Cities Alliance
The Cities Alliance is the preeminent global partnership for the promotion of cities in poverty reduction and sustainable development. Headquartered in Brussels, it is a unique partnership with diverse members – local authorities, national governments, international non-governmental organisations, foundations and multi-lateral organisations  – which have come together to strengthen both impacts and coherence in urban development.

The Cities Alliance’s overall objectives are to support cities in providing effective local government, an active citizenship and a growing economy characterised by both public and private investment.

Functional Responsibilities
1. Provide support to grant monitoring and evaluation, and closure in each country by:

•Visit projects activities in the field to verify reported information.
•Keep regular communication and exchange with grantee in each project location.
•Coordinate timely receipt of required inputs from implementing partners.
•Support the communication key project partners (e.g local authorities).
•Read and provide written comments on monthly, milestone, and final progress reports    submitted by grantees.
•Support coordination of capacity development of the grantees on project management, participatory planning, community engagement and gender by organizing events and workshops.
•Follow up and monitor the work of the implementing partner as per approved training, work plans, task orders and budget.

2. Draft well-written, properly researched, and edited narrative inputs for reports, and terms of references, as requested;

3. Support coordination, organization, and reporting of project steering committee meetings (including the donor, grantee, the city authority), learning and local public events;

4. Support the collection of data, and civic engagement activities;

5. As assigned, travel to project locations to participate in quality assurance visits; meet with partners; participate in rapid, baseline, or impact assessment; and/or, participate in team meetings;

6. Perform any other duties as might be required for the successful implementation of the projects

Application period: 15-Apr-2024 to 31-May-2024.

Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Skills

Education

•First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in architecture, urban development, social science, environmental studies, administration or related disciplines is required

Experience

•A minimum of 2 years of experience in project management or supporting the management of projects on climate adaptation, local development or social inclusion or closely related experience is required
•Experience in local community and stakeholder engagement is desirable

Languages

•Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Travel

•Willingness to travel across the country to visit project sites is required.

Competencies
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues cont