Mission Description

As part of a Team Europe Initiative (TEI), bringing together the European Commission and five European bilateral cooperation agencies, the Technical Assistance (TA) Hub will support the Syrian government to reinforce institutional systems and capacities. The TA Hub will serve as a central entry point for TA requests, linking the priorities expressed by the Syrian government with the relevant expertise, in coordination and complementarity with other actors and initiatives. The TA Hub is designed as a fully demand-driven mechanism to facilitate and coordinate access to Technical Assistance.

The Deputy Project Manager (DPM) of the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) Technical Assistance Hub for Syria, will support the Project Manager in the overall coordination and implementation of the project. They will oversee day-to-day operations, including logistics, MEAL, budget monitoring, and risk management, while ensuring the smooth functioning of project activities. The Deputy Project Manager will contribute to financial and narrative reporting, supervise the logistics teams, and act as Project Manager in their absence to ensure continuity of project implementation.

Main Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Deputy Project Manager (DPM) will include:

•    Maintaining continuous coordination and dialogue with the Secretariat;
•    Support the Project Manager in the overall planning, coordination, and day-to-day implementation of the Technical Assistance Hub;
•    Oversee the management and coordination of the Project Management Unit (PMU), including the supervision of the Logistics Officer and the Action Manager;
•    Coordinate and support the TA HUB technical assistance request management process, including the structuring and formalisation of requests channelled by the Secretariat, support to scoping missions, and preparation and validation of Technical Assistance Plans (TAPs);
•    Contribute to the development and implementation of the Operational Handbook, including eligibility criteria and operational procedures;
•    Organise and facilitate coordination mechanisms with consortium partners, including Steering Committee meetings and Team Europe coordination meetings, to ensure effective allocation and follow-up of technical assistance requests;
•    Provide operational guidance and day-to-day support to consortium partners on implementation modalities and operational issues;
•    Monitor budget implementation, support financial tracking, and contribute to risk management and mitigation planning;
•    Oversee logistics, security, and transportation arrangements to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities;
•    Contribute to the preparation of narrative and financial reports, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and reporting deadlines;
•    Act as Project Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of project management and stakeholder coordination.