to identify strong, evidence-based human-interest stories that demonstrate results and centre the voices, agency and dignity of women, girls, adolescents, young people and affected communities.</li> <li>Prepare communications and background materials for the Representative, senior UNFPA officials, donors, media and other special-interest groups, including support before and during missions and visits.</li> <li>Ensure technical accuracy, consistent messaging and plain-language presentation of sensitive subjects, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, maternal health, gender-based violence, youth participation, population data, displacement and humanitarian needs.</li> <li>Coordinate translation, editing and quality assurance of externally produced or partner-submitted materials before public release.</li> </ul> <p>3. Digital communications and channel management</p><br> <ul> <li>Manage and regularly update UNFPA Libya’s website and social-media channels with relevant, timely and engaging content, in accordance with corporate guidance and approved access arrangements.</li> <li>Plan digital campaigns and content series; adapt products to platform-specific formats; and use accessible practices such as subtitles, accurate captions, descriptive text and readable graphics where appropriate.</li> <li>Monitor audience engagement and channel performance, identify trends and opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to improve reach, relevance and engagement.</li> </ul><br> <ul> <li>Maintain an up-to-date digital content calendar and coordinate inputs from programme, operations, monitoring, field and management colleagues. <ul> <li>Monitor digital conversations, misinformation and emerging issues relevant to UNFPA’s mandate and promptly alert the supervisor to potential communications or reputational risks.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <p>4. Media relations, campaigns, events and partnerships</p><br> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with national and local media, journalists, photographers, content producers and other communications partners.</li> <li>Maintain an updated media map and contact database and support targeted dissemination of press releases, statements, invitations and advocacy materials.</li> <li>Monitor relevant mainstream and online media coverage and provide concise alerts, summaries and recommendations to the Country Office.</li> <li>Support the planning and delivery of media engagements, press events, programme launches, donor visibility moments, campaigns, international days, public events and high-level visits.</li> <li>Contribute actively to joint United Nations communications initiatives, including coordination with the UN Communications Group and relevant regional or headquarters communications teams.</li> <li>Support procurement-related technical inputs and quality assurance for communications services and products, ensuring cost-effectiveness, brand compliance and timely delivery within the consultant’s delegated role.</li> </ul> <p>5. Photography, videography, graphic content and asset management</p><br> <ul> <li>Provide high-quality photography and short-form videography for UNFPA events, programme activities and field missions, and edit or retouch material for appropriate public use.</li> <li>Develop or adapt simple, professional graphics and multimedia products and coordinate with specialized designers, photographers, videographers and production companies when required.</li> <li>Support planning and logistics for photography and film assignments, including shot lists, interview preparation, consent processes, captions, metadata and safe storage.</li> <li>Establish and maintain an organized, searchable communications archive covering publications, press releases, media coverage, photographs, videos, designs, source files, consent records and final approved products.</li> <li>Ensure that the use of images and personal stories complies with UNFPA standards on informed consent, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and protection-sensitive communication.</li> </ul> <p>6. Monitoring, reporting and communications capacity</p><br> <ul> <li>Track implementation of the communications plan and report regularly on outputs, reach, engagement, media uptake, campaign performance, lessons learned and recommended adjustments.</li> <li>Maintain clear evidence of publication and visibility and provide communications inputs to donor reports, proposals, situation reports, annual reports, results summaries and resource-mobilization materials.</li> <li>Support programme and partner colleagues to improve the quality of stories, photographs, captions, visibility materials and communications requests through practical guidance, templates and short coaching sessions.</li> <li>Perform other relevant communications tasks requested by the supervisor and consistent with the purpose, level and duration of the consultancy.</li> </ul> <p>Expected deliverables and payment schedule</p><br> <ol> <li> <p>The consultant will work full-time (21.75 days per month). Payments will be made monthly upon satisfactory completion and approval of the agreed outputs and performance report by UNFPA. The indicative product mix may be adjusted to reflect operational needs, emerging priorities and the final contracting modality, while preserving the overall scope and accountability of the assignment.</p><br> <p>Working arrangements and methodology</p><br> <ul> <li>The consultant will be based at UNFPA Offices in Tripoli, Libya and will work closely with the UNFPA Libya programme, monitoring, operations and field teams, as well as implementing partners and relevant external stakeholders.</li> </ul></li> </ol><br><ul> <li>The consultant is expected to combine strategic planning, regular editorial production, field engagement, event coverage, channel management, media monitoring, analytics and coordination. <ul> <li>Travel to municipalities and field locations, including in eastern, southern and western Libya, may be required subject to UN security procedures, operational clearance, availability of resources and prior authorization by UNFPA.