Expertise France is the French public agency for international development cooperation. It is a subsidiary of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group and the second-largest agency of its kind in Europe. Our mission: to strengthen public policies in our partner countries in a sustainable way. Working alongside public actors, civil society, and the private sector, we design and implement projects that stimulate innovation and reinforce their actions to benefit everyone. Through our expertise in governance, security, climate, health, education, entrepreneurship, cultural and creative industries etc., Expertise France contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in over 140 countries, with public funding from French and European sources.

Since 2016, Expertise France has been supporting Libya’s economic recovery through programs that strengthen the private sector, improve access to finance, support economic and public finance reforms, and enhance employability through skills development. In the field of economic development, the agency focuses on building institutional capacities, supporting key economic reforms, and promoting sustainable private sector growth.

The objective of this assignment is to support the effective day-to-day implementation of assigned components by ensuring structured coordination, systematic follow-up, timely documentation, and smooth interaction among stakeholders and internal teams. The Project Support Officer will work closely with the Chiefs of Components and project teams to support implementation activities, including:

• Supporting the preparation and coordination of project activities, missions, workshops, and meetings
• Assisting in scheduling, logistical preparation, and internal coordination with relevant EF units
• Providing drafting and organizational support for documents related to activities (e.g. notes, agendas, summaries)
• Supporting coordination with national counterparts, experts, and service providers, based on guidance from the Chiefs of Components

All activities will be implemented under the direction of the Chiefs of Components

Under the supervision of the Chiefs of Components for the components to which they are assigned, the Project Support Officer will provide operational and coordination support. The scope of services includes:

3.1.1 Project and Activity Coordination

·         Track workplans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables across assigned components

·         Ensure systematic follow-up on routine coordination tasks, deadlines, and action points

·         Follow up with international and national experts on assignments, deliverables, and reporting requirements

·         Support coordination with key partners and stakeholders

·         Maintain trackers for missions, activities, ToRs, and deliverables

3.1.2 Documentation and Reporting Support

·         Support the compilation and organization of inputs for internal reporting and progress tracking

·         Maintain orderly documentation on shared platforms (e.g. Wimi), ensuring accessibility and version control

·         Support alignment of documents with Expertise France and EU templates, under guidance from the Chiefs of Components

·         Supporting the preparation and coordination of project activities, missions, workshops, and meetings

·         Assisting in scheduling, logistical preparation, and internal coordination with relevant EF units

·         Providing drafting and organizational support for documents related to activities (e.g. notes, agendas, summaries)

·         Supporting coordination with national counterparts, experts, and service providers, based on guidance from the Chiefs of Components

3.1.3 Stakeholder and Mission Coordination

·         Support the logistical and administrative preparation of meetings and missions, under guidance from the Chiefs of Components

·         Assist with scheduling, preparation of agendas, attendance lists, and follow-up notes

·         Facilitate coordination with Expertise France internal teams (logistics, finance, procurement) for agreed activities

3.1.4 Event and Mission Logistics Coordination

·         Support the coordination of logistical arrangements for events and missions, based on agreed plans and instructions

·         Assist in consolidating logistical requirements (venues, participants, interpretation, equipment) and sharing them with relevant EF units

·         Support the preparation of logistical checklists, participant lists, and attendance records

·         Assist with post-event logistical follow-up and documentation

The Project Support Officer will contribute to the smooth implementation of programs by ensuring effective coordination, organization, and follow-up across assigned components. Expected results include:

·         Improved day-to-day coordination and communication among project teams, experts, and partners

·         Timely follow-up on agreed actions, deadlines, and coordination tasks

·         Well-organized and accessible project documentation

·         Increased efficiency in the preparation and implementation of meetings, missions, and events

·         Enhanced continuity and coherence across components supported by Expertise France