As the Team Leader for the Digital Connectivity project in Central Asia, you will be responsible for managing the project team in Astana, overseeing project implementation, and ensuring the achievement of project objectives. You will need to be able to travel to meet with stakeholders and contribute to the smooth running of the project. The position implies a high degree of autonomy and interpersonal skills appropriate to working in an international and multicultural environment, as well as strong managerial skills.

Key Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list, subject to changes):

·         Lead the overall planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project in Central Asia across all 4 components;

·         Manage project resources, including budgets, timelines, and human resources, to ensure efficient and effective project implementation;

·         Consolidate and coordinate the work of staff and experts, both hired by Expertise France and the other consortium agencies;

·         Coordinate with Expertise France headquarters, other Member State agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational strategies and policies;

·         Ensure the smooth running of the project office in Astana and recruitment of local staff;

·         Coordinate evaluation and closure activities after the end of the implementation period;

·         Represent the project vis-à-vis the EU Delegation, the project beneficiaries, and the partners;

·         Represent the project in steering committees and events, workshops and conferences;

·         Liaison with European partners and relevant national and regional counterparts to ensure a smooth implementation of the action, avoid overlapping and maximize synergies;

·         Report to the EU Delegation in Astana on strategic and operational updates;

·         Represent Expertise France and the consortium in meetings, conferences, and other events, showcasing project achievements and fostering collaboration with external partners.

Internal and external project coordination

·         Ensure day-to-day coordination between Focal points and Technical Experts;

·         Coordinate the project’s implementation between countries, provide backstopping support, and approve key documents;

·         Day-to-day coordination between European implementing agencies.

EF internal liaison

·         Ensure the interface between the project and EF HQ;

·         Ensure compliance with the specifications/contract, anticipate and manage risks and developments relating to the project and alert hierarchy if necessary;

·         Represent EF in the various bodies involved in project monitoring;

·         Report regularly to HQ (monthly, quarterly and annual reports).