Country: France
Closing date: 30 Jun 2016
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 Europe program: providing aid to refugees
In November 2015 LWB launched the Ideas Box program in the countries with the largest influx of refugees and migrants, with the goal of promoting their access to information and facilitating the development of psychosocial and educational activities by our on-site partners. This program has already been implemented in Greece, and will be launched in France at the camp in Grande-Synthe and in Germany (Düsseldorf) in July 2016.
Position within the organization
The Regional Manager for our operations in Europe is under the direct authority of the Desk Manager, is responsible for a team of 3 people, and manages the structuring of BSF’s operational strategy in Europe.
DUTIES
Analysis of regional context/Understanding of issues
Analysis of regional dynamics and trends in a humanitarian, geopolitical, and security contexts
Planning of regional intervention strategies
Strategic contributions to the desk
Operations management
Implementing intervention strategy within Europe in a coherence with financial, thematic and strategy goals
Identification of new operational and financial opportunities
Representing LWB to partners, authorities, and sponsors
Overseeing the quality of programs and their pertinence to the European strategy and protocol of LWB
Team management
Security
Responsible for the security of team members, operations, and means of the regional strategy
Responsible for analysis and feedback of security procedures
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 the European area is a plus
Mastery of the French and English Languages
Experience:**
At least 3 years 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 on large scale projects is essential
Knowledge of the process of financial management and reporting of humanitarian sponsors
MODALITIES
Contract type: 12 month CDD – autonomous
Start date: As soon as possible
Place: LWB Headquarters (Montreuil)
Payment: Starting annual salary of 27k€ + restaurant vouchers + 50% reimbursement of transportation costs
How to apply:
To apply, send your application to: recrute@bibliosansfrontieres.org with the subject line: “CDD/ RESP EUROPE”