</li> <li>Official travel associated with the assignment will be authorized and arranged in accordance with applicable UNFPA duty-travel policies and procedures.</li> <li>All final public products must be cleared through the agreed UNFPA approval process before publication or dissemination. The consultant may not issue public statements, speak on behalf of UNFPA or commit the organization externally unless specifically authorized.</li> <li>All core deliverables must be available in English. Public-facing products will be prepared in Arabic and/or English according to audience and channel requirements, with high-quality editing and translation.</li> <li>The consultant will not exercise supervisory authority over UNFPA personnel or implementing partners and will not approve expenditures. Any technical role in communications procurement or production will remain subject to UNFPA procedures and delegated authority.</li> </ul></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications and Experience: </strong></p><br><p><strong>Education: </strong></p><br><ul> <li>A first-level university degree in communications, journalism, public information, media studies, digital communications, political science, international relations or another relevant field is required.</li> <li>An advanced university degree in a communications-related field is a strong asset.</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge and Experience: </strong></p><br> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience at national or international level in communications, public information, journalism, digital media, multimedia production or a related field</li> </ul> <br></li> <li>Demonstrated experience producing high-quality communications materials for different audiences and formats, including web, social media, print, campaigns and public events. <ul> <li>Proven bilingual writing, editing and storytelling experience in Arabic and English, supported by relevant samples.</li> <li>Proven experience in photography, videography and/or graphic design, supported by a portfolio or comparable evidence of previous work.</li> <li>Experience managing social-media channels, website content, digital campaigns and communications analytics.</li> <li>Good knowledge of the Libyan institutional, media, civil-society and sub-national context, including sensitivity to regional and conflict dynamics.</li> <li>Previous experience with a United Nations entity, international development or humanitarian organization, government institution or civil-society organization is an asset but is not required.</li> <li>Knowledge of and experience incontext and gender-sensitive reporting, including communicating on sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, gender equality, adolescents and youth, population data or humanitarian action is highly desirable.</li> </ul></li> <li> <ul> <li>Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, storytelling and message-development skills, with strong attention to detail and factual accuracy.</li> <li>Proficiency in current office applications, social-media platforms, content-management systems and digital analytics tools.</li> <li>Working ability with commonly used photography, video-editing and graphic-design software. Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Canva or equivalent applications is an asset.</li> <li>Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to handle competing priorities, respond quickly to emerging needs and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Sound judgment in handling sensitive information, protection risks, consent, reputational considerations and communications involving vulnerable people.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with government, media, civil society, communities, donors, UN agencies and colleagues from different technical backgrounds.</li> </ul> <br></li> </ul><br><p><strong>Languages: </strong></p><br><ul> <li>Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken, is required.</li> <li>Ability to draft clear, accurate and audience-appropriate public communications in both languages is required.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Competencies: </strong></p><br><p><strong>Values:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Exemplifying integrity, </li> <li>Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, </li> <li>Embracing cultural diversity, </li> <li>Embracing change</li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies: </strong></p><br><ul> <li>Achieving results,</li> <li>Being accountable,</li> <li>Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,</li> <li>Thinking analytically and strategically,</li> <li>Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,</li></ul><p><strong>Functional Competencies:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Strategic communications planning and implementation.</li> <li>Bilingual writing, editing, storytelling and public information.</li> <li>Digital communications, social media, website management and analytics.</li> <li>Media relations, campaign management and event communications.</li> <li>Photography, videography, visual storytelling and asset management.</li> <li>Protection-sensitive, gender-responsive, conflict-sensitive and ethical communication.</li> <li>Partnership building, donor visibility and inter-agency coordination.</li></ul>Application requirements<ul> <li>Updated CV or P11 demonstrating relevant communications, digital-media, editorial, photography, videography, design and stakeholder-engagement experience.</li> <li>Motivation note demonstrating understanding of the assignment and the proposed approach to delivering the consultancy scope.</li> <li>Portfolio or links to relevant work. Applicants should include representative bilingual writing samples and evidence of photography, videography, graphic design and/or digital campaign work.</li> <li>Financial proposal indicating the daily or monthly consultancy fee, as required by the procurement process.</li> <li>At least two professional references.</li></ul><br> </div>