Ref.
2026/DHOPCDPASIA/15663
Job offer type
Field staff jobs
Type of contract
CDDU
Activity sectors
Género, derechos y modernización del Estado ; Social protection and decent work ; Vocational training, Integration, Employment ; Health systems
Deadline date
2026/07/05 23:59
Contract
Employee
Duration
12 mois
Deputy Head of Project / Chef.fe de Projet Adjoint Sociétés Inclusives AMLAC (M/W)
Département Capital humain et Développement social - CHDS > Pôle Protection sociale & Travail décent
Published on : 2026/06/19
AMERICAS
FRANCE
PARIS
Mission description
Under the supervision of the Head of Project, the Deputy Head of Project is responsible for the operational management, coordination with the UC and the administrative and financial team and support to the Head of Project in the implementation of Component 1 of the TEI Inclusive Societies Project.
He/she ensures the effective delivery of activities, the coordination between technical, coordination and administrative-financial functions, and the overall operational performance of the project.
The Deputy Head of Project acts as the central operational pivot of the project and supports the Head of Project in steering and managing the project.
The Deputy Head of Project will be responsible for the following non-exhaustive responsibilities and tasks:
1) Operational Management, Planning and Delivery
• Structures and manages the full activity pipeline, including identification missions, preparation and validation of action fiches (CC), implementation and capitalisation, in collaboration with the head of project
• Coordinates the development and consolidation of annual and multi-country work plans
• Ensures alignment between activity planning, financial forecasting and procurement processes, and the administrative and financial team
• Ensures alignment of activities with all programme processes in close collaboration with the Coordination Unit
• Coordinates/Supervises the preparation of financial and technical reporting and all internal and external reports
• Ensures the regular update and effective use of Expertise France planning and monitoring tools to support accountability, reporting and decision-making
2) Team Coordination and Line Management
• Ensures the coordination of the project team (technical team of C1, experts, Coordination Unit, admin-fin team) with the head of project
• Manages and supports the administrative and financial team (RAF and Project Assistants)
• Manages and supports the Coordination Unit
• Works in close coordination with the RAF to ensure the operational feasibility of activities
• Manages and oversees the operational interface with the Coordination Unit, particularly on EF/consortium coordination matters
• Organises and facilitates team meetings and internal coordination mechanisms in close collaboration with the Head of project
• Monitors workload distribution, priorities and delivery timelines and contributes to securing compliance with EF procedures through proper planning and coordination
• Sets objectives and evaluates staff under direct management,
• Participates to the evaluations of project teams with the head of project
• Is in charge of recruitment processes of the positions under is direct management and coordinates other recruitment processes
• Participates in all HR decisions
• Is in charge of new staff under direct management on boarding, training needs assessment, share of EF procedures and participates to the on boarding of technical team of C1;
• Follows with head of project and with the security department, the proper application of EF security process and procedures.
3) Support to the Head of Project
• Supports the Head of Project in the operational steering of the project by structuring decision-making processes and ensuring the availability of reliable and up-to-date information
• Ensures consistency between operational realities and strategic orientations
• Contributes to the preparation of governance bodies (CC, COPIL) and supports the Head of Project in interactions with INTPA and consortium partners
• Represents the project in meetings with partners and stakeholders, as delegated, ensuring alignment with agreed positions and priorities
4) Knowledge Management and Information Systems
• Ensures effective circulation of information and documentation within the project team
• Structures and maintains a shared project workspace and documentation system
• When needed, ensures consistency across thematic areas (gender, social protection, care) and avoids duplication of activities
Project or context description
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are currently facing a challenging global geopolitical and economic environment characterised by uncertainty and a series of crises. The region is struggling to recover from the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and return to the financial levels of 2019. According to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC, 2022), inflation rates are high, and labour informality is growing. Fiscal space remains limited. The pandemic added almost 50 million more people to the poverty line, and the region is trying to reduce poverty and inequality while experiencing a precarious recovery of jobs. The region continues to face high levels of inequality, particularly regarding income, making it one of the most unequal regions in the world. To collaborate in addressing these challenges, this Project aims to promote social cohesion, gender, socio-economic equality and tackle social issues.
This Project based on the long-standing strategic partnership of the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean, aims to foster the social dimension of the Global Gateway (GG) in LAC, bringing a participatory and multistakeholder approach to the GG Investment Agenda (GGIA) and providing an opportunity for collaborations among the public, private, and non-profit sectors in their respective roles.
The Project main objective is to contribute to tackle gender and other inequalities, reduce poverty and social exclusion, and enhance social cohesion within and between LAC countries, through 3 specific objectives:
1. Improving equal access to social rights, social services, and justice for vulnerable groups in all their diversity, notably women, children, and youth, and the bottom poorest 40% income or wealth households.
2. More inclusive, accountable, and transparent public institutions promoting equity-driven and gender-responsive public finance models to reinforce social policies and protection systems, with special emphasis on women, children, and youth, and the bottom poorest 40% income or wealth households.
3. New solutions able to foster and unblock investments that boost social innovation, the resilience of social systems, and just, socially responsible, and inclusive green and digital transitions.
The Project is funded by the EU (DG INTPA) and implemented by six partners that have a strong commitment to work together with other EU Member States and partner countries to address global challenges, mitigate their consequences and allow a social, green, and digital transition while upholding human rights, democracy, good governance, the rule of law and gender equality. The members of the consortium are:
- The Spanish Cooperation (AECID and FIIAPP) – with FIIAPP as the leader of the consortium;
- The French Cooperation (AFD Group with Expertise France as main implementing agency);
- The German Cooperation (GIZ);
- The Italian Cooperation (IILA and AICS).
The project started on the 17th December 2024 and will have a duration of 4,5 years. It aims to cover the LAC region with a focus on some strategic countries, with a total budget of 43M EUR.
Required profile
• Minimum a Master’s degree in social sciences, international development, or other related field;
• At least, ten years’ experience of project management of extensive project with proven hierarchical management of extensive team (multicultural and remote management be an asset);
• At least ten years of work experience in national, regional or large scale co-operation programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean;
• Aware and trained on gender, social protection, care issues, in particular in LAC region;
• Proven in-depth knowledge of the European institutions, the EU Delegations in the region, as well as the Global Gateway strategy and EU Policy Cycle, including EU financial and administrative rules and procedures, particularly those of MPCA;
• In-depth knowledge and work experience in/with other EU Member State sectorial institutions that work on social cohesion, inequalities and women empowerment;
• Knowledge of AFD Group and Team France (MEAE, DGT…) activities and programmes in Latin-America and the Caribbean;
• Capacity to mobilize high-quality experts and diverse networks on social cohesion subjects;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines;
• Availability to travel in EU and LAC countries as needed;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, French and Spanish is essential. Knowledge of Portuguese will be considered an asset.
Additional information
• Job location: Paris, France
• Contract information: the contract period is for 12/18 months (renewable until the end of the project). We offer an EF contract with a competitive salary and benefit package, which includes comprehensive insurance cover, social security, pension contribution, etc.
• Starting date: as soon as possible
Documents for application:
• A CV
• A cover letter
• Three business references including email and telephone contacts
• Applications must include the project reference: 24PSE0C007 – TEI-SI / CPA
Candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their application as soon as possible. Expertise France reserves the right to pre-select candidates before the recruitment closing date.
Deadline for application : 2026/07/05 23:59
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.