Funded by the European Union, the project "Initiative for a Sustainable and Strategic Blue Economy in Angola" aims to promote a strategic and sustainable blue economy in Angola, including the conservation and sustainable management of marine resources and coastal ecosystems in a climate change context. This project takes place in a context where Angola, endowed with significant maritime potential (1,650 km of coastline), seeks to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, while facing challenges such as overfishing, climate change, and the low competitiveness of fisheries sectors.

• The project consists of 3 components, with a total budget of nearly €29 million:
  Component 1 (implemented by Camões I.P.): National capacity to preserve and sustainably manage marine biological resources in a climate change context is strengthened.
• Component 2 (implemented by FIAP and FAO): Sustainable aquatic food value chains are professionalized to improve inclusion and sustainability, particularly by adopting circular economy principles.
• Component 3 (implemented by Expertise France): Aquatic food products meet quality and safety standards, with appropriate certification and traceability, and are promoted in local, regional and international markets.

Expertise France, as a key partner in the consortium (with FIAP as lead, Camões I.P. and FAO), is responsible for implementing Component 3 of the project, with a budget of nearly €6 million. Expertise France will mobilize a multidisciplinary team based in Angola and France, in close coordination with consortium partners and Angolan authorities (Ministry of Fisheries, INAPEM, etc.). This project aligns with EU priorities for sustainable development (SDGs 14, 5, 8) and will strengthen synergies with other initiatives.
Missions

Reporting to the Sustainable Development Department and the Geographical Department of Expertise France, and based in Luanda under the supervision of the Country Office, the Team Leader is responsible for the proper execution of the project, achievement of set objectives, and implementation of Expertise France procedures. He/she is also in charge of external representation and institutional coordination for the project, internal coordination and reporting, quality control of interventions, and strategic guidance for the Expertise France team based in Angola.

The Team Leader will be supported by a team consisting of a deputy technical coordinator and PSU resources (finance, logistics, HR, etc.), also based in Luanda, as well as numerous key experts to be mobilized as needed. The project team will be hosted within Expertise France's country office (currently being established).
The component coordinator will facilitate linkages and ensure productive collaboration with all other implementing partners and national institutions, ensuring project implementation with appropriate cooperation from all relevant stakeholders in the country.

1.  Strategic and Operational Project Management
•    Develop and implement strategic and operational planning for project activities.
•    Provide strategic guidance to the team to achieve project objectives.
•    Plan activities and monitor implementation, respecting deadlines, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring alignment between project activities/deliverables and expected results.
•    Propose strategic adjustments based on contextual challenges or opportunities.
•    Lead project execution by ensuring operational translation of project directions into activity planning (timeline, budget forecasts, etc.) and timely delivery of deliverables (within budget and quality standards).
•    Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) activities to measure impact and ensure accountability, in coordination with the project's MEAL expert.
•    Supervise proper implementation of events, activities, expert missions, study visits, and other project activities.

2. Internal Coordination and Reporting
•    Oversee internal coordination of the project team, liaising with headquarters and the PSU in Luanda to ensure administrative, logistical, and operational coherence with overall strategy and timeline.
•    Ensure compliance with Expertise France procedures (expense eligibility rules, procurement, contracts, reports) in coordination with the PSU and headquarters team.
•    Lead preparation of internal reporting, planning, and forecasting exercises for Expertise France (3 exercises per year).
•    Guarantee production and submission of narrative and financial reports on time and according to donor requirements, as well as transmission of necessary information to the Country Office/PSU to ensure overall procedural compliance (procurement, contract development and monitoring).
•    Ensure transmission of information for proper financial management of the project to the Country Office/PSU (implementation and operation of monitoring tools, project budget consumption and execution, financial reporting exercises, etc.).
•    Organize and lead periodic coordination meetings with the Expertise France team in Angola, headquarters, and implementing partners.

3. External Representation and Institutional Coordination
•    Ensure official representation of the project to national authorities, the EU Delegation, and consortium representatives.
•    Maintain and strengthen working relationships with implementing partners, the EU Delegation, and national institutions.
•    Ensure alignment of project activities with national policies and priorities.
•    Foster smooth collaboration and communication with consortium members.
•    Promote synergies with other sector initiatives to maximize impact.

4. Quality Control and Compliance
•    Supervise technical and operational quality of interventions in compliance with donor and Expertise France standards.
•    Conduct regular field missions to assess progress and resolve potential bottlenecks.
•    Implement accountability mechanisms for transparent and effective execution.