Position details
| Vacancy id | VAC-37687 |
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| Job title | VAC-37687 National consultant |
| Location | Fezzan region, Libya |
| Apply by | 27-Oct-2025 |
| Start date | 03-Nov-2025 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Number of vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification |
Advanced degree in master’s degree /Engineer or equivalent) in irrigated agriculture, agricultural hydraulics, integrated water management, or related field (essential). |
| Sector experience |
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in agricultural project management, irrigation, or rural development, including at least 5 years in irrigated agriculture projects. year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in agricultural development, community engagement or seed management (essential). |
| Geographical experience |
Minimum of 10 year/s of experience in Africa (essential). |
| Languages |
Fluent in Arabic (essential). Fluent in English (essential). |
| CTG overview |
CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good! But do you know who we are? And what do we do? We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions. Here’s a list of services we offer: Visit www.ctg.org to find out more. |
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| Overview of position |
Our client is working to advance sustainable agriculture, promote responsible management of natural resources, and strengthen resilience to climate change. Through its global programs and strategic partnerships, Our cleint supports countries in designing forward-looking policies and implementing innovative solutions that promote the efficient, equitable, and sustainable use of natural resources — with a particular focus on agricultural water management. In Libya, agriculture is predominantly dependent on irrigation, particularly in the Fezzan region, where irrigated schemes serve as the cornerstone of food production. However, these systems are increasingly constrained by aging infrastructure, limited water productivity, and fragmented governance of water resources. The project OSRO/LIB/031/ITA, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented by Our client, aims to strengthen water governance and productivity, modernize irrigation systems, and enhance both local and institutional capacities. |
| Role objectives |
The project is structured around four main outcomes: 1. Development of water governance and productivity management plans through the MerWatplatform. 2. Rehabilitation and modernization of the Ghadwa irrigated scheme. 3. Strengthening of human and institutional capacities. 4. Project monitoring, and evaluation. In this context, Our Client is recruiting a consultant to provide technical expertise, ensure the effective coordination of project activities, strengthen water governance and productivity, and support the development of local and institutional capacities in the Fezzan region.
Coordination and Technical Management - Supervise overall project implementation and ensure the quality of interventions. - Facilitate coordination among national and local institutions, partners, and service providers. - Plan, monitor, and document all project activities. - Identify and document all stakeholders and service providers in Fezzan and at the national level, in line with the project’s activities. Strengthening Water Governance and Enhancing Water Productivity - Assess institutional and technical needs in agricultural water management. - Analyze governance and policies related to irrigation and sustainable water use. - Coordinate the collection and analysis of data on water use and productivity. - Support the integration of these data into the MerWat-Libya platform and validate technical information. - Facilitate the preparation of water productivity management plans and ensure project activity coherence. Support for Irrigated Scheme Rehabilitation and Modernization - Support preparation and validation of the Ghadwa irrigated scheme rehabilitation plan, coordinating technical studies. - Monitor and coordinate modernization works with farmers, technical service providers, and local institutions. - Support the establishment and operation of local water user associations and producer organizations. - Supervise pre- and post-rehabilitation data collection to measure impacts on water productivity and efficiency. Local and Institutional Capacity Development - Organize and monitor technical and institutional training for partners and beneficiaries. - Support logistics and coordination of study tours for staff and farmers. - Collaborate with Libyan universities and CIHEAM Bari to develop the master’s program “Water Management and Productivity.” - Identify capacity development needs and support the capitalization of training results. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Communication - Contribute to the establishment and monitoring of project performance indicators. - Support baseline studies and data collection for M&E purposes. - Implement the communication and visibility plan, including production of notes, technical briefs, photos… - Prepare monthly and semi-annual technical reports on project progress and provide recommendations. - Participate in result capitalization and final lessons learned synthesis. Administrative and Logistical Support - Ensure technical and administrative liaison between Our client, local authorities, and partners. - Support annual planning, logistics for missions and workshops, and service provider coordination. - Participate in coordination meetings and contribute to knowledge management and project visibility.
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| Project reporting |
Supervisor Land and water Officer |
| Key competencies |
- Knowledge: Good understanding of the Libyan agricultural and institutional context, particularly in the Fezzan region. - Skills: Strong planning, technical communication, teamwork, and institutional diplomacy skills. Excellent communication, coordination, and time management abilities. - Organizational skills, rigor, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. - Ability to work effectively with diverse institutional and technical partners. - Strong results orientation and initiative. |
| Team management |
This role dose not require team management skills |
| Further information |
No further information, |
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Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training. · CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility · CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role. |
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