Regarding the implementation of the "Initiative for a Strategic and Sustainable Blue Economy in Angola", funded by the European Union, Expertise France is seeking a Deputy Team Leader – National Technical Expert.

Attached to the Geographical Department of Expertise France and positioned in Luanda under the supervision of the Team Leader and Country Director, the Deputy Team Leader supports the Team Leader in the implementation of activities by supervising the key experts mobilized and actively participates in the operational management of the project.

The Deputy Team Leader will be the focal point for the mobilization of key experts (short-term/long-term expertise), will facilitate contacts with national stakeholders, will participate in field missions and trainings, and will provide technical contributions throughout the implementation of the project.

More specifically, without this list being exhaustive, his/her tasks will include:

1. Operational implementation and expert management

• Identify expertise needs for the various activities and ensure the adequate mobilization of technical experts as the coordinator of the technical expertise and assistance provided.
• Support the project team in the recruitment process of key experts (ToRs, contracting, validation of workplan and deliverables) under the strategic guidance of the Team Leader.
• Directly supervise key experts during their missions and providing guidance to technical experts when necessary.
• Ensure the daily execution of field activities as per the defined work plans, while ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables. Lead in organising key activities (workshops, meetings, etc.) with the support of the Team Leader.
• Identify operational risks and propose mitigation measures to the Team Leader.
• Propose practical improvements to tools/processes based on feedback from experts.
• Oversee the logistics of expert missions and ensure compliance with procurement and financial procedures for field activities, in liaison with the Project Support Unit (PSU).

2. Technical support and quality assurance

• Advise the Team Leader on the technical aspects of the project and draft the necessary operational documents (e.g. operational procedures, training manuals, presentations, etc.) for validation by the Team Leader.
• Provide technical contributions on the various types of expertise planned (e.g., review of reports, methodologies).
• Conduct spot checks in the field to monitor the implementation of activities.
• Ensures the evaluation and quality control assurance of the activities implemented and the project results.

3. Liaison with stakeholders

• Act as project focal point for national counterparts on technical considerations.
• Facilitate the interactions of key experts with local actors (logistics, contextual briefings, etc.).
• Report institutional challenges to the Team Leader for resolution at the strategic level.
• Ensure the integration of gender and youth inclusion in activities.
• Promote synergies and avoid duplication with existing or parallel interventions.

4. Knowledge management and reporting

• Contribute to internal and external reporting processes to ensure transparency, coordination, and accountability, by monitoring the indicators of the logical framework, and ensuring the collection and analysis of field data.
• Consolidate the technical contributions of experts for reports to the donor (EUD) and exchanges with implementing partners (FIAP, Camões I.P., FAO).
• Support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) processes by consolidating expert data for reports.
• Participate in the capitalization process to bring out lessons learned and good practices from the implementation.
• Contribute to the proper archiving of project documents (technical deliverables, training materials).