Islamic Development Bank

Field Representative Libya

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Duty station
🇱🇾 Tripoli, Libya
Country / area
Libya
Region
Africa
UN system
Multilateral Bank
Requisition ID
5890
Closes
8/5/2026, 12:00:00 AM

About this role

The Islamic Development Bank seeks a Field Representative based in Tripoli, Libya, to oversee the effective functioning of the Field Representative Office and coordinate the implementation of IsDB-financed projects in Mali. Reporting to the Country Office Manager at the Regional Hub of Rabat, the incumbent is responsible for supervising project pipelines, liaising with government entities and executing agencies, and resolving implementation challenges. Key duties include facilitating Bank missions, conducting field visits to assess project sites, and preparing detailed implementation and completion reports. The role also involves relationship management by identifying new business opportunities, co-financing partnerships, and representing the Bank in technical and financial meetings. The candidate must disseminate IsDB guidelines and strategic orientations to stakeholders and prepare monthly reports on portfolio performance and socio-economic developments. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or economic field, a Master’s degree as an advantage, and at least eight years of professional experience in the development sector, including five years in a specific sector. Strong project management, people management, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with fluency in both English and Arabic.

Key requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • 8 years development sector experience
  • 5 years specific sector experience

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree
  • PMP certification
  • Experience in Mali

Requirements at a glance

Min. experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in the development sector, of which minimum 5 years in a specific sector.
Required degree
Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Education/Energy/Food Security/Health Management/Rural Development/Transportation/Water Management/Engineering or related fields; Master’s degree would be an advantage.
Languages
English, Arabic

OVERVIEW

Business Unit: Operations
Department:Regional Hub of Rabat
Location:Tripoli, Libya
Closing Date:5-Aug-2026

JOB PURPOSE

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the concerned COM at the Regional Hub of Rabat, the Field Representative ensures the effective functioning of the FR Office and undertakes a coordination role in supervising the implementation of IsDB financed projects in Mali.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

General Operational Duties:

  • • Contribute to the development of project pipeline and annual work program
  • • Liaise with Government on follow-up issues associated with ongoing IsDB-financed projects
  • • Regularly interact with, and assist the Bank and Executing Agencies in resolving project implementation problems in consultation with the COM
  • • Facilitate IsDB Group missions to the country
  • • Through field visits and participation in IsDB missions, become familiar with the ongoing IsDB portfolio to ensure a thorough understanding of the ongoing IsDB portfolio and the key issues emerging from projects.
  • • Ensure routine follow-up on ongoing projects and implementation of outstanding supervision recommendations and advise the COM as necessary and as requested; take actions as per recommendations of COM. 
  • • Any other tasks as and when requested by the Regional Hub Manager and the COM.

Specific Operational Matters:

  • • Follow-up on signature and effectiveness of the project financing agreements.
  • • In coordination with concerned Operations Team Leaders and Project Management Specialists, visit the project sites, especially those laden with problems that must be visited more frequently. 
  • • In coordination with concerned Operations Team Leaders and Project Management Specialists, prepare project implementation assessment reports
  • • In coordination with concerned Operations Team Leaders and Project Management Specialists, prepare project completion reports for completed projects in the country.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Relationship Management: 

  • • Under the supervision of COM, interact with the Executing Agencies and local partners in identifying new business opportunities and avenues for collaboration.
  • • Represent the Bank in the technical and financial partners regular meetings in Mali
  • • Under the supervision of COM, explore with international development financing institutions based in the Country on co-financing and partnership opportunities with IsDB

Knowledge Sharing & Innovation:
• Under the supervision of COM, interact with colleagues and counterparts to share knowledge, and experience about the country and developments taking place in key sectors of the economy.

Reporting and Communication:

  • • Prepare monthly reports on country portfolio performance as well as recent political, economic and social development.
  • • Disseminating IsDB guidelines, procedures and policies on project implementation to executing agencies and other stakeholders and facilitating communications between IsDB and development stakeholders in the country.
  • • Disseminating IsDB strategic orientations, flag-ship initiatives and services and products
  • • Under the supervision of COM, representing IsDB in meetings in the country when specifically required.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • • Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Education/ Energy/ Food Security/ Health Management/ Rural Development/ Transportation / Water Management/ Engineering or related fields.
  • • Master’s degree would be an advantage.
  • • Additional qualification or certification in Project Management like PMP would be highly desirable.
  • • Minimum 8 years of experience in the development sector, of which minimum 5 years in a specific sector.
  • Languages:English: Mandatory | Arabic: Mandatory

SKILLS & NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE

  • • Project Management skills.
  • • People Management skills. 
  • • Quality Management.
  • • Results Orientation.
  • • Portfolio Management.
  • • Time and resource management. 
  • • Building Relationships
  • • Passion for Excellence
  • • Problem Solving skills
  • • Vendor Management
  • • Global Trends and Challenges in the specific sector.
  • • IT skills, especially in project management.

ABOUT APPLICATION PROCESS

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

  • Resume/CV
  • Copy of passport
  • Academic certificate

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the IsDB does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The IsDB declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job posts or job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.

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