Colombia: Project officer - H/F - Somos Iberoamérica / Somos Ibero-América

Organization: Bibliothèques Sans Frontières
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 01 Mar 2017

Libraries Without Borders

Libraries Without Borders is a French NGO that was founded in 2007. LWB works so that every man and woman across the globe can live with dignity and grow with easy, free, and open access to libraries, information, and education, while at the same time promoting cultural diversity. With an annual budget of 5 million Euros, LWB is now registered as a referent in its field. More information is available on www.librarieswithoutborders.org
To join our team is not only to become a part of an organisation that is personal, young, and dynamic in its growth but also to take part in innovative projects that have a social impact. We put the career advancement of our members at the heart of our human resources management philosophy through training sessions, a collaborative work environment, etc.
LWB’s Colombian program
LWB/BSF, in partnership with the Red Nacional de Bibliotecas of the Ministry of Culture in Colombia, will implement a program of 20 Ideas Box – i.e. “Mobile Public Libraries” part of the national network of public libraries aimed at peace building processes in remote rural areas in the country. As a result of this, we are aiming at establishing a national and regional representation with operational attributions in Bogota in order to better coordinate and develop our activities in the country.
Position within the organization
The Field Expert is under the direct authority of the Program Coordinator. S/he will work closely with the National Public Library program team.
DUTIES

Operations management

Implementing the project formulated within the country in a coherence with financial, thematic and strategic goals
Coordination with the National Public Library program officer to define the program implementation schedule
Coordination with the Logistic department of the National Public Library to ensure that each Ideas box under his/her supervision is properly implemented within the approved timeframe
Monitoring and evaluation of the program
Preparation of reports
Visibility and communication
Capitalization on the IdeasBox program process

Security

Responsible for the security of the Ideas Box under his/her supervision

Community Management
Lots of field trip to rural areas within Colombia
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Formal training in project management/international relations or equivalent professional experience
Specialist in educational, cultural, or technology sectors is preferred
Experience/expertise of Colombia and post-conflict contexts is a plus
Mastery of Spanish/English languages/ French is a plus**Experience**:**
Professional experience in positions with equivalent responsibility in the international cooperation sectors
Knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian response processes of various organisations is essential
Experience working in community management
Knowledge of the process of financial management and reporting of donors (i.e. EU, UN system)